While most schools flip flop around and change their official mascot, PSU has stayed the course with its mascot of choice. The mascot originated in , when Harrison D. The terrain is mostly farms and small towns, with the mountains on either side, which are densely forested. The forested area is where mountain lions once roamed central Pennsylvania until the s. However, there had been some unconfirmed sightings, long after that. The first public appearance for the lion mascot was in , when Richard Hoffman, a student at the school, was chosen to wear an African lion suit to athletic events.
And obviously, it has to be an African lion costume After a short break in the s, the lion came back in and more closely resembled a mountain lion, however this was short-lived, as the African lion costume was back in It is the most recognizable image associated with Penn State.
There is a shrine a statue in a special area on campus that is very popular. Students, alumni, families, and visitors of all kinds pose next to or on top of the statue to have their picture taken. Email: IECP psu. Skip to Main Content. The animal: A Nittany lion is a mountain lion or cougar.
Willie the Wildcat was also ranked the sexiest mascot in the survey. The Nittany Lion is the sixth-worst mascot according to this survey, which can be filed away in the nearest trash receptacle at your earliest convenience. We all know the Nittany Lion is a much better mascot than this garbage survey suggests. From the one-handed pushups after each score, meeting the drum major during the pregame drill, and getting each side of the stadium ready for the pregame festivities and more, there is simply no replacing the Nittany Lion.
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