A part of the grand pageantry of the college game, college mascots are meant to be indicative of the school’s prowess and success. Some are symbolic of the region, others are just aspirational goals for floundering athletics programs.
If we err on the side of accurate representation for a team’s last football season, first glance says the Mountain West probably needs some re-tuning of the mascot situations. Since we’re in peak offseason, what better time than now? LET’S DIVE IN!
AIR FORCE
Mascot: Falcons
2017 Football W-L Record: 5-7
Too flighty to even qualify as one of the smaller birds of prey, Air Force is hereby redubbed the Magpies in recognition of their annoyance factor (and their love of shiny helmets).