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Mascot Rankings: CWS Champions

"Look at me, I can be, Centerfield."

Emily Fustos

May 27, 2020

Mississippi State University

https://twitter.com/CanesBaseball/status/552196839823671296/photo/1

Monday would have been Selection day for the NCAA Tournanment, and I, like many, am really bummed out about that. As a way to capture a little bit of the magic that college baseball usually gives us this time of year, I have ranked all the past winners of the CWS in order of whose mascot would win in a smackdown. I'm back at it again, and I don't even need actual live sports to do it.

29. Stanford- 1987, 1988

https://pixabay.com/photos/tree-tops-trees-branches-bare-trees-2991743/

Mascot: Cardinal but let's not lie to ourselves, it's a tree

My Ranking: 29- As a wise woman once said "It's going down, I'm yelling timber".

28. Oklahoma- 1951, 1994

https://twitter.com/AronoffOFFICIAL/status/682690479742447618/photo/1

Mascot: Sooners

My Ranking: 28- Oklahoma is a lot ~sooner~ on this list than expected.

27. Ohio State- 1966

https://twitter.com/SECCountryUF/status/904033609144815616/photo/1

Mascot: Buckeyes

My Ranking: 27- It feels good when Ohio State isn't at the top of every ranking for once.

26. Wichita State- 1989

https://twitter.com/Crawford_MILB/status/974726240887173120/photo/1

Mascot: Shockers... a bale of wheat

My Ranking: 26- This one probably isn't very ~shocking~ since how intimidating can a bale of wheat be?

25. Wake Forest- 1955

https://twitter.com/DemonDeacons/status/1261642558188462081/photo/1

Mascot: Demon Deacons

My Ranking: 25- I'm not discrediting the power of deacons everywhere, but this one especially looks like an old man who'd bust a hip.

24. Minnesota- 1956, 1960, 1964

https://pixabay.com/photos/ground-squirrel-gopher-cute-5060965/

Mascot: Golden Gophers

My Ranking: 24- I mean this little guy looks like he might want to kill you, but other than that, gophers don't instill much fear in the hearts of their enemies.

23. Oregon State- 2006, 2007, 2018

https://pixabay.com/photos/beaver-pond-wildlife-aquatic-cute-1448389/

Mascot: Beavers

My Ranking: 23- This dude looks like he's seen things.

22. Rice- 2003

https://pixabay.com/photos/barn-owl-bird-owl-nature-wildlife-1107397/

Mascot: Owls

My Ranking: 23- So majestic.

21. South Carolina- 2010, 2011

https://pixabay.com/photos/chicken-hen-free-running-animal-3727097/

Mascot: Gamecocks

My Ranking: 21- Don't get too ~cocky~ South Carolina, your mascot is just a glorified chicken. Colonel Sanders could take care of you real fast.

20. Coastal Carolina- 2016

https://pixabay.com/photos/animal-avian-bird-feathers-macro-1867562/

Mascot: Chanticleers

My Ranking: 20- Coastal Carolina said "we want a chicken too but make it fancy". Technically, its a rooster but whatever.

19. Georgia- 1990

https://pixabay.com/photos/dog-animal-bulldog-pet-puppy-cute-1246029/

Mascot: Bulldogs

My Ranking: 19- Look at his little face.

18. Fresno State- 2008

https://pixabay.com/photos/bulldog-puppy-dog-animal-cute-pet-2144110/

Mascot: Bulldogs

My Ranking: 18- If this was a contest for sharpest dresser, this little guy would take the cake, but alas, it's not.

17. Michigan- 1953, 1962

https://pixabay.com/photos/animal-world-mammal-nature-animal-3065318/

Mascot: Wolverines

My Ranking: 17- Personally, I would run for the hills before squaring up with this jumbo rodent.

16. Virginia- 2015

https://twitter.com/ryanfagan/status/842413974469672960/photo/1

Mascot: Cavaliers

My Ranking: 16- The first of the 3 Cs.

