Wolfie the Seawolf

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Wolfie the Seawolf
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Wolfie the Seawolf
TeamStony Brook Seawolves
UniversityStony Brook University
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
DescriptionAnthropomorphic sea creature
Origin of nameWinning entry in competition
First seen1995

Wolfie the Seawolf is the mascot of the Stony Brook Seawolves, the athletic teams representing Stony Brook University, one of two public flagship universities in New York state. Wolfie is depicted as an anthropomorphic sea creature and was introduced in 1995 as the Stony Brook athletic program began its transition to the NCAA's Division I level, the highest in United States collegiate athletics.

History[]

Origin[]

In 1995, Wolfie was selected as the choice for Stony Brook University's new mascot by a 32-person committee made up of students, alumni, faculty and administrators. Over 200 possible choices were in the running as Stony Brook University sought a new nickname and mascot for its transition to Division I. Since 1966, Stony Brook had competed as the Stony Brook Patriots at the Division III level.[1][2]

Appearances in media[]

Wolfie met Al Roker, a weatherman on NBC's Today show, during a live segment in 2008. Along with the Stony Brook University marching band, dance team and cheerleading team, Wolfie was featured in a 2010 episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which highlighted in a home in East Setauket, New York.[3]

Wolfie was one of 17 college mascots to appear in a 2011 commercial for ESPN's College GameDay. Stony Brook was the only Football Championship Subdivision school represented by its mascot in the commercial.[3]

In 2012, a video of Wolfie dancing to "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer was named "Web Video of the Day" by ESPN.[3]

Wolfie marched alongside the Stony Brook baseball team in the 2012 New York City Columbus Day Parade to commemorate the Seawolves' Cinderella run to the College World Series.[4] Since 2014, Wolfie regularly marches with the Stony Brook dance team and marching band in the annual Columbus Day Parade.[5]

On March 15, 2014, Wolfie was involved in a physical fight with Damien the Great Dane, the mascot for the Albany Great Danes, in the first half of the America East Championship game. The well-publicized altercation came as Stony Brook faced its longtime New York rival Albany with a bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.[6][7]

In 2020, Ryan Field, an Emmy-winning broadcaster for ABC's Eyewitness News, portrayed Wolfie in a segment.[8]

Lore[]

Wolfie was born on February 15, 1995. His height is 6 feet tall and he is a double major in marine biology and cheerleading.[5]

The Seawolf is described as a mythical creature from the Tlingit tribe which brought good luck to those able to see it.[9][10]

References[]

  1. ^ Lauzon, Amanda De (2019-08-23). "15 Mascots That Rally Long Island College Spirit". LI Press. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  2. ^ "Athletic Traditions | Stony Brook Traditions".
  3. ^ a b c "Mascot of the Week - Stony Brook". www.collegesportsmadness.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  4. ^ "PHOTOS: Stony Brook Marches in Columbus Day Parade". Three Village, NY Patch. 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  5. ^ a b "Fun Facts About Wolfie |". SBU News. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  6. ^ Kussoy, Howie (2014-03-16). "Mascots square off at America East title game". New York Post. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  7. ^ Sherman, Rodger (2014-03-15). "Albany, Stony Brook mascots fight during game". SBNation.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  8. ^ Field, Ryan (2020-02-22). "Field Trip: Mascot Madness!". ABC7 New York. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  9. ^ Sports, World-Herald. "What is a Seawolf?". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  10. ^ "Wolfie continues to make his mark at Stony Brook". 3 December 2015.

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