Scrappy turned 7 this year (in mockingbird years that's 28) and, let's face it, it's been good and fun, but he's getting lonely. Scrappy wasn't made to be alone because Mocs fly together. Every good mascot needs a friend.
It's time Scrappy got a sidekick.
Now this is where it gets interesting: we could be like most schools and throw some lipstick on Mockingbird and call her "Scrappita", but UTC is more than that. We are passionate. We are creative. We embrace our past. And, most of all, we like to have a good laugh. So, let's take a play from the History books and bring back "The Shoe" mascot.
"The Shoe" was a part of UTC athletics during the 70's and he drew some...ridicule. I mean, it makes sense. A giant Moccasin isn't primary mascot material, but as a sidekick, he's perfect. Yes, the Shoe is comic relief but, more importantly, the Shoe is unique. It's like saying to the world, "Hey, we're UTC, and yeah we have a guy dressed as a giant shoe during basketball games. You got a problem with that?"
The athletics department even wrote an article saying they would do this as an April Fool's joke. Turns out...it was a fantastic idea so LET'S DO THIS.
Follow us on Twitter at @BringBackDaShoe
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October 11, 2015
I keep looking at old photos of the Shoe and realizing how much joy that ridiculous thing brought to the bleachers. Scrappy deserves a partner that reflects the weird and wonderful history of our school instead of just another boring mascot clone.
October 11, 2015
Seeing this momentum grow has me grinning just like I did when I first imagined the Shoe back on the court. It turns out I am not the only one who thinks our mascot needs a partner with a bit of history and a lot of personality.
23 Comments
The Shoe was the best part of the 70s. UTC needs to stop being so serious and just have some fun with it.
LMAO yes bring the giant loafer back. My dad still talks about that thing.
Honestly iconic. Why haven't they done this already??
Please bring it back! It would be so funny seeing Scrappy and The Shoe on the court together.
The Shoe is a legend fr. We need that energy at the games again.
BRING BACK THE SHOE
Heck to the yes!!
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Scrappy turned 7 this year (in mockingbird years that's 28) and, let's face it, it's been good and fun, but he's getting lonely. Scrappy wasn't made to be alone because Mocs fly together. Every good mascot needs a friend.
It's time Scrappy got a sidekick.
Now this is where it gets interesting: we could be like most schools and throw some lipstick on Mockingbird and call her "Scrappita", but UTC is more than that. We are passionate. We are creative. We embrace our past. And, most of all, we like to have a good laugh. So, let's take a play from the History books and bring back "The Shoe" mascot.
"The Shoe" was a part of UTC athletics during the 70's and he drew some...ridicule. I mean, it makes sense. A giant Moccasin isn't primary mascot material, but as a sidekick, he's perfect. Yes, the Shoe is comic relief but, more importantly, the Shoe is unique. It's like saying to the world, "Hey, we're UTC, and yeah we have a guy dressed as a giant shoe during basketball games. You got a problem with that?"
The athletics department even wrote an article saying they would do this as an April Fool's joke. Turns out...it was a fantastic idea so LET'S DO THIS.
Follow us on Twitter at @BringBackDaShoe
Updates
October 11, 2015
I keep looking at old photos of the Shoe and realizing how much joy that ridiculous thing brought to the bleachers. Scrappy deserves a partner that reflects the weird and wonderful history of our school instead of just another boring mascot clone.
October 11, 2015
Seeing this momentum grow has me grinning just like I did when I first imagined the Shoe back on the court. It turns out I am not the only one who thinks our mascot needs a partner with a bit of history and a lot of personality.
23 Comments
If this works, make sure to note in his biography that he's a size 55 & 3/4 moccasin, or something ridiculous like that.
The Shoe was the best part of the 70s. UTC needs to stop being so serious and just have some fun with it.
LMAO yes bring the giant loafer back. My dad still talks about that thing.
Honestly iconic. Why haven't they done this already??
Please bring it back! It would be so funny seeing Scrappy and The Shoe on the court together.
The Shoe is a legend fr. We need that energy at the games again.
BRING BACK THE SHOE
Heck to the yes!!
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If this works, make sure to note in his biography that he's a size 55 & 3/4 moccasin, or something ridiculous like that.