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College Football: The 18 Most Frequently Used Mascot Names in NCAA​

Bulldogs​

Number of Division One Programs Using Nickname: 14
“Bulldogs” is the most frequently used nickname/mascot in NCAA Division One athletics.
Division One "Bulldogs":
Alabama A&M Bulldogs (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
Butler Bulldogs (Horizon League) located in Indianapolis, Indiana; Butler is another member of the 2011 Final Four.
The Citadel Bulldogs (Southern) located in Charleston, South Carolina
Drake Bulldogs (Missouri Valley) located in Des Moines, Iowa
Fresno State Bulldogs (MWC)
Garner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs (Big South) located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Georgia Bulldogs (SEC)
Gonzaga Bulldogs (West Coast) located in Spokane, Washington
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (WAC)
Mississippi State Bulldogs (SEC)
Samford Bulldogs (Southern Conference)
South Carolina State Bulldogs (Mid-Eastern Athletic)
University of North Carolina Asheville Bulldogs (Big South)
Yale Bulldogs (Ivy League)

Tigers​

Number of Division One Programs Using Nickname: 13
Division One "Tigers":
Auburn Tigers (SEC)
Clemson Tigers (ACC)
Grambling State Tigers (Southwestern Atlantic) located in Grambling, Louisiana
Jackson State Tigers (Southwestern Athletic) located in Jackson, Mississippi
Louisiana State Tigers (SEC)
Memphis Tigers (Conference USA)
Missouri Tigers (Big 12)
Pacific Tigers (Big West) located in Stockton, California
Princeton Tigers (Ivy League) located in Princeton, New Jersey
Savannah State Tigers (Mid-Eastern Atlantic) located in Savannah, Georgia
Tennessee State Tigers (Ohio Valley)
Texas Southern Tigers (Southwestern Athletic)
Towson Tigers (Colonial Athletic Association)

Eagles​

Number of Division One Programs Using Nickname: 11
Division One "Eagles":
American Eagles (Patriot League) located in Washington, DC
Boston College Eagles (ACC)
Coppin State Eagles (Mid-Eastern Athletic) located in Baltimore, Maryland
Eastern Michigan Eagles (MAC)
Eastern Washington Eagles (Big Sky)
Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (Atlantic Sun) reclassification to Division One effective 2011-12
Georgia Southern Eagles (Southern)
Morehead Eagles State Eagles (Ohio Valley) located in Morehead, Kentucky
Niagara Purple Eagles (Metro Atlantic Athletic) located in Lewiston, New York
North Carolina Central Eagles (Mid Eastern Athletic) reclassification to Division One effective 2011-12
Winthrop Eagles (Big South) located in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Wildcats​

Number of Division One Programs Using Nickname: Nine
“Wildcats” is tied with “Bears” at nine.
Division One "Wildcats":
Arizona Wildcats (Pac-12)
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (Mid-Eastern Atlantic) located Daytona Beach, Florida
Davidson Wildcats (Southern) located in Davidson, North Carolina
Kansas State Wildcats (Big 12)
Kentucky Wildcats (SEC)
Northwestern Wildcats (Big Ten)
New Hampshire Wildcats (America East)
Villanova Wildcats (Big East) located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania
Weber State Wildcats (Big Sky) located in Ogden, Utah

Bears​

Number of Division One Programs Using Nickname: Nine
“Bears” is tied with “Wildcats” at nine.
Division One "Bears":
Baylor Bears (Big 12) located in Waco, Texas
Brown Bears (Ivy League) located in Providence, Rhode Island
Central Arkansas Bears (Southland)
California Golden Bears (Pac-12)
Maine Black Bears (America East)
Mercer Bears (Atlantic Sun) located in Macon, Georgia
Missouri State Bears (Missouri Valley)
Morgan State Bears (Mid-Eastern Atlantic) located in Baltimore, Maryland
Northern Colorado Bears (Big Sky)

 
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I don't understand it. Why "bulldogs"? The only other dog mascots are "Huskies" and "Salukis" (Southern Illinois, I think).

Because they are tough? Rottweilers are tough, there's no school with them as a mascot. Also Dobermans, Great Danes, Mastiffs?

They sure aren't pretty (no offense, bulldog lovers) They aren't fast.

What gives?
 
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JCOSU86 said:
I don't understand it. Why "bulldogs"? The only other dog mascots are "Huskies" and "Salukis" (Southern Illinois, I think).

Because they are tough? Rottweilers are tough, there's no school with them as a mascot. Also Dobermans, Great Danes, Mastiffs?

They sure aren't pretty (no offense, bulldog lovers) They aren't fast.

What gives?
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Just sounds good. Rolls off the tongue
 
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JCOSU86 said:
I don't understand it. Why "bulldogs"? The only other dog mascots are "Huskies" and "Salukis" (Southern Illinois, I think).

Because they are tough? Rottweilers are tough, there's no school with them as a mascot. Also Dobermans, Great Danes, Mastiffs?

They sure aren't pretty (no offense, bulldog lovers) They aren't fast.

