The “game” of throwing the bean bag, or corn bag, that I saw was called corn holing by the ESPN announcers. I believe whomever came up with the idea to call it “corn hole” was pulling a fast one on some dummies.
I know the “cartoon” mascot has disappeared but the name “rebel” is still used.
The first time my husband heard the word corn hole for a game he was like WTH?! You are correct that someone pulled a fast one calling it consoling. It’s amazing because they have corn hole ttournaments & the winners can win a nice pot of money.
The bear is such a forgettable part of Ole Miss that I had even forgotten his name is Rebel Bear until I read your post. They can change it 50 more times, but it doesn’t matter because because Colonel Feb is everywhere.