Fresno State Athletics
Top 12 Bulldog Moments of 2012 - No. 12
12/20/2012 12:00:00 AM | General
Dec. 20, 2012
By Elly Walker
eawalker@mail.fresnostate.edu;
GoBulldogs.com
FRESNO, Calif. - The No. 12 top moment in Fresno State Athletics in 2012 was the debut of Fresno State's new live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog II.
The five-month-old English bulldog enjoyed a warm welcome from the Red Wave during his introduction at the Sept. 15 football game where Fresno State took a 69-14 victory over Colorado.
"Victor E. II is just a great Bulldog," Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Relations Paul Ladwig said. "From the moment I met him, you could just tell that this was one special Bulldog."
Fresno veterinarians, Dr. Kelly Weaver and Dr. Chris Dobbins of PetER, donated Victor E. II to Fresno State.
Both veterinarians worked directly with Fresno State's previous Victor E. and have helped train and monitor Victor E. II in his preparation to be the best ambassador for Fresno State.
"When our first Victor E. passed away, we came together as a department and consulted with different areas of campus, including the Alumni Association and other university staff," Ladwig said. "PetER presented us with the perfect solution, where they searched for a strong, healthy puppy that they would donate to us and train over the coming months and years to get Victor E. II ready for all his responsibilities as one of our most visible ambassadors."
Victor E. II's job is to continue the tradition set forth by his predecessor. He will support the Bulldogs and make his way around town to meet the members of the Red Wave, posing for pictures and enjoying the interaction with people who love Fresno State.
"Victor E. is a symbol of how much Bulldog pride there is here in the Valley," said Ladwig.
Victor E. II will be a mainstay on the sidelines at football, basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball games as he will spend his life in the spotlight, representing Fresno State with pride and that famous Bulldog swagger at all times. He will also appear at other important University functions as a goodwill ambassador.
"We learned firsthand with the original Victor E Bulldog how important a live mascot is to the community," Dr. Weaver said. "Frankly, it's hard not to smile when your day has been blessed by a slobbery bulldog kiss."
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