March Madness: Ranking mascots in the East Region

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2. Bucky Badger (Wisconsin)

Dec 12, 2015; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin mascot Bucky Badger sits with a fan in a timeout during the game with the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Kohl Center. Marquette defeated Wisconsin 57-55. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

Don’t ask me why I like Bucky so much. Maybe it’s because his cartoon version remind me a lot of classic Ramses. Whatever it is Bucky deserves top two billing. It also doesn’t hurt that his team wins in football and basketball and that the Badger is a nickname that is not commonly used and is indigenous to the state of Wisconsin. Bucky also resides in the mascot Hall of fame. No other mascot in this region can say that.

1. Ramses (North Carolina)

Jan 20, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; A young North Carolina Tar Heels fan dances with mascot Ramses during a break in the second half against the Wake Forest Deamon Deacons at Dean E. Smith Center. The Tar Heels won 83-68. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Did you really expect any one else? Not only is he my profile pic here at KIH, he is the coolest of the bunch. His white fur perfectly blends with the Carolina blue uniform. Named after Jack “Battering Ram” Merritt, Ramses is liked all over the country. Though he may not be the only ram mascot, he is the first thing people think of when they think Tar Heel, which is impressive considering the name is not a type of ram. Number one in the region, number one with the fans, and hopefully number one at the end of the tournament season.

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