15. Holy Cross- 1952

https://twitter.com/jihadwatchRS/status/976622823555895296/photo/1

Mascot: Crusaders

My Ranking: 15- Keep 'em coming. (P.S. Holy Cross actually dropped their knight mascot a couple years ago but still uses the crusader nickname)

14. Vanderbilt- 2014, 2019

https://twitter.com/RedditCFB/status/848915338930655233/photo/1

Mascot: Commodores

My Ranking: 14- If someone put a gun to my head and lined up these 3 Cs and told me to name who's who, absolutely no promises that I wouldn't be shot.

13. USC- 1948, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1998

https://twitter.com/KeckMedUSC/status/872889567887667201/photo/3

Mascot: Trojans

My Ranking: 13- Don't let the peace sign fool you, as you can see by their number of championships, trojans know a thing or two about winning.

12. Oklahoma State- 1959

https://pixabay.com/photos/cowboy-sunset-lake-dusk-country-283449/

Mascot: Cowboys

My Ranking: 12- You know how the saying goes- "I should've been a cowboy".

11. Pepperdine- 1992

https://twitter.com/pepperdine/status/925106050222653440/photo/1

Mascot: Wave

My Ranking: 11- I can't tell if having a body of water as a mascot is a good thing or a bad thing. Like, yes, the ocean is strong and mighty but a puddle sure isn't.

10. Texas- 1949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, 2005

https://pixabay.com/photos/mascot-sports-texas-longhorn-1416220/

Mascot: Longhorns

My Ranking: 10- Omaha's not just known for CWS; we also make a mean steak.

9. Arizona- 1976, 1980, 1986, 2012

https://pixabay.com/photos/leopard-wildcat-big-cat-botswana-515510/

Mascot: Wildcats

My Ranking: 9- I can only think of "High School Musical" Jokes. Here goes nothing... I guess Arizona really has their head in the game.

8. Florida- 2017

https://pixabay.com/photos/nile-crocodile-crocodile-alligator-245013/

Mascot: Gators

My Ranking: 8- The only alligator I could get along with is the one from "Princess and the Frog".

7. LSU- 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009

https://pixabay.com/photos/animal-tiger-big-cat-safari-1868911/

Mascot: Tigers

My Ranking: 7- You can't have a mascot ranking without at least one tiger.

6. Missouri- 1954

https://pixabay.com/photos/tiger-predator-animal-tooth-roar-500118/

Mascot: Tigers

My Ranking: 6- I haven't seen "Tiger King", but even I know that Carole Baskin killed her husband and fed him to the tigers.

5. UCLA- 2013

Mascot: Bruins

My Ranking: 5- Don't let the name fool you, it's a bear.

4. Cal- 1947, 1957

https://pixabay.com/photos/leopard-wildcat-big-cat-botswana-515510/

Mascot: Bears

My Ranking: 4- It looks like this guy's already posing for his victory picture.

3. Miami- 1982, 1985, 1999, 2001

Mascot: Hurricanes

My Ranking: 3- Mother nature is no joke- she'll mess you up.

2. Arizona State- 1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981

https://twitter.com/ForTheWin/status/647193240245022720/photo/1

Mascot: Sun Devils

My Ranking: 2- The devil works hard, but at least one team's mascot works harder.

1. Cal State Fullerton- 1979, 1984, 1995, 2004

https://pixabay.com/photos/elephant-safari-animal-defence-1421167/

Mascot: Titans, but they use an elephant

My Ranking: 1- Am I biased, because the titan was my high school mascot? Maybe, but come on, they're gods- what tops that? Bonus points for them also utilizing my favorite animal.

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"Look at me, I can be, Centerfield."

