MOORHEAD Kernel Cobb has a history of turning heads. Whether it is for his husky arms, grimacing smile or nape of corn silk, this beloved mascot of Concordia College is unquestionably one-of-a-kind.

Concordia College has a message for its homecoming opponent: Fear the ear. The Cobbers will debut a new mascot named Kernel on Saturday, a corn cob with a "determined grin" on his face. Athletic ...