The 21 most nightmare fueling mascots in college athletics

1. Providence College

Everybody loves dogs. Everybody. So why on earth would Providence College stray away from its original mascot, an adorable dalmatian named “Friar of What-Ho”?

Providence has for some reason decided to go with a mascot that is the stuff of nightmares instead. The white-hooded figure reluctantly stalks the sidelines at Friar basketball games, its unblinking eyes peering into the soul of every student and child in attendance.

The Friar’s website has this piece of nonsense to say about the mascot:

"he has been given a more serious appearance than the large, jovial Friar of the past"

Serious appearance? You call that serious? Want to know something that’s serious?

A parent brought a child into this world and allowed it to be held by the most terrifying mascot in collegiate sports.

That, my friends, is nightmare fueling.

Sleep well, kiddos.