What gives?
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It’s a textbook case of canine monoculture rooted in systemic bias.

By centering bulldogs, institutions are perpetuating a narrow narrative that excludes marginalized breeds—where is the equitable representation for greyhounds, for beagles, for rescue mutts who’ve historically been under-resourced in mascot spaces? What about the breeds that were here before the colonizer breeds came in and stole their pet friendly areas?

Until we dismantle this bulldog-centric hegemony and embrace true canine diversity, our so-called ‘school spirit’ is just another form of structural inequality.
 
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“Larry Johnson just spoke to the team and talked a little bit about the history of Grambling, spoke about Eddie Robinson and talked about his experience of listening to Coach Robinson at a clinic, after that he realized he wanted to coach, and the impact he made on so many people, but also the game of football. He and I spoke before practice and we thought it was good for our guys to understand that. Coach Robinson and Grambling are a big brick in what is college football now and the fact that there is a lot of guys on our field. Certainly, the game wouldn’t be where it is right now without him and without Grambling. I think it is important for our guys to know what has come before. We talk a lot about tradition at Ohio State and Grambling has a great tradition as well.”
 
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MC&J: Michigan travels to Oklahoma in Week 2’s marquee matchup

After an opening weekend full of bangers, this weekend in college football should be a little calmer.
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B1G Games​

Grambling State v. No. 1 Ohio State (No line) - 3:30 p.m. ET - BTN
Since there isn’t a posted point spread for this game as of the publication of this article, we’ll still make a score prediction, but obviously it won’t count towards the season record. You’ll likely be able to find a point spread for this game on Saturday, but expect to be laying at least 50 points if you are siding with Ohio State.
Now that the Texas game is behind them, Ohio State can relax a little bit over the next few weeks. Following this week’s game against Grambling State, the Buckeyes will host Ohio next week before a bye week will give them a week off prior to their Big Ten opener at Washington later this month.
The main goal for Ryan Day’s team should be to stay healthy and get as many players into the game as possible.
Expect this to look a lot like the 2013 game against Florida A&M, where Ohio State beat up on their FCS opponent 76-0. This is a good spot for groups that struggled in the opener to regain some confidence moving forward.
Smart money is on Julian Sayin to have more on his plate this week in his second start, while there will be a focus on establishing the running game.
Since the second and third stringers for the Buckeyes could start for Grambling State, Ohio State could pretty much name their score on Saturday afternoon. As long as all goes well, Ryan Day’s team should have this game wrapped up before halftime.
Ohio State 72, Grambling State 3
 
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Why Grambling State is the perfect opponent for Ohio State football this week

The Ohio State football team needs a team like this coming off the Texas game.
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Why Grambling State is the perfect opponent for Ohio State football this week​

The Ohio State football team needs a team like this coming off the Texas game.

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The Ohio State football team had the toughest possible first game of the season. They had to welcome the number-one team in the country to the Shoe, which is not an easy task. Texas ended up walking out of the Shoe with a loss, winning the game 14-7.

It was a much lower-scoring game than the Ohio State Buckeyes were hoping for. They would have loved it if they could have opened up the offense a little more so that Julian Sayin could get into the rhythm of the offense as a first-time starter. This week's opponent will allow him to do that.

Sayin will get to take on Grambling State, which is best known for its band. From a football team standpoint, the Buckeyes should have no issue winning this game. In fact, they are perfect to play a week after Texas because this game will allow Sayin to sling it around at will.

The Ohio State football team will allow Julian Sayin to sling the ball around against Grambling State​

Without the pressures of a top-ranked team coming into the Shoe this weekend, they can allow Sayin to throw the ball to Jeremiah Smith more often. He was getting double and triple-teamed while he was playing against the Longhorns, just as he was in the Cotton Bowl.

Getting Sayin comfortable as quickly as possible is something that is high on the priority list for the Buckeyes. He needs to be able to chuck the ball all over the field if Ohio State wants to have a shot at winning a second-straight national championship, which is their stated goal.

The Tigers won't offer much resistance on that front, so Sayin might be able to have 300+ yards in three quarters of football, which is likely all he will play before being rested. There is no need for him to play the entire game, as the risk of him getting hurt is too high.

Ohio State's defense should play with the same vigor as it did against Texas, so it wouldn't be surprising to see that unit pitch a shutout against Grambling State. In fact, it would be quite surprising if the starters allowed the Tigers to score more than 14 points.

This is a game that should feature plenty of backups. That should mean that it will be a stress-free victory for the Buckeyes, something they need after the opener.
 
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Jaxbuck said:
It’s a textbook case of canine monoculture rooted in systemic bias.

By centering bulldogs, institutions are perpetuating a narrow narrative that excludes marginalized breeds—where is the equitable representation for greyhounds, for beagles, for rescue mutts who’ve historically been under-resourced in mascot spaces? What about the breeds that were here before the colonizer breeds came in and stole their pet friendly areas?

Until we dismantle this bulldog-centric hegemony and embrace true canine diversity, our so-called ‘school spirit’ is just another form of structural inequality.
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You beautiful woke bastard, you.
 
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