LAFAYETTE, La., Nov. 7 -- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette issued the following news release:
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is welcoming a four-legged member to its family who's as distinctive as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns themselves.
The University unveiled its new live mascot - a Catahoula Leopard Dog - Saturday during halftime of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football game against South Alabama at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The selection brings together two storied Louisiana traditions.
"There's only one Ragin' Cajuns, and we're the only public university and NCAA Division I athletics program in the nation with a live Catahoula as its mascot," said President Dr. Ramesh Kolluru. "Our fans wanted a mascot they could ...