- So does this mean LSU is going to drop the "Pistol" reference to Pete Maravich?
I wouldn't be surprised. The deadly accuracy of this "Pistol" was pretty frightening. I'm sure that today he wouldn't be allowed within 1,000 feet of school property.
Posted on 08/15/2005 12:46:31 PM PDT by pcottraux
'Pistol Pete' Mascot Will Lose Pistol Mon Aug 15, 7:39 AM ET
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - New Mexico State University's mascot, Pistol Pete, is being disarmed. University officials have also stripped the word "Pistol" from Pete's name. The new logo shows Pete twirling a lasso. The old Pete toted a pistol.
The changes are part of a marketing plan to remake the university's image on the national stage. Officials have been working on a redesign of Pistol Pete for months.
Athletics director McKinley Boston said the university plans to unveil the new Pete later this month.
The decision to remove the pistol had more to do with a consensus when picking from several designs of the new logo, rather than any push for the mascot to stop brandishing a weapon, Boston said.
He acknowledged there are mixed feelings among alumni, but said he has heard more positive feedback than negative.
Though no one seems to know exactly how long Pete has been around NMSU, the current costume is 40 years old.
Oscar Avalos, a 2003 NMSU graduate, was disappointed that Pete will no longer be packing his pistol at sporting events.
"Is he going to be Lasso Pete now?" Avalos asked.
NMSU also has unveiled new football uniforms and helmets, and officially designated crimson and white as its colors, eliminating black from all uniforms.
Karl Marx would be sooo proud!!
So does this mean LSU is going to drop the "Pistol" reference to Pete Maravich?
Now what'll they call him, "Lavender Lance?"
Might as well go all the way and have the mascot dressed in a pink jumpsuit, twirling a lavender sash.
Already posted: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1463816/posts
How about "Disarmed Victim Pete"?
The inmates are running the asylum.
Maybe "Sensitive Bob"...
NMSU (Enema S U) no longer fun.
..pictured with a lasso and a body bomb vest topped off with a saffron turban.
The PC crowd has long since been way overboard. Pretty soon any hint of an adversarial approach will be muted. Where will it stop? At this rate, the "Fighting Irish" are destined to become the "Courteously Defferential Emerald Islanders".
crud, I hate it when that happens.
That's the gayest thing I've read today.
Actually, it's probably the University making changes to say one step ahead of the NCAA thought police.
As you may be unaware, there are many Gun Owner Advocacy groups preparing complaints that they are portrayed in an abusive and cruel manner when they are made into University Mascots.
Many gun owners have been unfairly treated in today's society because of cruel and ignorant depictions of them. Look at the UNLV Runnin' Rebel -- he's a terrible caricature. Or Oklahoma State's Pistol Pete -- the lunacy in his eyes is exaggerated and implants young minds with the fear of responsible gun ownership.
(obvious sarcasm above)
Why don't they just call him "Pistil Pete", and just have him skipping around tossing flowers?
Next, the WVU Mountaineer will be forced to relinquish the musket.
I wouldn't be surprised. The deadly accuracy of this "Pistol" was pretty frightening. I'm sure that today he wouldn't be allowed within 1,000 feet of school property.
"Mama, put my guns in the ground
I can't shoot them anymore.
that long black train is comin' round
I'm knockin' up on heaven's door"
For sure the "Mama's" of the country don't want you little boys playing with your "guns".
Can the outlawing of erections be far behind?
Hello ... Mr. Stockbroker? Sell all my Viagra stock.
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