Stanford University is surely one of the most prestigious institutions known. It is recognized for its academic excellence, powerhouse athletic programs, and… a tree? Yes, you read that right. While ...

Mascot basketball, as we all know ... Miscellaneous teams have a little more parity, with the Ohio State Buckeyes, Stanford Cardinal, Syracuse Orange and Wichita State Shockers all having double ...

All mascots can be classified into different categories, and environmental ones prove to be a mixed bag of bad mascots ...

or a tree for the Cardinal (Stanford) make you scratch your head. The University of California-San Diego was founded in 1960. They decided to go with an unusual mascot and became the Tritons in 1964.

“And you could feel how much both teams wanted to win.” Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; The Stanford Cardinal tree mascot dances during the first half against the California Golden Bears at ...