In Mississippi, many stories that have been shared for generations center around our native black bear. In William Faulkner’s “The Bear”, Old Ben, a formidable black bear, is a symbol of pride, strength, and toughness. Additionally, the legend of the “Teddy Bear” originated in Mississippi when President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a defenseless bear on a Mississippi hunt in 1902. The Rebel Black Bear, an imposing figure, would intimidate any opponent and be a real source of school spirit. Off the field, The Rebel Black Bear would be [a University of Misssissippi] ambassador, full of pride and welcoming any opportunity to spread the joy of being a Rebel.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
FROM THE ALOTT5MA SEC MASCOT DESK: Say hello to Georgia's Uga VIII and the University of Mississippi's Rebel Black Bear. As to why the latter beat out a Land Shark, a "Hotty Toddy" and the Mon Calamari Supreme Commander of the Rebel Alliance Fleet, a "concept committee" explains:
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I don't buy it. There's a proud tradition of bears wearing hats and ties, but a blazer and loafers? That just makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the blue blazer is my favorite part. No, wait, the hat is my favorite part.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the University of Mississippi references.
ReplyDeleteI just want to know how Uga's breeders study for "nobility" in determining the proper successor to the throne. I kinda liked Ol' Russ, even though he seems to have been a bit of a bad luck charm.
ReplyDeleteI updated the ALOTT5MA Style Guide.
ReplyDeleteUga VIII looks like a damn good dawg to me.
ReplyDeleteI love how UGA VIII grew up with marching band music piped into his kennel. I'm a little sad for Russ that he won't get the Sanford Stadium burial.
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