The Stories Behind 10 Weird College Mascots...

1. Cy the Cardinal, Iowa State University Cyclones . I have to put this one in here, ‘cause I’m...  ...t the school colors of cardinal and gold. The “ Cyclones ” moniker came in 1895, when the ISU football te...

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