Provide a brief background explaining when and why a college/university in your state chose its uniform colors, team name and mascot. Using at least two sources, complete a double-spaced paper at least four (4) pages in length. Make sure you properly cite your sources, and in your own words: Be sure to include the following information:
Does the team name have a connection to the community or state (i.e. state bird, historical event)?
Which school/team attributes were they were they attempting to convey?
Does the team mascot communicate the same image?
Do you believe the intended image means the same thing today as it did when it was selected?
What does the team name and mascot convey to you?