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Weekly “What is it?” Tailgate Trivia Edition: The Citronaut and The Knight

by Carrie Stevenson
October 29, 2026

This past weekend, fans attending the University of Central Florida (UCF) home game vs #2 ranked Brigham Young University tore down the goalposts. The shocking underdog double-overtime win against a top-ranked team energized everyone ... READ MORE

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Weekly “What is it?” Tailgate Trivia Edition: The Osprey

by Carrie Stevenson
October 7, 2026

The University of North Florida (UNF) student body voted the osprey (Pandion haliaetus) as their mascot in the late 1970’s. Located in Jacksonville, the UNF campus is prime osprey territory, and the birds are frequently seen flying overhead. ... READ MORE

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Tags: Birds, Coastal Wildlife, College Football, Football, Mascot, Weekly What Is It, Wildlife

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