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The 12 Coolest Mascots In College Football (PHOTOS)

ASSOCIATED PRESS     First Posted: 08/23/10 12:58 AM ET   Updated: 05/25/11 06:25 PM ET

From Ralph D. Russo, The Associated Press:

Fuzzy or fierce? Sweet or scary? Goofy or graceful?

How do you like your mascot?

As much a part of college football as tailgating and touchdowns, mascots can rev up the home crowd, intimidate an opponent or just provide a few laughs.

With help from the AP's college football poll voters, we've picked the 12 coolest mascots – a dandy dozen if you will – in the country. Click through to see which ones made the list.

Ralphie the Buffalo, University of Colorado
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Her (yes, Ralphie is a female) size (1,300) and speed (25 mph) combination would have Ralphie soaring up Mel Kiper's draft board. Unfortunately for CU fans, many home games in recent seasons have peaked with her entrance.

From the panel: "Nothing says, 'Look out!' like a Buffalo on the run, dragging four or five guys with him." – Mike DeArmond, The Kansas City Star.

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From Ralph D. Russo, The Associated Press: Fuzzy or fierce? Sweet or scary? Goofy or graceful? How do you like your mascot? As much a part of college football as tailgating and touchdowns, mascots ...
From Ralph D. Russo, The Associated Press: Fuzzy or fierce? Sweet or scary? Goofy or graceful? How do you like your mascot? As much a part of college football as tailgating and touchdowns, mascots ...
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cvbnm67
Pursuing truth, and all those who threaten it.
299 Fans
07:38 AM on 10/17/2010
What about Tommy Trojan?
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tr88
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07:22 AM on 10/17/2010
I hate these "best" lists, but I have to say, this is a good one.
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
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02:59 AM on 10/13/2010
Sammy the Owl.

Who?

Sammy the Owl.
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lioness39
Senior red state liberal
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11:01 AM on 09/19/2010
WAR EAGLE!!!!!
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ProgressiveAggie
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11:21 AM on 09/03/2010
No Texas A&M Reveille? I will give you the Stanford Tree. . . but the rest Rev whips handily. In fact, Rev trumps the tree too. . . in a chance encounter. . I am sure you can picture why!
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
1360 Fans
03:05 AM on 10/13/2010
I hear that Oral Roberts University's mascot is the Praying Hands. Every time the team scores they give the boys the clap.
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David Michael Wise
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10:24 PM on 09/02/2010
WAR BYU's Cosmo Cougar! And WAR the War Eagle!
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Rubius Hagrid
No I am not outraged.
59 Fans
02:23 PM on 09/02/2010
Um HELLO Benny the Beaver? Who doesn't like beavers? (Sorry gay community) COME ON, you put those filthy Nike sponsored, Walt Disney wannabe DUCKS on the list?

TCU is going down as are the Smurfs on the turf....GO OSU GO BEAVERS
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Meranda F
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04:22 PM on 09/01/2010
you mean Jonathan, the UCONN husky dog, a vicious dog known for its ability to live in harsh Alaskan terrain, is not included!?
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
1360 Fans
03:06 AM on 10/13/2010
They lost his trail in the yellow snow.
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SPARTANS!? What is your profession?
387 Fans
09:38 PM on 08/30/2010
Go Sparty.
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01:35 AM on 08/30/2010
Bevo is definitely the most awesome! I love watching him at games.
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
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03:00 AM on 10/13/2010
Naugh. He just stands there making a mess.
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NIN-GIRL
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11:40 PM on 08/29/2010
Hook'em Horns!!!
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
1360 Fans
03:07 AM on 10/13/2010
Is that a satanic ritual?
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MuchMadness
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09:02 PM on 08/29/2010
Miss Reveille of Texas A&M puts all of the other mascots to shame.
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Rubius Hagrid
No I am not outraged.
59 Fans
02:25 PM on 09/02/2010
Nobody likes anything from Texas these days.
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
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03:08 AM on 10/13/2010
In fact, the best thing ever come out of Texas was Interstate-10.
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TeeSC
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02:57 PM on 08/26/2010
What? No Clemson Tiger? Not even the Tiger Cub? :-(
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austinraider
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04:50 PM on 08/25/2010
Go Tech!!! I was in the Goin' Band at Tech and the Horse Music that we played for the Masked Rider entrance was fun - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZAo-GsmnJo

There have also been some really cute female Masked Riders.
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
1360 Fans
03:13 AM on 10/13/2010
What's a matter with that horse? He don't even round a barrel. Now THIS says it all for TeeTee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-4XS3XtZQ
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01:25 PM on 08/25/2010
I just read through the comments and note not one vote for THE Ohio State's "buckeye!" LOL! At least, it's a real tree! I know, I know. "Brutus Buckeye" is the official mascot but he's so lame and, besides, he's a member of the cheerleading squad! How lame is that?!
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emncaity
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07:39 PM on 10/11/2010
I really do love OSU--I'm eternally loyal because Jack Nicklaus went there--but there's probably a reason for "not one vote"...you've just hit on a couple...
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