I was going to include Bevo in my earlier article about the ailing Mike the Tiger but news about BEVO out of Austin warrants it's own post and celebration. And that's no bull.

The Silver Spurs, the Alumni Association at the University of Texas at Austin, has selected the next longhorn to represent as its famed mascot. BEVO XV is scheduled to meet the Longhorns nation in time for the Fall 2016 season-opener against Notre Dame on Sunday, Sept. 4 at Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

"BEVO has embodied Longhorn pride and Texas spirit for 100 years,” UT President Greg Fenves said. “He is part of our campus culture and has watched our football team’s successes for decades. I’m looking forward to seeing BEVO XV in his place of honor on the field this coming season."

According to the Silver Spurs, "BEVO XV’s debut corresponds with the 100th anniversary of BEVO’s first appearance at a University of Texas football game. BEVO has been a fixture at Texas games since Nov. 30, 1916 – a Thanksgiving Day 21-7 victory over Texas A&M in Austin. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of BEVO, a special product line complete with the official BEVO100 logo, will be available throughout the season at the Texas Longhorns Official Team Shop, University Co-op, H-E-B, Academy and other retailers."

“We are excited to kick off the upcoming athletics season by introducing the newest edition of one of our most beloved traditions at The University of Texas,” said Texas Men’s Athletics Director Mike Perrin. “It’s also appropriate to unveil BEVO XV during this 100th anniversary year. We all look forward to meeting BEVO XV in September.”

Bevo was actually the second mascot for UT. A pitbull named Pig was the first until he was killed in a car accident in 1923.

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