They're Tigers, not War Eagles: U-M tourney foe Auburn fights confusion over name, mascot
"War Eagle" is the school's motto and battle cry, but all its athletic teams are nicknamed the Tigers. That sometimes proves ...
Why UH fans throw up the Cougar Paw: The history behind the University of Houston's iconic hand sign
Founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College, the school was mascot-less for 20 years until a former Washington State University professor/coach named John R. Bender became a physical instructor at UH.