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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Georgia Tech Official Athletic Site
Buzz is the world-famous and beloved mascot of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Although Buzz's origins are rather ambiguous, it is known that Buzz showed up at a game sometime in the early 1980s as an unofficial cheerleader, and was soon adopted by the GT cheerleading squad.
In Fall 2005 and 2006, Buzz was named to the Capital One All-American Mascot Teams and competed for the title of the Capital One Mascot of the Year.
ramblinwreck.cstv.com /ot/geot-cheerleading.html   (602 words)

  
  Georgia Tech Stings Salt Lake Baseball Team For Using the Name "Buzz"
Tech, whose mascot Buzz is one of the best-known mascots in the country, has owned the trademark for use of the word for sporting and entertainment purposes since 1988.
In addition, a trademark application the team filed for the name "Buzzy," the team mascot, was dismissed, according to the settlement.
Georgia Tech and the baseball team became entangled over the rights to the Buzz name after owner Joe Buzas moved his baseball franchise to Utah in the early 1990s and renamed it the Salt Lake Buzz, a nod to the old Salt Lake City Bees.
www.gatech.edu /news-room/archive/news_releases/salt_lake_buzz.html   (457 words)

  
  Salt Lake Bees - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known as the Salt Lake Buzz from 1994-2001, the team changed its name to the Salt Lake Stingers in 2002, the change forced by a lawsuit filed by Georgia Tech, whose Yellow Jacket mascot is named Buzz.
The new ballpark, Franklin Covey Field, opened in 1994 with the newly renamed Salt Lake Buzz breaking the all-time PCL attendance record.
The Buzz became the Salt Lake Stingers in 2002 and, as noted above, have adopted the traditional moniker of Salt Lake Bees for 2006.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Salt_Lake_Bees   (900 words)

  
 Tech Topics Fall 2004 - Buzz: How Time Flies
The sneaker-wearing, larger-than-life mascot was the brainchild of an enterprising student, Richie Bland, AP 81.
Buzz made his first appearance — a surprise appearance — at a pep rally before the Tennessee game in the fall of 1979.
Kevin Manous, Buzz from the spring of 2000 until May 2003, was conscious of the mascot's body odor.
gtalumni.org /Publications/techtopics/fall04/article2.html   (1397 words)

  
 American Cheerleader
Jason Vicars, the 2001 UCA college mascot National Champion has been thrilling fans as Smokey for more than two years and says he studied the character for a long time before trying out for the part.
Mascots can be real crowd pleasers, adding excitement and humor to any sporting event.
University Of Tennessee mascot advisor Adam Devault says, “There is always a guy in the back row squinting his eyes to see you.
www.americancheerleader.com /backissues/aug01/mascot.php   (919 words)

  
 ESPN.com - New buzz surrounds Anna
We know Anna Kournikova has a thing for hockey players, but we had no idea that she also hangs out with NHL mascots.
This week he has his arm around Anna Kournikova after getting hired as the Lightning mascot when he claimed to have been the Notre Dame Leprechaun back in college.
And here is the real caption: Thunderbug, the mascot for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, poses for a photo with tennis star Anna Kournikova following Kournikova's exhibition match against Jennifer Capriati in the Chrysler/Jeep Tennis Classic at the Ice Palace.
sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1300845&type=page2Story   (387 words)

  
 Welcome to the Official Georgia Tech Cheerleading website   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Although Buzz's origins are rather ambiguous, it is known that Buzz showed up at a game sometime in the early 1980s as an unofficial cheerleader, and was soon adopted by the GT cheerleading squad.
Today Buzz is a member of the cheerleading squad, and attends a special mascot camp hosted yearly by the National Cheerleaders Association at Myrtle Beach.
Buzz tryouts are held at the same time as Gold and White squad tryouts.
cyberbuzz.gatech.edu /cheer/Buzz   (189 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Copyright case over 'Buzz' costly to Ga. Tech   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Georgia Tech spent between $700,000 and $800,000 to win a $600,000 settlement in a mascot copyright infringement case with a minor league baseball team.
The name "Buzz" is trademarked by Tech for its bee mascot.
Buzz to us is not just a lovable mascot.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/2001-10-02-copyright-gatech.htm   (260 words)

