The new Southside mascot is....

[Baitshop]

After the student vote is either.....Mavericks or Spartans...

Decision maybe as soon as Monday...

[Coach Venny Slocombe]

Dear Lord...

[HorseFeathers]

At least they are going to be unique...

[7AFBFAN]

Spartans is awesome. I love it. Mavericks nah.

[ricepig]

I like Spartans, I guess you'll have to rip off Michigan State's logo, haha. I'm not sure how it will look in baby blue, though.

[Maclin on your girl]

They're changing the color to because it's offensive also.

[Baitshop]

It's hard to make anything look tough in Columbia blue....

[phdefense]

I like Spartans, I guess you'll have to rip off Michigan State's logo, haha. I'm not sure how it will look in baby blue, though.

The Spartans would be terribly offensive to all the descendants of the Trojan holocaust.

And Maverick represents descent and non-conformity and is therefore offensive to our culture of tolerance and community.

[Brian G]

How much longer on these jokes?

I mean, I had a good time with it too but that ship has sailed.

I'm not saying to stop.  Just asking.

[Pr8hd]

I really like the Spartans...plus you can use the ole Will Ferrell perfect cheer stuff as motivation.

Joking on that,but I like the name better than the Mavs.

[Coach Venny Slocombe]

Maverick as in James Garner...or Tom Cruise...

[Baitshop]

Tom Cruise....definitely

[Valleysports]

Spartans go with Southside, like Raiders went Robert E Lee (Texas).  Sounds like a fit.  Also the mascot can be similar.  Why would y'all even consider being an unbranded steer?

[Baitshop]

Simple..."unbranded steer" is code for REBEL..

[Maynard G Krebs]

Tom Cruise....definitely

To associate your mascot with that Oprah couch jumper does not instill fear in any opponent.

[PrivateLesson]

The fact that you know that about Tom Cruise being on Oprah doesn't boost your fear level...a whole lot...lol!    I'm playing.   


I kinda like Mavericks.   

[Valleysports]

Simple..."unbranded steer" is code for REBEL..

So would the mascot actually be a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity?  I guess in today's society that would be more appropriate.  I like it - GO SOUTHSIDE CASTRATED STEERS - beat the Bulldogs!   

[phdefense]

Simple..."unbranded steer" is code for REBEL..

So would the mascot actually be a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity?  I guess in today's society that would be more appropriate.  I like it - GO SOUTHSIDE CASTRATED STEERS - beat the Bulldogs!   

Much like Maverick at the end of Top Gun I was circling and determined to not engage. Alas you have forced my hand. The term Maverick is not specific to steers, but encompasses any unmarked & astray bovine. Furthermore the bolded text is redundant. I am trying to begin my slow exit from FF, but you guys are making it hard.

[WPWells]

Why are you leaving?!

[phdefense]

Why are you leaving?!

In my opinion casual fun is being over moderated. Once a person stops enjoying something why continue?

[OB11]

I always thought a Spartan was a cool mascot. 

[Valleysports]

Simple..."unbranded steer" is code for REBEL..

So would the mascot actually be a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity?  I guess in today's society that would be more appropriate.  I like it - GO SOUTHSIDE CASTRATED STEERS - beat the Bulldogs!   

Much like Maverick at the end of Top Gun I was circling and determined to not engage. Alas you have forced my hand. The term Maverick is not specific to steers, but encompasses any astray bovine. Furthermore the bolded text is redundant. I am trying to begin my slow exit from FF, but you guys are making it hard.

My bad phdefense - you are so correct - Go Southside Castrated Bulls - beat the Bulldogs! 

Also sorry to have forced your hand about the definition, I actually copied and pasted that line right out of the dictionary - then added "So would the mascot actually be" + plus the definition "a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity".  Hey don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger.  If phdefense say's the dictionary is not correct, then that dictionary is most likely incorrect.  haha  It's all good with me! 

mav·er·ick (mvr-k, mvrk)
n.
1. A maverick is a castrated steer that exhibits erratic behavior by wandering away from the herd and getting lost. It can be rounded up and branded by anyone who finds it..
2. One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter.

