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Proof Bucky Badger is the #1 B1G Mascot

By Noah Seligman

Feb 21, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky Badger entertains the fans during the game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky Badger entertains the fans during the game with the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin defeated Illinois 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /
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Bucky Badger is a legit Threat

Your mascot represents your sports teams.  They get the crowd amped and hopefully send an initial message to your opponent.  That requires your mascot to demonstrate some toughness.

If you were walking in the woods and stumbled across a Badger you would tread carefully. I think you make yourself big for mountain lions and play dead for bears.  I assume hoping and praying are the main strategies for dealing with a Badger, especially a  Wisconsin Badger.

They represent the state well and aren’t terrifying, but a Golden Gopher, Hawkeye, or Terrapin instill much fear.  I mean, the Iowa Hawkeye mascot is legit named “Herky.”

Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes mascot cheers on the court during a timeout against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. The Hoosiers won 95-73. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; The Iowa Hawkeyes mascot cheers on the court during a timeout against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. The Hoosiers won 95-73. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
Oct 29, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher celebrates after the 4th quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Minnesota beat Illinois 40 to 17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Champaign, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher celebrates after the 4th quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Minnesota beat Illinois 40 to 17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Granse-USA TODAY Sports /
Sep 26, 2015; Morgantown, WV, USA; The Maryland Terrapin mascot is seen during the third quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Morgantown, WV, USA; The Maryland Terrapin mascot is seen during the third quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports /

Eliminated: Maryland Terrapins, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Iowa Hawkeyes

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