The Actual Mascot for the Hoks Isn't a Bird

[Remo Gaggi]

No, it's something else...

This popular nickname for the University of Iowa sports teams is said to have come from the scout, Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans published in 1826.

So to be accurate, the Hoks should have some dude in a loincloth and a bow and arrow running around the stadium, scalping the opponents. Not sure how politically correct that would be today.

 

[iahawks]

No, it's something else...

This popular nickname for the University of Iowa sports teams is said to have come from the scout, Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans published in 1826.

So to be accurate, the Hoks should have some dude in a loincloth and a bow and arrow running around the stadium, scalping the opponents. Not sure how politically correct that would be today.

Why is the ISU mascot a bird if their nickname is supposed to be a weather event?

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Why is the ISU mascot a bird if their nickname is supposed to be a weather event?

You know the answer to that. Don't show us how stupid you are.

 

[Lemmiwinks]

No, it's something else...

This popular nickname for the University of Iowa sports teams is said to have come from the scout, Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans published in 1826.

So to be accurate, the Hoks should have some dude in a loincloth and a bow and arrow running around the stadium, scalping the opponents. Not sure how politically correct that would be today.

Is that a fact? Cool, haven't hear that before. Thank you for your post Remo.

 

[NorthCyd]

That's weird. The state of Iowa is nicknamed the Hawkeye state which is supposedly a tribute to chief Black Hawk. I just figured the U of I was the same thing.

 

[BLHawk]

No, it's something else...

This popular nickname for the University of Iowa sports teams is said to have come from the scout, Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans published in 1826.

So to be accurate, the Hoks should have some dude in a loincloth and a bow and arrow running around the stadium, scalping the opponents. Not sure how politically correct that would be today.

Did Oliver Martin's dad tell you this?

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Is that a fact? Cool, haven't hear that before. Thank you for your post Remo.

I enjoy the opportunity to educate my fellow cyclones.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Did Oliver Martin's dad tell you this?

No, your wife did. This morning. In the shower.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Quite literally this guy, given I know none of you have read the book but many saw the movie...

 

[jmb]

No, your wife did. This morning. In the shower.

 

[ameslurker]

What is the point of this thread

 

[AuH2O]

Quite literally this guy, given I know none of you have read the book but many saw the movie...

For pretty much the only time in my life I can say I read the book but did NOT see the movie.
And for the record, since I'm a slow reader, actually have **** to do and place a high value on my time, the movie is pretty much always better than the book. Don't let anyone tell you any differently.

 

[Brandon]

No, your wife did. This morning. In the shower.

You like big women?

 

[SolonCy]

That's weird. The state of Iowa is nicknamed the Hawkeye state which is supposedly a tribute to chief Black Hawk. I just figured the U of I was the same thing.

I consider the State of Iowa nickname to be the Tall Corn State.
or The Cyclone State.
The State Bird is the Goldfinch which is what the University of Iowa should actually be referred to, if they want to represent the state.

 

[Cyched]

Love ya Remo, but your Hok obsession is a little much at times

 

[ISUCubswin]

Quite literally this guy, given I know none of you have read the book but many saw the movie...

Huge fan of Indian In The Cupboard!!

 

[Dr.bannedman]

Huge fan of Indian In The Cupboard!!

dog thats jon redcorn dont be racist

 

[madguy30]

Why is the ISU mascot a bird if their nickname is supposed to be a weather event?

Uh, duh, because it's both.

 

[dexterhawk]

No, it's something else...

This popular nickname for the University of Iowa sports teams is said to have come from the scout, Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans published in 1826.

So to be accurate, the Hoks should have some dude in a loincloth and a bow and arrow running around the stadium, scalping the opponents. Not sure how politically correct that would be today.

Uh, duh, because it's both.

I’ve seen Cy up close....he ain’t a cyclone and he stinks of moth balls and liquor

 

[Hawkmi]

No, your wife did. This morning. In the shower.