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They’re At Least Going To Name It Admiral Ack-Bear, Right?

by Holly Anderson

Our Ole Miss blog, Red Cup Rebellion, has gotten hold of a purported photo of Mississippi’s new mascot, the tangentially Faulknerian black bear:

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Are fans thrilled to be represented by a bipedal forest creature in a Houston Nutt hat? Perhaps not, but as one weary commenter pointed out, at least it's not wearing a sundress, belt, and oversized sunglasses. Tender mercies, y'all.

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