nogretheogre
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Griffin
Our Griffin is now 5 years old, which in mythical animal years, I believe is a mature 35. I think this bye week is a good time to reflect on the mascot and he/she/its anniversary.
First, we were promised a naming contest at "a later date." This has yet to come to fruition.
Second, I believe it is high-time that the college look into a more menacing variation of said beast on various merchandise items/sculpture etc, since the cartoonish drawing one is really just for kids. I am very happy with the physical costume, but I think the artistic renditions could be expanded.
From W&M webpage FAQs About the Griffin
"What will the Griffin's name be?
We haven't selected a name for our Griffin yet. We plan to conduct a naming contest at a later date."
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09-12-2015 11:24 AM |
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zablenoise
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RE: Griffin
I know the Alumni House used to sell a tie with a griffin on it. It didn't look "menacing" but at least it didn't look dumb. I wouldn't mind seeing that.
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09-12-2015 11:29 AM |
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TribeNomad
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RE: Griffin
How about Sir Christopher? Too stuffy?
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09-12-2015 11:31 AM |
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billymac
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RE: Griffin
Peter or Merv...
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09-12-2015 11:53 AM |
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TDenverFan
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RE: Griffin
Maybe after Jimmye retires they could name it after him?
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09-12-2015 12:09 PM |
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nogretheogre
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RE: Griffin
(09-12-2015 11:53 AM)billymac Wrote: Peter or Merv...
Merv the Perv is too easily used against us. How about Billary?
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09-14-2015 10:19 AM |
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Blow Gym rat
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RE: Griffin
He already has a first name, but the Athletic Department hasn't wanted to publicize it for some reason. I don't know why -- I think "Ebirt" is a nice name.
Name your next child "Ebirt."
(This post was last modified: 09-14-2015 10:38 AM by Blow Gym rat.)
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09-14-2015 10:37 AM |
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nogretheogre
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RE: Griffin
(09-12-2015 11:29 AM)zablenoise Wrote: I know the Alumni House used to sell a tie with a griffin on it. It didn't look "menacing" but at least it didn't look dumb. I wouldn't mind seeing that.
Unfortunately, THAT isnt even available anymore (at least online)
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09-14-2015 10:39 AM |
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Tribe Fan
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RE: Griffin
Call it P. B. K....
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09-14-2015 11:30 AM |
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TribeNomad
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RE: Griffin
How about Chief?
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09-14-2015 04:35 PM |
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SoCal Frank
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Griffin
What about 'Griff'? It's catchy; like the Griffin.
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09-16-2015 09:49 AM |
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Tribe4SF
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RE: Griffin
(09-16-2015 09:49 AM)SoCal Frank Wrote: What about 'Griff'? It's catchy; like the Griffin.
I've been calling him Griff since he arrived. He always answers to it. So that's settled.
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09-16-2015 10:54 AM |
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nogretheogre
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RE: Griffin
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12-19-2015 03:15 PM |
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RE: Griffin
(12-19-2015 03:15 PM)nogretheogre Wrote: .
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Unfortunately, the W&M Griffin does not resemble the Budapest Griffin.....................
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