Ranking the top 10 coolest college football mascots

By Phil Poling | Aug 14, 2019

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 22: Miami Hurricanes mascot Sebastian the Ibis cheers on the field during the college football game between the Florida International University Panthers and the University of Miami Hurricanes on September 22, 2018 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – SEPTEMBER 27: University of Miami mascot Sebastian the Ibis holds an American flag as he leads the team onto the field during the college football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the University of Miami Hurricanes on September 27, 2018 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Have you ever wondered exactly what type of creature Miami’s mascot is? Instead of trying to convince a hurricane to be their mascot, the ‘Canes chose something that exudes bravery and courage as a hurricane approaches: an ibis.

According to legend, an ibis is the last sign of wildlife to take shelter and the first to reappear after a storm. The marsh bird became Miami’s unofficial mascot in 1926, It wasn’t until 1957 the school officially adopted the ibis.

Named Sebastian after the creator’s dormitory on Miami’s campus, the ibis has become one of the most recognizable mascots in college football. It typically dons a No. 0 Miami jersey, because who wants to see a naked bird running around fist-pumping and cheering? His original name was, Icky,” though, but I can’t be sure whether that was because of its appearance or something else.