SEC Mascots Trivia Quiz

Answer: Big Red

The team adopted the name "Razorbacks" in 1910 after being named the Cardinals previously. The mascot, Big Red, made his first appearance in 1960 as a live hog. A costumed version is used today. Arkansas' Big Red is sometimes seen in the company of a female counterpart, Sue E. and a juvenile version, Pork Chop.

They also use an inflatable version named Boss Hog and a live variety of razorback named "Tusk."

Answer: Mike

Years of Service for LSU's live bengal tigers: "Little-Eat-'Em-Up" (1924), Mike I (1936-1956), Mike II (1956-1958), Mike III (1958-1976), Mike IV (1976-1990), Mike V (1990-2007), and Mike VI who began in 2007.

Answer: University of Mississippi/University of South Carolina

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) uses the "Rebels" as their mascots. Many have suggested that the name and the appearance of the mascot is too reminiscent of the Civil War era and needs to be changed. An effort was made to select a new mascot, but no one turned out to vote, so the idea was scrapped. Colonel Rebel has not been allowed to make an official appearance at an Ole Miss sporting event since 2003. South Carolina uses the Fighting Gamecocks as a mascot and has been under pressure from various animal rights groups to change this.

The live rooster that appears on the sidelines has never fought. The costumed mascot, Cocky, is known for his mysterious entrance at football games and is too fun-loving to be considered much of a threat. No efforts have been made by the school to make a change.

Answer: Bully

After the demise of the original "Bully", a funeral procession was held, complete with a glass coffin for viewing the deceased loved one. He was buried under the 50-yard line in the stadium. Since that time, MSU has carried on the tradition of naming an English bulldog its mascot.

Answer: University of Alabama/University of Florida

Alabama has an elephant named Big Al representing the Crimson Tide. The use of the elephant came to represent the Tide during the 1930 football season.
Florida has an alligator named "Albert" to represent the Gators. The university chose the name "Gators" as its mascot in 1911, but the costumed variety did not make his appearance until 1970. Albert E. Gator is a common site at U of F functions, and he calls The Swamp (Ben Hill Griffin Stadium) his home. He has a female counterpart that started appearing with him in 1986; her name is Alberta.

Answer: Aubie

Aubie first appeared in 1959 as a cartoon character on the cover of a football program. Although his appearance has somewhat changed since that time, the spirit he embodied was widely supported by the Auburn fan base. In 1979, the first costumed mascot version of Aubie appeared. He was a hit. Since that time, Aubie, as he is seen today, has been a fan favorite at all Auburn events.

Answer: Mr. Commodore

Vanderbilt adopted the name Commodores after one of the founding family members, Cornelius Vanderbilt, who used the same nickname. "Mr. C," as the mascot is often called, can be found delighting the fans all of Vanderbilt's sporting venues.

Answer: True

Wildcat made his appearance in 1976 as the costumed version of a wildcat, long after the team adopted the Wildcats name in 1909. Although the team does have a live mascot, wildcats are not predictable or social in nature, and therefore, the animal is not used in public events. Wildcat has a "kid" version named Scratch who makes many appearances, especially at basketball games.

Answer: Hairy

Not to be confused with Uga, the live English bulldog that so famously represents the school, Hairy Dawg is the costumed variety of the Georgia Bulldogs' mascot.

Answer: Smokey

The UT student body decided in 1953 to use a live mascot to represent their beloved Volunteers. The coonhound was chosen due to its local appeal. "Brooks Blue Smokey" was chosen from a line-up by popular vote, and the Brooks family provides the lineage of Smokey as the mascot to present day. The costumed version of Smokey also makes appearances at UT functions, including all sporting events.