Every UCF fan knows Knightro is the best mascot, but how does he rank in the Big 12?

Knightro above all else!

Sep 3, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights mascot, Knightro, waves a flag against the FIU Golden Panthers at Bright House Networks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights mascot, Knightro, waves a flag against the FIU Golden Panthers at Bright House Networks Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 20, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The Cincinnati Bearcats mascot points during the first half in the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The Cincinnati Bearcats mascot points during the first half in the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports | Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

What even is a bearcat? The Cincinnati mascot doesn't make a lot of sense, but also, why not come up with more of a fun name. Use an alliteration, or come up with a fun name to go with Bearcat.

However, Cincinnati chose to just go with Bearcat as the name of their mascot. Bearcat is fun and does well in a crowd, but it seems like a bit of a lackluster name and mascot.