Upon entering college in1949 everyone called the college Auburn. It was just too much to say Alabama Polytechnic Institute or even write it on a check. Besides just spelling Polytechnic was a chore so if the official name was used at all it was shortened to API.
At that time, it was as if the city of Auburn was named after the school. At football games the cheer leaders would lead with the yell: AU -- BU -- RN and the stadium would join in Auburn, Auburn, Auburn. There was only one college at the time. That other school was called a University.
Auburn University's sports teams are known as the Tigers.
Aubie is the name of the mascot for the Auburn Tigers. Aubie is a tiger. Aubie is well loved by all the fans especially the children who chase him around and play with him.
Army Mules are the mascots for the United States Military Academy (West Point). Aubie is the name of the costumed tiger mascot for the Auburn Tigers at Auburn University.
what is the name of university of rio grandes mascot
Bucknell University - their mascot is the Bison
The mascot for Ohio University is a bobcat, he is known by his name which is Rufus.
The mascot for Ohio University is a bobcat, he is known by his name which is Rufus.
THE BISON
The Frostburg State University's mascot is the bobcat. =] Currently, he or she doesn't have a name.
Michigan State University
GCU's mascot is named Thunder.
It is actually Wilbur Wildcat with a 'u' not a 'e' and this mascot is from the university of Arizona.