Anyone else wonder why Iowa State uses what appears to be a cardinal as their mascot? I’ve always wondered ... guys have fuzzy dog running around at basketball games? Not my problem anymore.

This comparison to the fierce wild boar resonated with fans, leading to the official mascot change from the Cardinals to the Razorbacks in 1910. The name and the original cardinal red color have ...

The Valley's sports mascots leave a lot to be desired. Big Red, the Arizona Cardinals' mascot, is one of two anthropomorphic cardinals in major professional sports. Howler the Coyote has moved to ...