🐄 Justice For Bevo!

When you tell me that Bevo is BANNED from the SEC Championship, that’s when I start to get a little pissed.

There are not many things in this world better than a live mascot. From Johnathan the Husky to Ralph the Buffalo, to Mike the Tiger, even Sir Big Spur, live mascots are arguably one of the best niche parts of college sports.

One in particular mascot, both literally and metaphorically, is bigger than the rest. Bevo, the famous Texas Longhorn, is a staple at University of Texas football games. Bevo is not just a mascot, he’s an institution. Bevo appeared in his first game in 1916, in front of 15,000 fans at Clark Field when Texas took on Texas A&M.

Since that day, Bevo has been in all of our hearts. The big horned, yet lovable cow has been to away games, national championships, and even college football playoff games. But this year, he won’t be attending the SEC Championship game.

SEC spokespeople came out this past week and said that the sidelines at Mercedes-Benz Stadium does not have enough room for Bevo. Bevo XV, the current Bevo, sits above 1,700 pounds with a horn of 58 inches. Apparently, his enclosure is not suitable for the sidelines due to the need for camera carts and television sets.

To me, this is bs. If there isn’t room, make room. Bevo is a national treasure, he isn’t just some cow that the SEC can do whatever they like with. He’s more than that. Put the enclosure on the dang 50-yard line for all I care, work around him. Give me a dang Bevo cam.

The opportunity to see Bevo XV and Uga XI (Georgia’s Bulldog live mascot) on the same field at the same time is absolutely worth the money. Who doesn’t remember the legendary run in between the two in 2019 when it looked like Bevo made a charge at Uga. Now THAT is television. Shut up and stop making excuses, GIVE ME BEVO OR GIVE ME DEATH.

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