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10 Dumbest Mascots Of The 2016 NCAA Tournament

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The 2016 NCAA tournament has been fantastic thus far. With just the Final Four left to play, it’s time to look back at what has happened along the way. With that in mind, here’s a look at the dumbest mascots of March Madness.

10. Iona Gaels

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As an American with Irish heritage, I love the idea of Iona's mascot. However, it needs a makeover in the worst way.

As an American with Irish heritage, I love the idea of Iona's mascot. However, it needs a makeover in the worst way.

9. Purdue Boilermakers

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There's dumb, and then there's the Purdue Boilermakers mascot. For the love of humanity, Purdue, please upgrade.

There's dumb, and then there's the Purdue Boilermakers mascot. For the love of humanity, Purdue, please upgrade.

8. Providence Friars

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Providence's mascot is too busy scaring people to pump the crowd up. Something needs to change.

Providence's mascot is too busy scaring people to pump the crowd up. Something needs to change.

7. Kansas Jayhawks

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Time for a re-design, Kansas!

Time for a re-design, Kansas!

6. Iowa State Cyclones

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Iowa State's mascot is truly horrifying. It looks like a possessed cardinal. Something needs to be done this summer.

Iowa State's mascot is truly horrifying. It looks like a possessed cardinal. Something needs to be done this summer.

5. Chattanooga Mocs

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I hate to pick on a small school, but if the Chattanooga Mocs plan on making the NCAA tournament on a yearly basis, something must be done about their hideous mascot.

I hate to pick on a small school, but if the Chattanooga Mocs plan on making the NCAA tournament on a yearly basis, something must be done about their hideous mascot.

4. Weber State Wildcats

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There's a ton of nope going on in this picture. Weber State's been on the rise over the past few years, and should consider using some of that NCAA tournament money on an upgrade.

There's a ton of nope going on in this picture. Weber State's been on the rise over the past few years, and should consider using some of that NCAA tournament money on an upgrade.

3. Xavier Musketeers

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It's 2016: There has to be a way to modernize the appearance of a musketeer.

It's 2016: There has to be a way to modernize the appearance of a musketeer.

2. Austin Peay Governors

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I fully understand that Austin Peay doesn't have much to work with here considering they are the Governors. However, I also firmly believe the up-and-coming school can do better than this.

I fully understand that Austin Peay doesn't have much to work with here considering they are the Governors. However, I also firmly believe the up-and-coming school can do better than this.

1. Vanderbilt Commodores

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Vanderbilt's mascot makes this list because he seems a tad pretentious. The designer leather boots he wears prove he's full of himself.

Vanderbilt's mascot makes this list because he seems a tad pretentious. The designer leather boots he wears prove he's full of himself.

Timothy Downs is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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