5. Sparty, Michigan State

As far as mascots go, Sparty is absolutely ripped. In a world of cute and cuddly, Sparty definitely breaks the mold. His six-pack abs and rocking headpiece let anyone traveling to East Lansing know that they are indeed in Sparta.

4. Bevo, Texas

Ever wish that Alabama would bring a live elephant on the field? I do. Impossible, you say? Wrong. Texas brings a freaking cow on the field every game. How awesome is that?

3. Uga, Georgia

I’m a sucker for live mascots, and Uga is definitely one of the best. The Georgia mascot once even tried to bite an Auburn player. Good boy, Uga.

2. Chief Osceola, Florida State

This is one of the coolest traditions in college football. Before games, Chief Osceola rides in on his horse, Renegade, and throws a flaming spear into the ground. If that doesn’t pump you up, nothing will.

1. Ralphie, Colorado

What beats a wild Indian chief running on to the field? How about a charging buffalo. Ralphie, a live buffalo, leads Colorado onto the field before every game. I guess that’s why nobody ever celebrates on the Colorado 50 yard line before games.

Worst five

5. Brutus, Ohio State

He’s a freaking nut. Ohio State might have a lot of tradition, but as far as intimidating mascots go, they fall way short.

4. The Stanford Tree, Stanford

If you need a good laugh, just go look at the Stanford Tree on the sidelines next time you watch them play.

3. Sammy the Banana Slug, University of Santa Cruz

Great job, Santa Cruz. In a sport ruled by speed, grit and physical strength, you picked a creature that possesses none of these.

2. Syracuse Orange, Syracuse.

He is round, pudgy and an excellent example of why nobody takes Syracuse football seriously.

1. The Fighting Okra, Delta State

When a team tells Delta State that they can eat them alive, well they are probably right. This has got to be the silliest mascot ever.