[phdefense]

Simple..."unbranded steer" is code for REBEL..

So would the mascot actually be a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity?  I guess in today's society that would be more appropriate.  I like it - GO SOUTHSIDE CASTRATED STEERS - beat the Bulldogs!   

Much like Maverick at the end of Top Gun I was circling and determined to not engage. Alas you have forced my hand. The term Maverick is not specific to steers, but encompasses any astray bovine. Furthermore the bolded text is redundant. I am trying to begin my slow exit from FF, but you guys are making it hard.

My bad phdefense - you are so correct - Go Southside Castrated Bulls - beat the Bulldogs! 

Also sorry to have forced your hand about the definition, I actually copied and pasted that line right out of the dictionary - then added "So would the mascot actually be" + plus the definition "a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity".  Hey don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger.  If phdefense say's the dictionary is not correct, then that dictionary is most likely incorrect.  haha  It's all good with me! 

mav·er·ick (mvr-k, mvrk)
n.
1. A maverick is a castrated steer that exhibits erratic behavior by wandering away from the herd and getting lost. It can be rounded up and branded by anyone who finds it..
2. One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter.

Sarcasm acknowledged. In this case I really question the dictionary or at least your choice of dictionaries.

1. Southwestern U.S. an unbranded calf, cow, or steer, especially an unbranded calf that is separated from its mother.
2. a lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from his or her associates:
    a modern-dance maverick.
    Synonyms: nonconformist, individualist; free thinker; loner, lone wolf.
    a person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas:
    You can't muzzle a maverick.
    Synonyms: rebel, cowboy; loose cannon.

3. Maverick, an electro-optically guided U.S. air-to-ground tactical missile for destroying tanks and other hardened targets at ranges up to 15 miles (24 km).
adjective
4. unorthodox, unconventional, nonconformist:
a maverick fiscal conservative willing to raise taxes.

Origin of maverick
1865-1870
1865-70, Americanism; after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-70), Texas pioneer who left his calves unbranded

[Valleysports]

Do you think you might've gotten off track just a tad?  haha

Simple..."unbranded steer" is code for REBEL..

I asked my question, referencing Baitshop's very definition of the mascot.  Rebel is code for unbranded steer - by gosh!     

[PrivateLesson]

Oh my God.   What is this.....some episode of Big Valley??   Or how to brand your cow or steer?



It is rather a rebellious way to go about making ones point!   lol! 

[$aintMaximu$]

Simple..."unbranded steer" is code for REBEL..

So would the mascot actually be a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity?  I guess in today's society that would be more appropriate.  I like it - GO SOUTHSIDE CASTRATED STEERS - beat the Bulldogs!   

Much like Maverick at the end of Top Gun I was circling and determined to not engage. Alas you have forced my hand. The term Maverick is not specific to steers, but encompasses any astray bovine. Furthermore the bolded text is redundant. I am trying to begin my slow exit from FF, but you guys are making it hard.

My bad phdefense - you are so correct - Go Southside Castrated Bulls - beat the Bulldogs! 

Also sorry to have forced your hand about the definition, I actually copied and pasted that line right out of the dictionary - then added "So would the mascot actually be" + plus the definition "a male bovine animal castrated before sexual maturity".  Hey don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger.  If phdefense say's the dictionary is not correct, then that dictionary is most likely incorrect.  haha  It's all good with me! 

mav·er·ick (mvr-k, mvrk)
n.
1. A maverick is a castrated steer that exhibits erratic behavior by wandering away from the herd and getting lost. It can be rounded up and branded by anyone who finds it..
2. One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter.

Sarcasm acknowledged. In this case I really question the dictionary or at least your choice of dictionaries.

1. Southwestern U.S. an unbranded calf, cow, or steer, especially an unbranded calf that is separated from its mother.
2. a lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from his or her associates:
    a modern-dance maverick.
    Synonyms: nonconformist, individualist; free thinker; loner, lone wolf.
    a person pursuing rebellious, even potentially disruptive, policies or ideas:
    You can't muzzle a maverick.
    Synonyms: rebel, cowboy; loose cannon.

