The West Virginia Mountaineers have a storied history, both on the gridiron as well as in several other collegiate sports. But one of the most iconic and recognizable parts of the WVU brand is the beloved Mountaineer mascot.
Suited up in a buckskin outfit and toting an old-school rifle, the Mountaineer has been the university's mascot since 1934, and features as an integral part of the WVU football game day experience -- firing the rifle when the team enters the stadium, at the end of each quarter, and upon every WVU score. The Mountaineer is also tasked with performing several push-ups upon each WVU score, with the number of push-ups reflecting the total number of points the team has scored in the game up to that point.