Capital One National Mascot of the Year Playoffs Begin
Release of Mascot Challenge Football Game iPhone Application Provides
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“We’re proud of all our All-Americans who have campaigned hard
throughout the regular season in a very tight race,” said
To mark the start of the playoffs, Capital One has released a
first-of-its-kind iPhone application that allows fans to pit mascots
against each other in a football game reminiscent of the classic
vibrating tabletop games. The Mascot Football Challenge application
allows players to choose a mascot, an opponent, and even a stadium style
as they take to the field. Players can place the iPhone on a desk or
table and activate the silent vibrate function to invoke the nostalgia
of the classic version of the game. The application also links to the
Capital One Mascot Challenge Web site, offering an easy way for fans to
vote for their favorite mascot as the playoffs heat up. Football fans
can download and play the new application for free on iTunes beginning
the week of
“The Mascot Football Challenge iPhone application is a great way for fans to enjoy the spirit of the mascot competition and support their favorite mascot throughout the playoffs season,” said Schooff.
Week One of the Playoffs (
Last summer, 12 lovable characters were named to the Eighth Annual
Capital One All-America Mascot Team, and have been embroiled in a fierce
competition to be named Capital One National Mascot of the Year. Since
The Final Regular Season Standings
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TCU – Superfrog |
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United States Naval Academy – Bill the Goat |
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University of Maryland – Testudo the Turtle |
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4. |
University of Cincinnati – Bearcat |
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University of Miami – Sebastian the Ibis |
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Western Kentucky University – Big Red |
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South Dakota State University – Jack Rabbit |
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University of Wisconsin – Bucky Badger |
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Louisiana State University – Mike the Tiger |
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University of Georgia – Hairy Dawg |
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Washington State University – Butch T. Cougar |
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12. |
University of Oklahoma – Boomer |
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This year’s fuzzy crew was chosen from Division IA and IAA athletic
programs with college football teams. They made the squad after being
ranked on mascot musts such as interaction with fans, originality and
pedigree. The panel of judges included mascot guru and historian, Dr.
Since 2002, Capital One has helped shine the spotlight on these unsung
heroes of the college gridiron. The Capital One All-America Mascot Team
members star in a national advertising campaign, participate in photo
shoots and entertain fans in online videos. In addition to the hoopla,
each mascot receives
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Source:
Capital One Financial Corporation
Steve Schooff, 972-295-1676
Stephen.schooff@capitalone.com