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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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All Confirmed New Mascots in College Football 26
The post All Confirmed New Mascots in College Football 26 appeared first on ClutchPoints. EA Sports revealed this week that College Football 26 will have 37 new confirmed Mascots in the game. Along with the 50 returning mascots from last year's game, EA Sports added over three dozen new mascots to watch on the sideline. New mascots are just one of the many ways the developer want to improve the game's presentation and authenticity. So, who's joining in on the fun this year? All New Mascots in College Football 26 Overall, the following new mascots are coming to College Football 26. Advertisement Swoop – Utah Herky The Hawk – Iowa Big Red – Arkansas The Blue Devil – Duke Big Jay – Kansas Willie The Wildcat – Kansas State Bully The Bulldog – Mississippi State Buster Bronco – Boise State Baldwin The Eagle – Boston College Louie The Cardinal – Louisville Roc The Panther – Pittsburgh Peruna – SMU Army Mules – Army Bill The Goat – Navy Mrs. Wuf – NC State Rufus The Bobcat – Ohio PeeDee The Pirate – East Carolina Rocky The Bull – South Florida Willie The Wildcat – Northwestern Butch T. Cougar – Washington State Benny Beaver – Oregon State The Scarlet Knight – Rutgers Scratch The Wildcat – Kentucky Truman The Tiger – Missouri 'The Bird' – Air Force Wilbur & Wilma Wildcat – Arizona Bruiser the Bear – Baylor Lucille – Cincinnati Shasta the Cougar – Houston Cy The Cardinal – Iowa State The Masked Rider & Red Raider – Texas Tech Zippy The Kangaroo – Akron Pistol Pete – Wyoming CAM the Ram – Colorado State Chauncey The Chanticleer – Coastal Carolina Pop Tarts Bowl Mascot – N/A Overall, that includes all the new Mascots coming to College Football 26. Additionally, all 40 team mascots and 10 school animals from the previous entry will return for College Football 26. Overall, that makes for 87 unique characters who you'll see throughout your experience. Furthermore, Texas Tech and Arizona both have two mascots each, making it 89 characters. Regardless, you'll see these mascots do their thing across a variety of modes. Whether you play modes like Dynasty or RTG, you'll see these lovable characters doing crazy things on the sidelines. However, take note that the Pop Tarts Mascot doesn't actually represent a specific bowl. In order to actually see this character, you must play in the Pop Tarts Bowl. Overall, this can be done in Dynasty, RTG, or even Play Now. In fact, Play Now will be the fastest way to see the Pop Tarts in action. However, this does not mean that Mascot Mode is returning. At the time of writing, EA Sports did not yet confirm if the classic mode would return. Nevertheless, we remain hopeful. Advertisement Lastly, for more gaming and NCAAF news, visit ClutchPoints. Furthermore, subscribe to our gaming newsletter for more weekly Related: College Football 26 presentation, uniform, & more details revealed Related: NBA 2K25 Season 8 Release Date & Patch Notes
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tempo hilariously calls on WNBA teams for mascot tips ahead of 2026 debut
The post Tempo hilariously calls on WNBA teams for mascot tips ahead of 2026 debut appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Toronto Tempo are blossoming into a new WNBA team as they approach their debut season in 2026. As they sort out logistics, the Tempo team is seeking the advice of other teams on how they do things, particularly regarding mascots. Advertisement On Thursday, the Tempo engaged with eventual competitors about ideas for mascots on their X page. They contacted all the WNBA teams to gather their input on how to create the best mascot. On one post, the Tempo asked for counsel on dancing from the Indiana Fever's mascot, Freddy Fever. 'Hello @FreddyFever We see the dances. We see the vibe. Can you let us know how we can bring something like that to Toronto?' In another post, they sought advice from the New York Liberty's mascot, Ellie the Elephant, on how to create the greatest mascot of all time. 'Hey DIVA @BigEllieLiberty any advice you can give us for having a GOAT mascot?'. Then, the Tempo reached out to Sparky from the Los Angeles Sparks to ask about sampling their mascot's athletic abilities. Advertisement 'We didn't forget about our pal Sparky @LASparks! Can you please ask him for us what it takes to be a top-tier mascot? We've seen the athleticism; we are impressed and taking notes.' The Tempo mascot has a template to follow. Out of all the mascots, it is Ellie the Elephant that is considered the most popular in the WNBA. At Liberty games, she gets the fans involved through elaborate dance performances. Additionally, Ellie has gone viral on multiple occasions for her energy. As a result, there is at least one example for the Tempo to follow. While the mascot is yet to be determined, there is much anticipation about the WNBA in Toronto. After all, the Tempo has Serena Williams as an investor. The idea of a WNBA team in Toronto first came to fruition after the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx played an exhibition there in May 2023. Advertisement The buzz surrounding the game was palpable, culminating in a sold-out crowd of 19,800 at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. Related: Coco Gauff reveals hopes for WNBA expansion team in this city Related: Coco Gauff's 'insane' reaction to frenzied ovation at Liberty-Sky game
