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6 schools use the "Gobblers" mascot.
Most common states: Minnesota (2), Texas (2), Florida (1)
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Meet the Gobblers, a mascot that's all about a cute and lively animal – the turkey This mascot has a rich history, especially at Virginia Tech, where it originated as the "Fighting Gobblers" back in the early 20th century. The name "Gobblers" came from the idea that student athletes would quickly "gobble" down their food during meals, a practice that was normally against the rules for cadets🐾. In some schools, especially in Minnesota where it's most popular per capita, the Gobbler mascot is a fun and energetic symbol of school spirit. Imagine a mascot strutting around in a turkey costume, flapping its wings and getting everyone hyped for games and events. It's a unique and charming way to show school pride, and who wouldn't love a cute turkey cheering them on?🏆 So, if you ever come across a school with the Gobbler mascot, you know you're in for a lively and entertaining experience
Hear how the Gobblers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Gobblers banner across Minnesota. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Jordan Lopez
Minnesota Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Minnesota. With 2 schools per million residents, the Gobblers is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Patel
Minnesota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Gobblers delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Blair Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
6 schools in our database use the Gobblers mascot across 4 states.
The Gobblers shows up most in Minnesota (2), Texas (2), and Florida (1). Mn also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Gobblers as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
High School programs adopt the Gobblers most often (4 schools). Middle School (1) and Elementary (1) also feature this mascot.