The discussion died down until a mascot craze in the 1960s and ‘70s, Dooley said, when universities, such as Ohio State introduced Brutus. Former UM athletic director Don Canham did not join ...

Michigan State's Sparty mascot was created in 1955. The University of Michigan has never had an official mascot, but students and alumni have referred to themselves as "Wolverines" since the 1860s.

Sport Illustrated's Patrick Andres rated each school's mascot, except for Michigan, Illinois, San Diego State and Ole Miss, because each of those universities does not have a school-sanctioned mascot.

J Batt says Michigan State has a top-10 athletic department in the country. The school’s next athletic director made it clear ...

For three years, Nicole Niemiec was Sparty, Michigan State University's mascot. She talks to Bustle about a life of secrecy, push-ups, and platform shoes.

Everyone knows the most common mascot names used, not only in Michigan, but across the country. But, I’m more interested in the ones that make you laugh or think a little.

Ranking all 68 NCAA tournament teams by mascot and team name as we get set for 2025 March Madness. ... Michigan State Spartans. Shoutout to FTW's Michelle Martinelli, a proud Michigan State alum.

Michigan State mascot Sparty cheers before the football game against Central Michigan on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Sport Illustrated's Patrick Andres rated each school's mascot, except for Michigan, Illinois, San Diego State and Ole Miss, because each of those universities does not have a school-sanctioned mascot.