🐾Mascot: "Nevada"

While the term "Nevada" might not sound like a typical mascot, it's actually a unique and proud name for one school in the Silver State. The University of Nevada, specifically, has a rich history, but before they became the Wolf Pack, they were known by another name related to their location. Initially, they were called the Sagebrushers, reflecting the abundance of sagebrush in their original location in Elko, Nevada. However, this name didn't stick, and by 1922, students voted to change it to the Wolf Pack, inspired by a local writer's description of their spirited play⚡. So, while "Nevada" itself isn't a mascot, it's a part of the state's athletic history and identity⭐.