On a similar front, the William and Mary Tribe sideline mascot will now be ..... a Griffin. Half eagle half lion mythical creature. Not sure how a Griffin embodies a Tribe, but what do I know. I don't know why they didn't like my submission of a turd sandwich. Actually there is a pretty funny youtube movie made by their President about the decision.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZzPwofDnQA