Vote For The Nittany Lion As National Mascot Of The Year

College football is in full swing in stadiums across America. As all fans know, sometimes there is just as much entertaining action on the sideline as there is on the field. For years, college mascots have been the backbone of school spirit. Now, these unsung heroes are being recognized for working their tails, feather and fur off -- and Penn State's very own Nittany Lion is among those considered the best of the best. As part of a nationwide competition opened to all 238 NCAA Division I-A and I-AA school mascots representing football programs, 12 mascots -- including the Lion -- were chosen to the
first-ever Capital One All-America Mascot Team. These dozen
feathered, furry and lovable creatures are now competing in an online vote for the title of National Mascot of the Year. The winner will be announced during the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1, 2003. Each All-American will receive $5,000 for use in scholarship and funding of the school's mascot program. The National Mascot of the Year will receive an additional $5,000 -- for a total of $10,000. Go to http://www.capitalonebowl.com/mascot_vote.php, choose the Nittany Lion and cast your vote.