Bevo XIII, the University of Texas steer mascot, will be retired to make way for a new longhorn at Saturday's game against North Texas. Pregame and halftime ceremonies will usher in a new Bevo, a 2-year old weighing in at around 1,300 pounds.
The longest tenured mascot at the university has seen a record of 124-67-2, more victories than any other Bevo.
According to the Silver Spurs, the Longhorn "represents courage, fighting ability, nerve, lust of combat, efficiency in deadly encounters and the holy spirit of 'Never Say Die.'" Bevo I made his first appearance on the field of the Texas-Texas A&M game in 1916.
Bevo XIII has certainly seen his share of ups and downs in Texas football, with tenure under head coaches Dave McWilliams, John Mackovic, and Mack Brown. He has witnessed conference titles and embarrassing bowl losses. In the 1996 Big 12 title game in St. Louis, Bevo XIII left an unforgettable memory for many Longhorn fans. "After Texas beat Nebraska 37-27, Bevo's handlers were walking him out of the stadium when nature called. With perfect timing, he left his mark squarely on the Cornhuskers' logo."
To tribute his many years of service to Texas, the Silver Spurs have set up an endowment to benefit Bevo's future care, the university's Neighborhood Longhorns Program and student scholarships.
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