If College Mascots Were Superheroes—Who Wins?

Hey, friends! Let’s dive into a fun hypothetical: What if our beloved college mascots were actually superheroes? Who would reign supreme? This is way more fun than another econ lecture, right?

First off, we have to think about powers. A Wolverine mascot? Claws, healing factor – that's a solid start. But what about a mascot like the Stanford Cardinal? Is it just a really fast bird? Or something more… mystical? I'm leaning towards mystical, personally. Think powerful, ancient magic.

Then there's the whole team dynamic. Could the UCLA Bruins, as a team, coordinate a seriously powerful water-based attack? Or would the fighting spirit of the Fighting Irish prove more effective? I'm picturing epic battles – like, seriously epic. We're talking cinematic levels of awesome here.

And let's not forget the villains. Who would be the arch-nemesis of, say, the Fighting Illini? Some sort of bureaucratic monster, maybe? Or an embodiment of academic stress? The possibilities are endless, and frankly, a little terrifying. You know what I mean?

Honestly, ranking them is tough. It depends entirely on how you define "wins." Is it based on raw power? Strategic prowess? Pure charisma? The whole thing is subjective. But let’s be real, a mascot with super strength and the ability to summon a swarm of bees? They're winning. No question.

But what about the mascots without obvious superpowers? Could a clever strategy make up for a lack of inherent abilities? What if the mascot's power is based on their school's spirit? The collective energy of thousands of fans – that's a force to be reckoned with.

I know, this is wild—but stay with me. This is the kind of thing I think about while waiting in line at the coffee shop. Not related, but can we talk about how cold it’s been lately?

Anyway, back to the mascots. I'm thinking we need a tournament. A bracket. A whole superhero mascot showdown. Who's in? I'm already picturing the merchandise. Think about it: "Go Fightin' Irish!" t-shirts with a superhero logo. Amazing.

Have you tried this? Would love to hear your take!