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Ranking Live Mascots From Creepy To Awesome
Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY SportsAlong with some of the animals of the animal kingdom joining the mascot party, we also included some non-animals. You know, more traditional mascots (aka people dressed up in, well, costumes).
There’s at least one million mascots (completely just throwing out a random number), so not every single mascot could be included in this extravaganza.
Ranking Live Mascots From Creepy To Awesome
Keep in mind, not every single mascot can be equally awesome, but I respect all of their animal/mascot swag.
Along with some of the animals of the animal kingdom joining the mascot party, we also included some non-animals. You know, more traditional mascots (aka people dressed up in, well, costumes).
There’s at least one million mascots (completely just throwing out a random number), so not every single mascot could be included in this extravaganza.
25. Purdue Pete, Purdue
Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports25. Purdue Pete, Purdue
Those eyes will get you every single time ... and not in the good way.
24. Stanford Tree, Stanford
Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports24. Stanford Tree, Stanford
Unofficial mascot or not, this one has creepy (psychedelic?) written all over it.
23. Sparky The Sun Devil, Arizona State
Credit: Getty Images23. Sparky The Sun Devil, Arizona State
Sparky is the freaking devil!
22. Pistol Pete, Oklahoma State
Credit: Getty Images22. Pistol Pete, Oklahoma State
Pistol Pete certainly falls on the creepy side of this list, amirite?
21. Big Red, Western Kentucky
21. Big Red, Western Kentucky
What in the world is a Hilltopper, and what in the world are we looking at right here?
20. The Mountaineer, West Virginia
Credit: Getty ImagesA little creepy and a whole lot of awesome is what you have with West Virginia's mascot.
20. The Mountaineer, West Virginia
Would I dress up as this for Halloween? You better believe it.
A little creepy and a whole lot of awesome is what you have with West Virginia's mascot.
19. Tusk, Arkansas
Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports19. Tusk, Arkansas
Just imagine meeting this dude in a dark alley, or anywhere for that matter.
18. Bill The Goat: Navy
Credit: Getty Images18. Bill The Goat: Navy
I'm just not a huge fan of goats (maybe it is the Cubs fan in me?).
17. Sparty, Michigan State
Credit: Getty Images17. Sparty, Michigan State
If you are a Michigan State fan, you probably think you have the best mascot in the business of ... well, mascots. If not, you probably think Sparty looks one part awesome and two parts creepy.
16. Sir Big Spur, South Carolina
Credit: Getty ImagesSir Big Spur is winning the name game, if nothing else.
16. Sir Big Spur, South Carolina
Turning the page from creepy to awesome, it's time to see the best live mascots in the business.
Sir Big Spur is winning the name game, if nothing else.
15. CAM The Ram, Colorado State
Credit: Getty ImagesIt takes a few people to hold this guy back.
15. CAM The Ram, Colorado State
What a beast!
It takes a few people to hold this guy back.
14. Chief Osceola And Renegade, Florida State
Credit: Getty Images14. Chief Osceola And Renegade, Florida State
Costume level 9000.
13. Traveler, USC
Credit: Getty Images13. Traveler, USC
*Horse not included with costume.
12. Owl, Temple Owls
Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports12. Owl, Temple Owls
Owls look incredible. That's just one of the facts of life.
11. Bully The Bulldog, Mississippi State
Credit: Getty Images11. Bully The Bulldog, Mississippi State
Bully is a very respected live mascot in the live mascot community — and he takes his mascot duties very seriously.
10. Bear, Baylor
Credit: Getty Images10. Bear, Baylor
Baylor's mascot is a "judge" and a bear, and is winning the game at both.
9. Husky, Northern Illinois
Credit: Getty Images9. Husky, Northern Illinois
Talking about some sweet dog eyes. Everyone loves huskies. EVERYONE.
8. Reveille, Texas A&M
Credit: Getty Images8. Reveille, Texas A&M
Dog mascots are the best mascots. Isn't that right, Reveille?
7. Mike The Tiger, LSU
Credit: Getty Images7. Mike The Tiger, LSU
When you have a live Tiger as a mascot, you know you are doing something right. Good for you, LSU.
6. Ralphie, Colorado
Credit: Getty Images6. Ralphie, Colorado
I think it is safe to say Ralphie is easily one of the best mascots of all time (on this planet and the next).
5. The Leprechaun, Notre Dame
5. The Leprechaun, Notre Dame
They might be mythical creatures, but leprechauns are still awesome.
4. Bevo, Texas
Credit: Getty Images4. Bevo, Texas
Those horns, though.
3. Handsome Dan, Yale
Credit: Getty Images3. Handsome Dan, Yale
Handsome Dan could have the best mascot name in the game.
2. Uga, Georgia
Credit: Getty Images2. Uga, Georgia
Because why would Uga not be this high on the list?
1. Smokey, Tennessee
Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports1. Smokey, Tennessee
Awesome name. Awesome dog. Awesome mascot. Smokey is the definition of a triple threat in the mascot show.
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