Cowboy Joe

In 1950 a tradition began that would change the University of Wyoming, that tradition's name was 'Cowboy Joe'.

Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself. Earlier this month, a comedian came to the University of Wyoming for a performance and had a couple of jokes at the expense of the UW mascot, Cowboy Joe. And it's almost impossible not to laugh along with the well constructed delivery of the humor behind the comedian's setup.

There was a report a few days ago that PETA wanted colleges and universities to stop using real animal mascots at games. That hypothetically could include University of Wyoming mascot Cowboy Joe. That possibility did not sit well with one big-time Cowboy Joe fan.