3. Maverick, an electro-optically guided U.S. air-to-ground tactical missile for destroying tanks and other hardened targets at ranges up to 15 miles (24 km).
adjective
4. unorthodox, unconventional, nonconformist:
a maverick fiscal conservative willing to raise taxes.

Origin of maverick
1865-1870
1865-70, Americanism; after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-70), Texas pioneer who left his calves unbranded

PHD is right....

And don't leave... We have some intense JV discussions to finish...  Who was joking about that stuff?  I thought we were all serious.....

[Valleysports]

Maximusbrownose! 

[$aintMaximu$]

Maximusbrownose! 

Strength and honor !!!!

[Valleysports]

You go to the Planet Fitness in Springdale?

[fastdrop]

It's hard to make anything look tough in Columbia blue....

Columbia Blue Devils

[Baitshop]

"Mavericks" it is...

[Coach Venny Slocombe]

"Mavericks" it is...

Bait, what are your thoughts on that...I hate it that you guys are losing Rebels...it just won't seem the same...

[B.S.]

"Mavericks" it is...

You guys going to put a Longhorn on your helmet?

[Baitshop]

"Mavericks" it is...

You guys going to put a Longhorn on your helmet?

Nope....a picture of John McCain

[Maynard G Krebs]

Fort Smith Southside Maverick

[phdefense]

[Coach Venny Slocombe]

Fort Smith Southside Maverick

I like it!

[Baitshop]

For you bovine inclined....it ain't about no unbranded steer....

You see, we kind of snuck one in on our kneejerk school board...

A Maverick is just another form of a Rebel...

[Maclin on your girl]

"Mavericks" it is...

You guys going to put a Longhorn on your helmet?

No Johnny rebel

[B.S.]

Fort Smith Southside Maverick

Now that's funny!

[Valleysports]

Are y'all still deciding?  I hope y'all don't actually go with Mavericks.  While it might be cute (slipping the Rebel by admin sorta) to fans presently, Maverick will be the mascot for 100 yrs.  Future generations will be like, what the heck was St Baitshop thinking?  Trust me, I know, Tech was honored with the name of Wonderboys in 1919 (after beating A-State).  We've just about replaced the Wonderboy, with Jerry the Bulldog, but I doubt we have a complete takover before 2019.   

[Valleysports]

For the youngsters who don't know - this was some what of a muscle car.  Built to replace the Mustang, the Maverick came with a stock 302 V8 and was less than 3,000 lbs.  We literally had to get rid of ours because it was too much for my mom, but not before I got my license and won my share of races.    

[AirWarren]

For the youngsters who don't know - this was some what of a muscle car.  Built to replace the Mustang, the Maverick came with a stock 302 V8 and was less than 3,000 lbs.  We literally had to get rid of ours because it was too much for my mom, but not before I got my license and won my share of races.    

That is a sexy car right there son. Wow.

[Coach Venny Slocombe]

For you bovine inclined....it ain't about no unbranded steer....

You see, we kind of snuck one in on our kneejerk school board...

A Maverick is just another form of a Rebel...

Not the same Bait...not the same. I am really gonna miss the Rebel mascot...

[Baitshop]

For you bovine inclined....it ain't about no unbranded steer....

You see, we kind of snuck one in on our kneejerk school board...

A Maverick is just another form of a Rebel...

Not the same Bait...not the same. I am really gonna miss the Rebel mascot...

I think that the vast majority of Southside fans and graduates will too, but you fight the battles that you can win....

[Baitshop]

For the youngsters who don't know - this was some what of a muscle car.  Built to replace the Mustang, the Maverick came with a stock 302 V8 and was less than 3,000 lbs.  We literally had to get rid of ours because it was too much for my mom, but not before I got my license and won my share of races.    

I had a friend back in high school that had a 1972 Maverick Grabber and dropped a 351 Cleveland in it with a Holly 650 double pumper in it....

He put Crager SS wheels on it and somehow fit a pair of 60's on the back and a pair of 70's on the front....

It still had that hideous bench seat in the front, but it was a baaaaaddd car for the mid 70's...