In This Article:

29. Stanford- 1987, 1988

28. Oklahoma- 1951, 1994

27. Ohio State- 1966

26. Wichita State- 1989

25. Wake Forest- 1955

24. Minnesota- 1956, 1960, 1964

23. Oregon State- 2006, 2007, 2018

22. Rice- 2003

21. South Carolina- 2010, 2011

20. Coastal Carolina- 2016

19. Georgia- 1990

18. Fresno State- 2008

17. Michigan- 1953, 1962

16. Virginia- 2015

15. Holy Cross- 1952

14. Vanderbilt- 2014, 2019

13. USC- 1948, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1998

12. Oklahoma State- 1959

11. Pepperdine- 1992

10. Texas- 1949, 1950, 1975, 1983, 2002, 2005

9. Arizona- 1976, 1980, 1986, 2012

8. Florida- 2017

7. LSU- 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009

6. Missouri- 1954

5. UCLA- 2013

4. Cal- 1947, 1957

3. Miami- 1982, 1985, 1999, 2001

2. Arizona State- 1965, 1967, 1969, 1977, 1981

1. Cal State Fullerton- 1979, 1984, 1995, 2004

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Dedicated to February 14

1. You don't have to feel guilty about flirting with customers for tips (or just for shits and giggles).

2. You can be obnoxiously flirtatious with anyone you want. You are free to be that girl that flirts with everybody and makes 'em all smile (it's especially fun when the guy is as cute as Collin Jost). No shame.

3. Making random men nervous with your superior beauty and intense eye contact just for the hell of it is really amusing and empowering.

4. No one gives two poops if ya legs are hairy (your man shouldn't either but *Kermit the Frog meme* That's none of my business)

5. The toilet seat will remain down.

6. There's more money to spend on yourself.

7. There's always this secret butterfly in your tummy that marvels at the possibility that when you go out this weekend you're gonna meet someone super handsome/wonderful/prince-like and have this moment of dazzling dalliance.

8. Nothing is that serious...you can take it all with a grain of salt...you don't owe anybody anything.

9. You can dance with anyone and everyone...or no one (Hello frat boi w/ glasses, I see you).

10. You don't have to fluff anyone's ego but your own.

11. Free drinks and dinners from single guys (It's not taking advantage if they're offering; a girl's gotta eat).

12. You have more time to learn how to love and improve yourself rather than constantly pouring your energy into another person.

14. You can daydream about what your future husband may be doing right now (and not get stressed/guilty out because you're not picturing your current boyfriend that's crazy about you as your future husband).

15. There is more time to be spent with your girlfriends.

To go out or not to go out this Friday night...

Pregaming the pregame

Coming home after a long day

Waiting patiently for your roommates to come home/your friends to come over

People have arrived and it's time to eat

Talking about going out but make no real effort actually get ready to go out

Looking at the clock and realize, it's game time...and you're just not ready

Breaking out the wine because, well, if you're going out you may as well have one drink first.

Getting into a really deep philosophical conversation about life its meaning and your role in it

You start giving each other 'the look'

Weighing the options

Changing into your PJs, putting your hair in a messy bun, getting comfy on the couch and getting ready for your girls night in

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Aquarius - January 21 - February 19 (Air sign, The Waterbearer)

Pisces - February 20- March 20 (Water sign, The Fish)

Aries - March 21 - April 20 (Fire sign, The Ram)

Taurus - April 21 - May 21 (Earth sign, The Bull)

Gemini - May 22 - June 21 (Air sign, The Twins)

Cancer - June 22 - July 22 (Water sign, The Crab)

Leo - July 23 -August 21 (Fire sign, The Lion)

Virgo - August 22 - September 23 ( Earth sign, The Virgin)

Libra - September 24 - October 23 (Air sign, The Balance)

Scorpio - October 24 - November 22 (Water sign, The Scorpion)

Sagittarius - November 23 - December 22 (Fire sign, The Archer)

Capricorn - December 23 - January 20 (Earth sign, The Goat)

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4. No one gives two poops if ya legs are hairy (your man shouldn't either but Kermit the Frog meme That's none of my business)