One of the most recognizable, most intimidating mascots in all of sports is the beloved Texas Longhorns' real-life mascot, Bevo. The furry friend can frequently be found on the sidelines of Texas games or grazing at his ranch, just outside of Austin.
Currently, Texas is on Bevo XV, the fifteenth live Longhorn to hold the name – a supposedly highly-coveted title for cows.
With such a one-of-kind name and new fans flooding Texas' games every week, many people have started to wonder where Bevo got his name. Well, the answer may surprise even some of the long-term Longhorn fans.
Where did Bevo get his name?
Believe it or not, Bevo got his name from the Texas A&M Aggies... indirectly.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (College Station, TX), the Longhorns were shut out by the Aggies. Following the Texas A&M, a few Aggie students broke into the Texas mascot's stall and branded the Longhorn with the score... "13 v. 0."
Now stick with me as I explain this part. Yes, Texas fans were furious about the vandalism of their beloved cow but they decided to make the most of the heinous act. So, they decided to turn the score into a reminder, and a name.
The "13" was transformed into a "B." The "v" stayed as it was and the "0" was turned into an "O." Just like that, instead of a slightly embarrassing score, it was the nickname "BVO" or "Bevo." This is even why Texas fans pronounce their mascot's name as "Bee-voh" instead of "Beh-voh" because it originally was just the letter "O."
So, as the Longhorns get ready to travel to College Station once again, don't hesitate to thank an Aggie for giving our beloved cattle such an incredible name.