CNN
30-05-2025
- General
- CNN
Trump's education secretary threatens to pull funding from New York over its Native American mascot ban
Indigenous people Donald TrumpFacebookTweetLink Follow New York is discriminating against a school district that refuses to get rid of its Native American chief mascot and could face a Justice Department investigation or risk losing federal funding, President Donald Trump's top education official said Friday. US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, on a visit to Massapequa High School on Long Island, said an investigation by her agency has determined that state education officials violated Title VI of the federal civil rights law by banning the use of Native American mascots and logos statewide. The department's civil rights office found the state ban is discriminatory because names and mascots derived from other racial or ethnic groups, such as the 'Dutchmen' and the 'Huguenots,' are still permitted. McMahon described Massapequa's chiefs mascot as an 'incredible' representation of Native American leadership as she made the announcement backed by dozens of students and local officials in the high school gymnasium. 'The Trump Administration will not stand idly by as state leaders attempt to eliminate the history and culture of Native American tribes,' the former longtime CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment said. McMahon said her department will be asking the state to voluntarily sign a resolution rescinding its Native American mascot ban and allowing districts to continue using the mascot of their choosing. The resolution would also include an apology to tribes, acknowledging that the state discriminated against Native Americans and 'attempted to erase Native American history,' the department said. JP O'Hare, a spokesperson for the New York education department, dismissed McMahon's visit as 'political theater' that disrupted students' class time. He also said Massapequa is doing a 'grave disservice' to its students by ignoring facts and refusing to consult with local tribes about their concerns over the mascot. 'These representatives will tell them, as they have told us, that certain Native American names and images perpetuate negative stereotypes and are demonstrably harmful to children,' O'Hare said in a statement. 'If we truly wish to honor our Native American people, we will teach our students the true history of the area's Indigenous people and how they advanced our civilization – rather than perpetuating outdated and disproven myths.' Trump ordered the federal education department, which he has moved to dismantle, to launch an inquiry into the dispute last month. The move has made the coastal suburb an unlikely flashpoint in the enduring debate over the place of Indigenous imagery in American sports. Massapequa, which is about 40 miles east of Manhattan, has for years fought a state mandate to retire Native American sports names and mascots. But its lawsuit challenging the state's 2023 ban on constitutional grounds was dismissed by a federal judge earlier this year. State education officials, who have been trying to remove offending mascots and team names for more than two decades, gave districts until the end of this school year to commit to replacing them or risk losing education funding. Schools could be exempt from the mandate if they gained approval from a local Native American tribe, but Massapequa never sought such permission, state officials have said. Residents who support keeping the mascot have argued the image has been a part of the community's identity for generations and is meant to honor its Native American past. The town is named after the Massapequa, who were part of the broader Lenape, or Delaware, people who inhabited the woodlands of the Northeastern US and Canada for thousands of years before being decimated by European colonization. But indigenous residents on Long Island and elsewhere in New York have called Massapequa's mascot problematic as it depicts a Native American man wearing a headdress that was typically worn by tribes in the American Midwest, but not in the Northeast. The cheery mascot also obscures Massapequa's legacy of violence against Native Americans, which includes the site of a massacre in which scores of Native men, women and children were killed by Europeans in the 1600s, Native American activists have said. Massapequa, which is roughly 90% white, has long been a conservative bastion popular with New York City police and firefighters. Trump visited the town last year to attend the wake of a New York City police officer and has made frequent visits to Long Island as it has shifted Republican. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, Hollywood's Baldwin brothers and the Long Island's alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer are also among Massapequa High's notable alums.
Fox News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
The Quiz #419 - Out Of The Frying Pan, Into The Fire
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