Mountaineer Mascot
Traditions
One of the most beloved of all West Virginia athletic traditions, The Mountaineer mascot, first appeared at WVU sporting events during the 1936-37 school year. The Mountaineer is selected each year by the Mountain Honorary - the school's prestigious senior honorary. The Mountaineer's costume is tailored to fit each winner, and male Mountaineers customarily grow beards during their tenure to go along with the coonskin cap and rifle.
The 2007-2008 Mountaineer is Brady Campbell.
A list of former Mountaineer mascots is also available: WVU Mountaineers Alumni.