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I knew that they are the Vanderbilt Commodores, but never thought much about it, not having spent any time in the South.  From Wikipedia (with my comments inserted):

"Vanderbilt's intercollegiate athletics teams are nicknamed the Commodores, in honor of the nickname given to Cornelius Vanderbilt, who made his fortune in shipping. Students and alumni refer to Vanderbilt athletic teams as the "Dores" and use several cheers, including "Who ya with?" (usually responded to with "V-U!"), "Anchor Down" and "Go Dores!" (can't imagine why they don't go with Go Commies instead -- it has a nice ring to it)

The term commodore was used by the Navy during the mid-to-late 19th century. A commodore was the commanding officer of a task force of ships, and therefore higher in rank than a captain but lower in rank than an admiral. The rank is still used by the British Royal Navy and other Commonwealth countries, but the equivalent modern-day rank in the U.S. Navy is rear admiral lower half (isn't that kind of redundant?). Since the term was used most during the 19th century, Vanderbilt's mascot, "Mr. C", is usually portrayed as a naval officer from the late 19th century, complete with mutton chops, cutlass, and uniform."


Franklin must be one hell of a recruiter.  If you thought we had a tough sell in a mascot, look at this guy.  Nothing, and I mean nothing, instills fear into your opponents like an old man with mutton chops.



Then apparently there was this.  The best part is how he bloodies the kid up but has that creepy smile on his face the whole time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neRHiJFSGNQ

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I knew that they are the Vanderbilt Commodores, but never thought much about it, not having spent any time in the South.  From Wikipedia (with my comments inserted):

"Vanderbilt's intercollegiate athletics teams are nicknamed the Commodores, in honor of the nickname given to Cornelius Vanderbilt, who made his fortune in shipping. Students and alumni refer to Vanderbilt athletic teams as the "Dores" and use several cheers, including "Who ya with?" (usually responded to with "V-U!"), "Anchor Down" and "Go Dores!" (can't imagine why they don't go with Go Commies instead -- it has a nice ring to it)

The term commodore was used by the Navy during the mid-to-late 19th century. A commodore was the commanding officer of a task force of ships, and therefore higher in rank than a captain but lower in rank than an admiral. The rank is still used by the British Royal Navy and other Commonwealth countries, but the equivalent modern-day rank in the U.S. Navy is rear admiral lower half (isn't that kind of redundant?). Since the term was used most during the 19th century, Vanderbilt's mascot, "Mr. C", is usually portrayed as a naval officer from the late 19th century, complete with mutton chops, cutlass, and uniform."


Franklin must be one hell of a recruiter.  If you thought we had a tough sell in a mascot, look at this guy.  Nothing, and I mean nothing, instills fear into your opponents like an old man with mutton chops.



Then apparently there was this.  The best part is how he bloodies the kid up but has that creepy smile on his face the whole time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neRHiJFSGNQ