The Image of a Lamb

The image of a lamb doesn’t evoke feelings of confidence or strength. Sports fans will never hear an announcer say, “Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together to welcome the mighty Fighting Lambs!” Sports teams want mascots who portray a triumphant persona to form a rallying point for their teams. Plenty of teams proudly go with rams as their mascot, conveying a kind of rugged strength and determination, but none have lamb mascots. 

Schools and universities want an image to excite their fan base and create a…