Bradley close to developing a mascot?

[Chico]

Maybe they should change the nickname to Calvary and have a mascot dressed as a Calvary member. Didn't the Calvary chase away the Braves?

[Da Coach]

Maybe they should change the nickname to Calvary and have a mascot dressed as a Calvary member. Didn't the Calvary chase away the Braves?

I think you meant Cavalry- which signifies horse-mounted soldiers, and it was the Cavalry that fought the Indians.

[Chico]

I think you meant Cavalry- which signifies horse-mounted soldiers, and it was the Cavalry that fought the Indians.

You're right, but I think most knew what I meant. Thanks for proof-reading.

[AZ BU Fan]

Any chance BU Admin would consider the Bradley 'Spinsters', or, the Bradley 'Moss' in deference to its founder? Can't wait for BU to play the Stanford Trees with our litchen looking mascot chasing the tree around the court!!!

Given the state of Peoria in general and the location of BU in particular, the Bradley 'Bangers' could also fit as a mascot. There would be a gang banger in uniform rapping and spinning records during games.. Could also be a solution to increasing student attendance at games.


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[tornado]

the Scout editorial writer throws cold water on team spirit and the idea of developing a mascot and a larger student following of the teams

http://www.bradleyscout.com/opinion/editorial-9-13-13-rise-of-the-red-campaign-missing-the-mark/

[LG281]

Is this deja vu or what? This is the first I heard such review and decision-making was still occurring. We went through this several months ago, but although it was part of the "Brave" vs. "Braves" vs. "what ever alternate name" discussion, I thought the formal and officially announced decision was there would be no action taken on this for the foreseeable future. What has changed?

And, for what it is worth: A gargoyle has nothing to do with BU other than what is on some buildings (which is common-place on many large limestone fa?§ade buildings in the world). No tradition is associated with the thing and it has nothing to do with Braves.

And we could go on ad infinitum with this argument, why does it get re-hashed? Whatever they come up with, I hope it makes sense and still ties to "Braves" and BU tradition somehow.

Pump the brakes buddy. No one from the U has said anything about changing the nickname...in fact, they've reiterated that "Braves" would be around for "the foreseeable future". SO...nothing has changed.

As for the gargoyle vs any other thing for a mascot argument...what would you pick? Birds, dogs, and cats are over done and tired. A rose...maybe a clock. Ooooh, nothing says intimidation or pride like a ticking clock. Maybe something Peoria related? We could have a giant yellow Caterpillar walk the sidelines...thoughts?

As far as I know, no one else has a gargoyle for a mascot. I like it and every student who has taken a class in Neumiller Lecture Hall has passed beneath Bradley's gargoyles. So, there is a connection...albeit a loose one. But its better than a bobcat, a lion, an eagle, a redhawk, a squirrel, a bulldog, a beagle, a clock, the thunder, lightning, a tornado, a tree, a forest, and (I'd be willing to wager) anything else you can come up with.

And, need I remind you that traditions have to start somewhere...why not here and why not now? Something that isn't a tradition for you can be made into a tradition for current and future students.

I was lucky enough to see the artist renderings of the possible gargoyle and was very impressed.

[tornado]

... they've reiterated that "Braves" would be around for "the foreseeable future". ...

but haven't they waffled and back tracked on this issue more than once before?

First we had mascots - Indians, then Bobcats.....then we were going to name a new mascot in 2006, then we even held a "vote", then they back tracked and said we'd have no mascot..then it came up again in 2010..then delayed again and brought up later in 2012, then dropped yet again!!!...now it's being brought up YET AGAIN!

Then there was a move to eliminate "Braves", then we decided to fight to keep it, then we later had another move to change it again...
..and again......and again...now they're holding focus groups to see what the feeling is out there before embarrassing themselves again.

[Chico]

If the teams are known as the Braves and a Brave can't be used as a mascot, why even have a mascot? Why should a team known as the Braves be represented by an animal? When I go to the games I don't worry about a mascot being there.

