Kill The Mascots! (Part 3)

Let it never be said that this forum isn't forward-looking. Prophetic, even.

Remember how I suggested back in Part 2 that one day someone like PETA would get involved in the whole sports mascots thing? Well, today is that day.

"The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Brand on Wednesday asking the NCAA to stop South Carolina and Jacksonville (Ala.) State from using the nickname Gamecocks.

"The letter, a copy of which was given to USA TODAY by PETA, says Gamecocks 'are named after the birds used in cockfighting, a hideous 'blood sport' that, like spousal abuse, bank robbery and driving while intoxicated, is illegal in both South Carolina and Alabama.'"

Hey, even I couldn't make this stuff up. Two more colleges are now being asked to change their mascots because they promote a blood sport that rivals spouse abuse, drunk driving, and robbing banks in seriousness.

One ticket for the Apocalypse, please.