Lumberjack Wins Mascot Challenge

Final Standings - 2013 State Farm Southland Mascot Challenge

Congratulations to The Lumberjack! The SFA spirit program wins $5000. Look for the "big check" ceremony at the Southland basketball tournament in March.

1. The Lumberjack (SFA)
2. Izzy the Islander (TAMUCC) 
3. Red the Cardinal (UIW) 
4. Sammy the Bearkat (SHSU) 
5. Bruce D. Bear (UCA) 
6. Rowdy the Cowboy (MCN) 
7. Big Red the Cardinal (LU) 
8. Vic the Demon (NWST) 
9. Roomie the Lion (SLU) 
10. Colonel Tillou (NICH) 
11. Lafitte the Instigator (UNO) 
12. Mingo the Husky (HBU) 
13. Willie the Wildcat (ACU) 
14. Eli the Eagle (ORU)

Standings Update (as of 11/9/13)

1) The Lumberjack - SFA.

2) Izzy the Islander - TAMUCC.

3) Red the Cardinal - UIW.

4) Bruce D. Bear - UCA.

5) Sammy the Bearkat - SHSU.

6) Rowdy the Cowboy - MCN.

7) Big Red the Cardinal - LU.

8) Vic the Demon - NWST.

9) Roomie the Lion - SLU.

10) Colonel Tillou - NICH.

11) Lafitte the Instigator - UNO.

12) Mingo the Husky - HBU.

13) Willie the Wildcat - ACU.

14) Eli the Eagle - ORU.

Vote daily at http://tinyurl.com/mascot1314. The winner will be announced during the Southland TV Network Game of the Week on 11/23/13.

State Farm Southland Conference Mascot Challenge: 2013-14

The State Farm Southland Conference Mascot Challenge is back for 2013-14! Watch some great videos on our YouTube channel and read these fun mascot stories from each school, then cast your vote. Remember, the winning spirit program receives $5000!

• Abilene Christian - Willie the Wildcat (coming soon)
• Central Arkansas - Bruce D. Bear
• Houston Baptist - Mingo the Husky (coming soon)
• UIW - Red the Cardinal (coming soon)
• Lamar - Big Red the Cardinal
• McNeese State - Rowdy the Cowboy
• New Orleans - Lafitte the Instagator (coming soon)
• Nicholls State - Colonel Tillou
• Northwestern State - Vic the Demon
• Oral Roberts - Eli the Golden Eagle
• Sam Houston State - Sammy the Bearkat
• Southeastern Louisiana - Roomie the Lion
• Stephen F. Austin - The Lumberjack
• Texas A&M-Corpus Christi - Izzy the Islander

Rowdy the Cowboy

When Rowdy was a young child his parents took him on a cattle drive through Texas and into Southwest Louisiana. When they stopped in Lake Charles, Rowdy immediately felt at home. Growing up Rowdy started to hang out on campus at McNeese to make friends. He decided to try out for some of the sports teams. Unfortunately, he was never good enough to make any of the teams. With no other option he decided to try out for the spirit team. Needless to say, Rowdy found his niche as the head cheerleader for McNeese, and the rest is history.

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Vic the Demon

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Big Red

Being a mascot for Lamar University is truly an honor. It gives “Big Red” the opportunity to represent both Lamar University and the Golden Triangle. He is not only at games cheering on our team and pumping up the crowd, but he is also very active throughout the community.

The life of a Lamar mascot is very exciting; it’s like magic, because once the suit is on, the audience treats you like a real character, knowing that they will be entertained. In conclusion, the best part of being a mascot is bringing a smile to someone’s face. It’s truly a joy and honor.

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