[LG281]

If the teams are known as the Braves and a Brave can't be used as a mascot, why even have a mascot? Why should a team known as the Braves be represented by an animal? When I go to the games I don't worry about a mascot being there.

If they actually have picked a mascot that has ties to the school and is unique in the marketplace - not another bird or cat - they can really capitalize on merchandise.

Gargoyle hats, keychains, shirts, foam wings for the little ones...not to mention that they'll have an official brand ambassador for the athletic department.

So, if they University and our Athletic Dept can cash in (to potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars) and some new traditions can be introduced and cemented...the question is twofold 1.) Why not? and 2.) why are ya'll so grumpy?

[Chico]

If they actually have picked a mascot that has ties to the school and is unique in the marketplace - not another bird or cat - they can really capitalize on merchandise.

Gargoyle hats, keychains, shirts, foam wings for the little ones...not to mention that they'll have an official brand ambassador for the athletic department.

So, if they University and our Athletic Dept can cash in (to potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars) and some new traditions can be introduced and cemented...the question is twofold 1.) Why not? and 2.) why are ya'll so grumpy?

Not grumpy, just stating my opinion. Can't see a University who's team is called the Braves making a bundle on a Gargoyle.

[amckillip]

Not grumpy, just stating my opinion. Can't see a University who's team is called the Braves making a bundle on a Gargoyle.

UNC Tarheels? Auburn Tigers? Miami Hurricanes? Tennessee Volunteers? Iowa State Cyclones? UNLV Runnin' Rebels? Georgetown Hoyas? Oklahoma Sooners? I'm sure there are others, but those are the big ones I'm aware. I think at least a few of those would be considered successful.

[Chico]

UNC Tarheels? Auburn Tigers? Miami Hurricanes? Tennessee Volunteers? Iowa State Cyclones? UNLV Runnin' Rebels? Georgetown Hoyas? Oklahoma Sooners? I'm sure there are others, but those are the big ones I'm aware. I think at least a few of those would be considered successful.

They are their nicknames. I like Bradley Braves better than Bradley Gargoyles. Sure Bradley has been successful selling Braves garb. I know I see a lot of it at the games.

[amckillip]

They are their nicknames. I like Bradley Braves better than Bradley Gargoyles. Sure Bradley has been successful selling Braves garb. I know I see a lot of it at the games.

I don't think changing the name of Braves is up for Discussion, just adding a mascot. Tarheels aren't Rams, Tigers aren't Eagles, Hurricanes aren't Ducks, Cyclones aren't Cardinals, Hoyas aren't Bulldogs etc.

[tornado]

Hey - here's somewhat of an independent question...what does a wolf have to do with Loyola?

New MVC member Loyola are and have been since 1926, THE RAMBLERS........

Their one time mascot named "Bo Rambler" was sort-of a hobo/homeless-looking man but as time went on that seemed politically incorrect so was dropped.

and yet since the early 1990's, their logo is this...a wolf

In 2012 they upgraded their wolf mascot from a cartoonish character to a more menacing WOLF

http://www.loyolaramblers.com/genrel/011712aab.html

Here's the answer - the school itself gets it's name from St. Ignatius of Loyola - and the coat of arms associated with St. Ignatius has a pair of wolves.

http://blogs.usfca.edu/csi/files/2013/06/ignatian-11.png

http://commons.ignatianwiki.org/wiki/images/c/c9/BC_St._Ignatius_exterior_-_NW_entrance_-_Loyola_Coat_of_Arms.jpg

So is anything associated with Lydia Moss Bradley or Springdale Cemetary where she's laid to rest?? --
.....ferns?, a rose?, angel?, pteradactyl?..

[Chico]

I don't think changing the name of Braves is up for Discussion, just adding a mascot. Tarheels aren't Rams, Tigers aren't Eagles, Hurricanes aren't Ducks, Cyclones aren't Cardinals, Hoyas aren't Bulldogs etc.

Guess my point, which I guess is misunderstood, is why do we need a mascot? But if we have one I hope it works and the school makes millions.