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Bradley mascot
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See, the gargoyle looks B.A. A possible alternate logo could be a block B with a smaller gargoyle perched on top.
I do like the idea of linking a mascot to something patriotic but I also believe a mascot such as The Gargoyle can bring in a ton of revenue if done correctly. I would connect the mascot in looks to the ones that are already guarding the University. If we keep looking back we'll never really go forward. There is a new generation that have no idea about The Braves but may like to hear about and wear a t-shirt about our Gargolyle who we name "The Brave One". Also Gargoyles can have different characterizations such as a lion.
I suggest BU stay with an Indian mascot!
BU, The home of the "Fighting" Gandhis! :lol:
and the new cheer to go along with the Gandhi mascot would have to be...
Satyagraha
I designed several mascot themes back when BU was looking for mascot ideas. One of those ideas included Big Cat Pride. Any group of big cats is a "pride". That could be interpreted as lions, mountain lions, panthers, pumas etc. My thought was there would be TWO mascots. One red big cat, one white big cat. I thought it worked both verbally and visually. I think it works with any combination of BU, Braves and/or Pride. BU Pride. BU Braves Pride. Braves Pride. I thought there was interest in the visual idea but I think I made the fatal mistake of not including a written paper describing the project. I visualize one mascot working the student section and the other working the crowd. One working the crowd, one working the visitors. One working the refs, etc .etc. Perhaps different names for the two big cats. "Victory" and "Victorious", "OnceAbrave" and "AwaysAbrave". "Legend" and "Champion". Have a naming contest.
Coupla things...
1.) The nickname never has to change - the athletic teams can always play as the Braves. BU wouldn't have pushed so hard to maintain the nickname when the NCAA went after us years ago, just to give it up to become the Eagles.
2.) No offense to you BU BRVE 2, your photoshop skills are on point - but I do not want any animal to end up being our mascot that does not have a direct tie to the University. A lion? Big cats?
What the hey does that have to do with Bradley University in central Illinois?
I'd rather see a squirrel with one of the freshman beanies on its head, a gargoyle, a clock, or a guy dressed up as one of Lydia's roses than have something that has no history and is a loose interpretation on the word "Brave".
3.) Who ARE all you folks that are suggesting a color change...if there is anyone who on here who deserves to be labeled less of a fan its the folks pushing for a color change
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RED - for courage, strength and might
vs.
Green - "because no one else in the MVC is green"
1.) The nickname never has to change - the athletic teams can always play as the Braves. BU wouldn't have pushed so hard to maintain the nickname when the NCAA went after us years ago, just to give it up to become the Eagles.
2.) No offense to you BU BRVE 2, your photoshop skills are on point - but I do not want any animal to end up being our mascot that does not have a direct tie to the University. A lion? Big cats?
What the hey does that have to do with Bradley University in central Illinois?
I'd rather see a squirrel with one of the freshman beanies on its head, a gargoyle, a clock, or a guy dressed up as one of Lydia's roses than have something that has no history and is a loose interpretation on the word "Brave".
3.) Who ARE all you folks that are suggesting a color change...if there is anyone who on here who deserves to be labeled less of a fan its the folks pushing for a color change
.RED - for courage, strength and might
vs.
Green - "because no one else in the MVC is green"
Dallas Brave
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So you change Gargoyles to Braves and put a B-ball in his hand & there you have it. :wink:
Possibility number 2 - Ok I'm not sure I'm sold, but is looks a heck of alot better than a bobcat or squirrel.
Name him "Geno the Gargoyle" in honor of the coach under whose watch we finally got our mascot!
Agree - but both are better than a Lion, bobcat, coyote, eagle, elephant, snail, peacock, whatever.
At least they have a specfic tie to the University.
Is the clock because of the large clock over the Alumni center? I really don't get how that ties to the university. Get the squirrels though. They're EVERYWEHERE!
RedSeaElite1
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Is the clock because of the large clock over the Alumni center? I really don't get how that ties to the university. Get the squirrels though. They're EVERYWEHERE!
The clock is because bradley university was originally a school of horology (clock making) that was moved to peoria and expanded, and westlake hall with its traditional clock tower was the building that housed the school of horology.
Bradleyguy10
New member
WWWWWWWhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttttt???????
edit: sorry I'm just shocked that you didn't know that clock thing
On a side note...someone please tell me or show me how in the world a clock could look good as a mascot or be marketable in any way. If we absolutely had to chose something or die right now, for me it'd be the lion thing probably...maybe a squirrel. After all when I was at bradley I voted for the squirrel to be the new mascot....partially as a joke
IMO the squirrel mascot would be a joke... If we are going to go to the steps to create a new mascot, do it right or leave things the same.
BTW, I like BU Brve2 logo concept. It may need some tweaking but it is much better than our current logo.
Thanks Red Sea!
I had heard something about if from my dad before, but I guess it didn't really register with me lol:lol:
I designed several mascot themes back when BU was looking for mascot ideas. One of those ideas included Big Cat Pride. Any group of big cats is a "pride". That could be interpreted as lions, mountain lions, panthers, pumas etc. My thought was there would be TWO mascots. One red big cat, one white big cat. I thought it worked both verbally and visually. I think it works with any combination of BU, Braves and/or Pride. BU Pride. BU Braves Pride. Braves Pride. I thought there was interest in the visual idea but I think I made the fatal mistake of not including a written paper describing the project. I visualize one mascot working the student section and the other working the crowd. One working the crowd, one working the visitors. One working the refs, etc .etc. Perhaps different names for the two big cats. "Victory" and "Victorious", "OnceAbrave" and "AwaysAbrave". "Legend" and "Champion". Have a naming contest.
Actually I can see where this design could even be tweeked to fit the gargoyle theme. Not that I'm pushing for that.
I know its all speculation at this point...but, I really want to get on this band wagon - someone, please please please please please tell me why a lion, of all God's creatures, (in relation to Bradley University) is the way you want to go.
I just don't get it. Convince me.
Bradleyguy10
New member
Well notice I said if I had to chose one or I'd die...it'd be the lion.
These are the choices I've picked up on so far:
A Clock....
squirrel
gargoyle
some kind of cat thing...with the pride or a lion
Of those I believe the most marketable and most "powerful", if you will, is the lion or the pride stuff. A squirrel is a joke...unless it's a mean BA squirrel. I really can't see how Bradley doesn't get laughed at if a clock is the mascot that is on every athletic hat and t-shirt. A gargoyle I think could be pretty neat but I think it'd be almost too challenging to make it work and be awesome as opposed to kind of awkward looking.
Bring in a real life freakin' lion or two pumas or jaguars haha and set them by the away bench...you've got something there :lol:
When I think clock I think of those Disney animated clocks.
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