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Mississippi State names mascot after Dallas Cowboys QB and alum Dak Prescott

Mississippi State’s mascot, Bully XXI, is retiring and will be replaced by Bully XXII who will be named after Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Mississippi State’s mascot, Bully XXI, is retiring and will be replaced by Bully XXII who will be named after Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Michael Clubb AP

Dak Prescott’s alma mater Mississippi State is honoring the Cowboys QB by naming their live mascot after him. Prescott attended the university from 2011-2015 where he earned two first team All-SEC selections.

Since 1935 Mississippi State has had a tradition of selecting an English bulldog for their mascot. The Bulldogs are given the title of Bully and also given a name.

“Dak” is the 22nd bulldog to have the title Bully and derives his lineage from “Tonka” (Bully XIX) and “Champ” (Bully XX) and will debut at Super Bulldog Weekend 2023 which takes place from April 14-16.

This story was originally published March 22, 2023 at 1:50 PM.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lawrence Dow is a digital sports reporter from Philadelphia. He graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from USC. He’s passionate about movies and is always looking for a great book. He covers the Texas Rangers and other sports.
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