So I have noticed that "horned frog" is the No. 1 term on Google right now, and I can't help but wonder if that's because the general public simply has no idea what TCU's mascot is all about.
Well, since that's something I've always wondered about myself, why don't we take a look?
Ironically, TCU's mascot is not actually a frog, but a lizard. It's a Texas horned lizard, to be exact. It is commonly referred to as a "horned toad," a "horny toad," or a "horned frog," but it is a creature that is neither a frog nor a toad.
In addition, it's not a native of Texas. In fact, it may be native to Louisiana and Arkansas.
On balance, TCU's mascot is pretty unique. And if you think about it, it could very well be the most original mascot in all of collegiate athletics.
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are pretty good. So are the West Florida Argonauts. And I've always been partial to the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs myself.
So what do you think? Does TCU have college football's most original mascot?
