Admiral Ackbar -- the Supreme Commander of the Rebel Alliance fleet -- is one step closer to becoming the new on-field mascot for Mississippi University.
Ole Miss is in the middle of a movement to replace their old mascot -- Colonel Reb -- after the school decided they wanted to update their image.
Tuesday, the students voted in favor of crowning a new mascot to represent Rebel Nation ... and the favorite so far is none other than the most famous Mon Calamari in the entire universe.
Several pro-Ackbar websites have recently emerged -- making the Admiral the heavy favorite. The University tells us the decision on the mascot is entirely in the hands of the student mascot committee. The University will hold a vote in the near future -- we'll keep you updated.
Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 11:39 am
by cardsfansince82
That's pretty funny but it will never happen, if for no other reason than George Lucas would want more than their entire budget in licensing fees.
Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 12:10 pm
by JackofDiamonds
Don't do it Ole Miss...ugh, I hate myself for doing this... it's a TRAP!
Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 1:16 pm
by Faceman
JackofDiamonds wrote:Don't do it Ole Miss...ugh, I hate myself for doing this... it's a TRAP!
I think it's actually "TWAAP"
And as an Ole Miss football season ticket holder, I was hoping they'd go no mascot. The Colonel had to go but that doesn't mean they need something stupid as a replacement.
Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 1:24 pm
by sighyoung
Faceman wrote:
JackofDiamonds wrote:Don't do it Ole Miss...ugh, I hate myself for doing this... it's a TRAP!
I think it's actually "TWAAP"
And as an Ole Miss football season ticket holder, I was hoping they'd go no mascot. The Colonel had to go but that doesn't mean they need something stupid as a replacement.
Well, he's a rebel, right?
I think they should have paper-mache William Faulkner walking around with a pipe and drink.
Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 2:17 pm
by Faceman
sighyoung wrote:
Faceman wrote:
JackofDiamonds wrote:Don't do it Ole Miss...ugh, I hate myself for doing this... it's a TRAP!
I think it's actually "TWAAP"
And as an Ole Miss football season ticket holder, I was hoping they'd go no mascot. The Colonel had to go but that doesn't mean they need something stupid as a replacement.
Well, he's a rebel, right?
I think they should have paper-mache William Faulkner walking around with a pipe and drink.
I'm not calling Ackbar stupid, I'm assuming this will land on something else. Whatever it is, I hope its something unique. That is one thing about the Big 10 - almost all are very unique names. Illini, Hoosiers, Hawkeyes, Buckeyes, Nittany Lions, Badgers, Golden Gophers - all good names there.
The SEC has some good ones - Razorbacks, Tide, Commodores, Gamecocks, Gators, but plenty of repetition (how many Tigers can we have, LSU, Auburn) ((and no offense meant to Mizzou)) as well.
Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 3:47 pm
by Radbird
Columbine High School's teams are called the Rebels, but after American Revolution, not Civil War. I don't think that would work too well for Ole Miss, though.
Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 3:51 pm
by JunkBondTrader
Seems like a good enough excuse to post this.
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Re: Admiral Ackbar Closer to Ole Miss Mascot Status
Posted: February 24 10, 9:00 pm
by sighyoung
Faceman wrote:
sighyoung wrote:
Faceman wrote:
JackofDiamonds wrote:Don't do it Ole Miss...ugh, I hate myself for doing this... it's a TRAP!
I think it's actually "TWAAP"
And as an Ole Miss football season ticket holder, I was hoping they'd go no mascot. The Colonel had to go but that doesn't mean they need something stupid as a replacement.
Well, he's a rebel, right?
I think they should have paper-mache William Faulkner walking around with a pipe and drink.
I'm not calling Ackbar stupid, I'm assuming this will land on something else. Whatever it is, I hope its something unique. That is one thing about the Big 10 - almost all are very unique names. Illini, Hoosiers, Hawkeyes, Buckeyes, Nittany Lions, Badgers, Golden Gophers - all good names there.
The SEC has some good ones - Razorbacks, Tide, Commodores, Gamecocks, Gators, but plenty of repetition (how many Tigers can we have, LSU, Auburn) ((and no offense meant to Mizzou)) as well.
I guess the Mississippi Deltas of Venus wouldn't work.
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