Zips and Catamounts

When I worked as a lawyer I always wore a suit, tie, white or light blue shirt and leather shoes. Now that I am a college teacher, my attire is a bit more relaxed.

Recently I have taken to wearing sweatshirts over a shirt and tie. I like sweatshirts that are unusual. One of my favorites is one from Akron. Their mascot is called the Zips -- which refers to a kangaroo. I don't believe any other school has a kangaroo for a mascot, at least not in this country.



Here's Zippy at a game. He looks more lovable than fierce. I like friendly mascots.



Just yesterday I received another sweatshirt. This one is from the University of Vermont. Their mascot is a catamount.



Here's their mascot at a hockey game. A catamount is another name for a cougar or mountain lion. But catamount sounds so much better!



The only other school in the country to have a catamount as its mascot is Western Carolina University. This mascot even has a name. His name is Paws.



I am now searching for some more sweatshirts with really unusual mascots.

If you know of some, let me know.

Thanks for stopping by.