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While we're unsure about how the editor locked in on Bevo, one thing's for sure: It was not named because of the Texas Aggies.
Bevo is the live mascot of the athletic programs at the University of Texas at Austin. Bevo is a Texas Longhorn steer with burnt orange and white coloring from which the university derived its color scheme. The profile of the Longhorn's head and horns gives rise to the school's hand symbol and saying, "Hook 'em Horns".
"His name is Bevo," the piece declared. "Long may he reign." And with that, the university's famous mascot was named, though the true origin of the quirky moniker remains disputed.
You won’t find a more celebrated mascot in college football than Texas Longhorns’ mascot Bevo. A native Texas Longhorn Steer the color of burnt orange, Bevo is an icon of college athletics. The Bevo currently in use is Bevo XV, and he has been with the school since 2016.
The most likely origin of the Bevo name has to do with beef. It possibly came from the words "beeves" or "beev," which was used to describe cattle at the time.
“That’s why I call him Baby. But at first we didn’t think he was anything special. I never saw a Bevo in him, but after he was halter-broken, he just kept getting better and better.” Bevo XIII and Bevo XIV, who both came from the Bakers’ ranch, are known for their docility.
Texas Mascot is Called Bevo. The University of Texas' mascot, Bevo, is an iconic longhorn steer. The name "Bevo" has a unique origin dating back to 1916 during a football game against Texas A&M...
Why did Ben Dyer dub the longhorn Bevo, instead of another name? For some time, the most popular theory has been that it was borrowed from the label of a new soft drink. "Bevo" was the name of a non-alcoholic "near beer" produced by the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Saint Louis.
Bevo made his first appearance at University of Texas in 1916 at the annual Thanksgiving rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies. Since then, 15 steers have represented UT.
Why Is the Texas Mascot Called Bevo? It was Ben Dyer who named Texas’ mascot Bevo. The burnt orange and tan steer was originally named simply “Bo,” but in 1916, following the Texas Thanksgiving Day game, Dyer proudly proclaimed: “His name is Bevo, and long may he reign!”