  
 Welcome to The Langley Advance Online Edition - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Then he pulls on the dark gloves and leggings, pops on that perpetually grinning mask, with only dark mesh for eye-holes, and presto, instant mascot.
This is because Alex is a rookie Buzz.
As Buzz, he referees tyke hockey games during the first intermission.
www.langleyadvance.com /issues00/10400/sport2.htm   (551 words)

  
 WELCOME TO THE FOOTBALL MASCOT SCRAPBOOK
This website is dedicated to all the Volunteers out there that give up their time to entertain us, the fans.
We've added football mascots from all over the world - plus have additional sections on Rugby League and Union, Basketball and Ice Hockey.
Dean Super Mascot at Telford - David Linden "Rocky the Rooster" at Airdrie Utd - Pieter Van Biervliet at Cercle Brugge and most of all Adam McArthur who began the original site.
www.sports-mascots.co.uk   (225 words)

  
 Canadian Buzz Energy Drink - Buzz Nation Testimonials
The flavour is terrible and high-fructose corn syrup is the devil.
This Beaver Buzz though, wow, you got me with the packaging and the promise of cane sugar but the flavour of fresh saskatoon berries and real green tea have made me a believer.
I get my BUZZ from red rooster and I have to say it is our drink for us Canadian's to share with the world because it is Dam Good.
www.buzzenergy.com /buzzNation.asp   (3889 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/techbuzz
Buzz is the world-famous and beloved mascot of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Buzz attends hundrends of Georgia Tech sporting events, campus activites and charity events every year.
Rachel D. Buzz, just wanted to let you know you have now become the official hero to my 2 1/2 year old nephew and my 5 year old cousin - She can even sing the fight song word for word...
www.myspace.com /techbuzz   (655 words)

  
 Big Jay to face Buzz of Georgia Tech in Sixth Round of Mascot Challenge ::
Big Jay will look to end his three-game losing streak this week as he faces Buzz of Georgia Tech in the sixth round of the Capital One Mascot Challenge.
Buzz (4-1) is currently in third place overall, while Big Jay remains in sixth place.
On Nov. 21, the regular season ends and the mascots with the top six overall records in head-to-head matchups advance to the playoffs.
kuathletics.cstv.com /sports/c-spirit/spec-rel/101105aab.html   (289 words)

  
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He is the distinguished mascot of WGHS, and Austin Dunning has been the man behind the bee since his freshman year at Western Guilford.
Buzz performs at all home varsity football and basketball games, pep rallies, and has also performed at a few baseball and softball games.
He says mascots should be dedicated to adding new skits or routines to what they already have, and they are responsible for entertaining the fans.
www.varsity.com /printpage.asp?article=1822   (544 words)

  
 easter mascot news, the latest buzz, top articles & more   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tracking down the best Free easter mascot online isn't an easy undertaking, which is why we planned this search site for you.
We worked tirelessly to find every information resource we could on easter mascot and pick out just a couple of the very best sites for you to visit.
Drew Turner /Daily Evergreen talked to the current Butch and his predecessor, who still say the WSU mascot job is one of the best in the world, here.
easterjournal.info /eastermascot   (535 words)

  
 Mascot costumes and school mascot costumes from Complete Sportswear   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Mascot costumes and school mascot costumes from Complete Sportswear
Whether it is a high school mascot costume, college mascot costume or promotional mascot costume we can help.
Our mascots are the highest quality mascot costumes available.
www.sportsteam.com /Mascot-Costumes.aspx   (142 words)

  
 Butch Douses Smokey, Takes On Buzz In Weekly Mascot Challenges :: Cougar defeats Tennessee mascot in week four match-up.
The Cougar mascot faces seven more weeks of head-to-head competition taking on each of the 11 other mascots in the challenge.
The top six mascots with the most individual wins move on to the finals.
Visit www.capitalonebowl.com to cast your vote and help make Butch Capital One's Mascot of the Year.
wsucougars.cstv.com /genrel/100505aaa.html   (315 words)

