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(above) Gabe Gauthier scored the biggest goal in DU hockey history against Maine and is "Pro-Boone." However, Gabe may have to Google "Tattoo Removal" if DU changes the Mascot

Nicknames, Logos & Mascots

Nickname: Pioneers

Logo: DU

Mascot: Boone

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The Boone Revolution is starting to gain momentum, so perhaps its time to look into the political correctness debate and try and figure out where and if Boone fits in the 21st century at the University of Denver.
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I see DU retaining the "DU" Logo on the uniforms, similar to Notre Dame and the "ND" or Oklahoma and the "OU." There's no Leprechauns or Sooner Wagons on their uni's and I see that working for DU. We are the University of DENVER and as such that should be the primary focus on the uniforms. Boone is a mascot. There is a difference.
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Boone (or a female Boone) is a caricature and wouldn't appear on the uniforms unless the administration, individual teams, captains and coaches want him on the uniforms. Its about choice. If our teams want Boone (or female Boone) on the front or sleeve, each team could decide, but I'd suspect that it would only be on the "third" or "throwback" unis.
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Boone is Old School

I'd like to see Boone brought back for financial and emotional reasons. Boone will sell a bucket load of merchandise with the caricature affixed. Boone will pay for himself a hundred times over in increased revenue. You just know the alums are going to stock up on the "Old School" Boone Jerseys.

The political correctness debate
Assuming for a second that the Pioneers, Cowboys, Mavericks, Sooners, US Government or whomever else contributed to the decline of the Native American population, one thing everyone can agree on; Walt Disney's caricature did nothing to harm anyone.

(left) The DU unis wouldn't change at all

Is Boone offensive to our female athletes? I can't speak to that, but DU should offer a female version of Boone that exemplifies our "Pioneer Spirit."

This whole mess was created by a past administration, near as I can tell, most of whom never attended the University of Denver. The fact that Boone was eradicated and none of our Alumni protested at the time is an embarrassment and the blame lies solely on our alumni, myself included. We didn't fight to protect our mascot.

Our current student body is fighting to bring Boone back, using the internet, Facebook and modern technology. Its a wonderful expression of their Pioneer Pride. I salute our students and our alumni support you.

Lets Go DU and Lets Bring Back Boone