For 83 years, University of Illinois and Ohio State  have had a little tradition going on, known as the Illibuck. The Illibuck, named for a combination of the words Illini and Buckeyes, the mascots of the schools, is a competition held each fall.

The bet: which school will win the football game.

The prize: a turtle, the Illibuck.

Why a tu...

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#5- University of Alabama
Big Al, the snugly elephant, who dances and waves crimson and white pompoms, is so sweet. The only intimidating feature of Big Al is that he could sit and crush his opponents! I just want to run up and give him a giant hug.

#4- University of Maryland
“Fear the Turtle.” Really? Fear the turtle? Turtles are not capable o...

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