  
 Marketing Buzz 06/03   (Site not responding. Last check: )
While mascot marketing might conjure up images of the Pillsbury Doughboy, it often translates into strong sales.
"Mascots are one of your most highly visible yet inexpensive forms of marketing," says Josh Wilson, a mascot designer for companies as small as the local bagel shop and as enormous as Nintendo.
With a solid mascot, you could bring out the kid--and the sales--in all of us.
entrepreneur.com /Magazines/Copy_of_MA_SegArticle/0,4453,308698,00.html   (523 words)

  
 Sugar Bush Squirrel-The Superstar Squirrel- Supermodel & Military Mascot
With her campaign headquarters buzzing tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, she ran into a real problem when throwing her hat into the ring.
Sugar Bush's Eastern Gray Party is new and she is announcing her candidacy early so the whole nation can become more familiar with her no-nonsense and common sense approach to politics before the other candidates finally jump on the bandwagon next May.
Sugar Bush Squirrel, as anchor of the number one squirrel news station, will be keeping you informed with the latest up-to-the-minute breaking news stories and other tid bits of news, sports, and weather, as well as celebrity and human interest reports, as they come across her desk.
www.sugarbushsquirrel.com   (4683 words)

  
 Buzz Bee - 01/00305 - Mascots, Bugs
With a full line of over 1,000 patterns and bug mascots including this Buzz Bee mascot, we are the direct source for theme parks, corporations, colleges, & schools.
Our Buzz Bee costume mascot is created with the finest materials.
Any material copied or used without permission on this page or any part of this website will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
www.animalmascots.com /01-00305/Buzz-Bee-Costume-Bug-Mascot.html   (147 words)

  
 Mascot Books
Get "Hello, Buzz!", our charming, beautifully illustrated children's book and a cuddly 8" stuffed Buzz mascot together in one great package!
Follow Buzz around the campus of Georgia Tech in this fun and beautifully illustrated hardcover children's book.
Our "Hello, Buzz!" book makes a great gift for baby showers, newborns, birthdays, holidays, college acceptance and graduations.
www.mascotbooks.com /index.php?cPath=11   (130 words)

  
 child mascot costumes NEWS, THE BUZZ, ARTICLES & MORE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Free child mascot costumes information that's hard to find.
Tracking down the best Free child mascot costumes online isn't an easy undertaking, which is why we planned this search site for you.
We worked tirelessly to find every information resource we could on child mascot costumes and pick out just a couple of the very best sites for you to visit.
childcostumespot.info /childmascotcostumes   (79 words)

  
 Chug-Chug: The Heckler Mascot
Results varied and the first strip isn't anything to speak of; I had never even met the guy (Chug-Chug) until after the first issue of the 2004 season.
Chug-Chug The Heckler Mascot is property of The Heckler, all copyrights for these strips go to them.
Mascot mania Chug demands that the Cubs hire him as their mascot, to compete with South Paw, a mascot on a team with TWO left handers by my count...
www.viopac.com /~kiadm/chug.html   (586 words)

  
 Georgia Tech Alumni Association
Provided the Jackets get by Virginia Tech at 11:00 AM on Friday, we'll be meeting at the Fox Sports Grill in downtown Seattle on Saturday morning to watch Tech in the ACC tournament semifinals.
Sadly, our inflatable tabletop Buzz mascot sprung a leak and has been retired.
But just look for the guy in the gold #3 Georgia Tech basketball jersey (that's me!) to find where the Tech alumni are sitting.
gtalumni.org /clubs/seattle/events.php   (3869 words)

  
 University Wire: Mascot lawsuit drains Georgia Tech's Buzz Fund@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Officials fear legal costs could top $250,000 before the case is settled.
The Salt Lake Buzz, the AAA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, have appealed the dismissal of their suit in Utah against the Board of Regents.
Meanwhile, the Board's countersuit in Georgia is on hold while the judge decides whether his court has jurisdiction.
highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1P1:17967650&...   (168 words)

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