Technically Michigan has never had a mascot. Fielding Yost tried live mascots Biff and Bennie but they were too vicious. Then a group tried Willy the Wolverine but there was mixed reviews. But overall the University of Michigan has preferred not to have a named mascot.
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The wolverine.
Sparty the Spartan is Michigan State University's fearless and loveable mascot, a figure known throughout the state of Michigan http://www.msusaf.com/Sparty_Mascot_Program/
The wolverine because way back when Michigan was founded, the man whom established Michigan, was attacked and killed by a wolverine. that's why U of M chose the wolverine to be their mascot.
the wolverine state
The colors of U of M are maize and blue. The mascot is the wolverine.
Michigan State University
These two items would be referring to the U.S. state of Michigan (my proud homestate). The wolverine is the state animal of Michigan and the mascot for the University of Michigan. Michigan is home to Detroit, which was previously the automotive capital of the world, especially for the Ford Motor Company.
Morris Brown college of Atlanta's mascot is a Wolverine
Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is called the "Wolverine State" primarily due to the presence of the wolverine animal in its early history, although the actual population of wolverines in the state has been quite limited. The name is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, possibly as a nickname for the early settlers who were considered fierce and tenacious, much like the animal itself. Additionally, the name may have been inspired by a misinterpretation of the state's fur trade history. Today, the wolverine is associated with Michigan's identity, particularly in its sports and culture.
Michigan has the nickname "Wolverine".