Source: http://www.deeplytrivial.com/2016/03/bulldogs-wildcats-and-bears-ncaa.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-20 06:59:08+00:00

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I've joked in years past about creating an NCAA bracket based on which mascot I think would win in a fight. I decided to sit down and put one together for the first round, and because I didn't have time to post until now (when round 1 and for some games round 2 is already over), we can see how this bracket did!
Jayhawks (1) v. Governors (16) - The first matchup is a mythical bird against a politician. In cases where the mascot is made up, I based my assessment of that mascot's abilities based on drawings and logos. You may call me biased, but in this case, I decided that the Jayhawk would win.
Buffaloes (8) v. Huskies (9) - While anyone who knows me know I'm partial to puppies, I picked buffaloes.
Actual outcome: Nope - huskies win!
Terrapins (5) v. Jackrabbits (12) - So for this matchup, I had to ask an important question: what the heck is a terrapin? After some googling, I discovered it's a turtle.
I hope you laughed as hard as I did when you realized this matchup is between the tortoise and the hare.
We all know how that story turned out. The tortoise and the hare race; the hare, confident in his win, decides to take a nap, but oversleeps and ends up losing. Thus the moral of the story: naps are fine in moderation, but not when you have something important to do.
Anyway, even though the match is a fight instead of a race, I picked the terrapin.
Golden Bears (4) v. Rainbow Warriors (13) - This would likely be a fierce battle between the warrior and the bear, but I think the bear would emerge victorious.
Actual outcome: Nope - Rainbow Warriors win!
Wildcats (6) v. Shockers (11) - Contrary to what I originally thought, the "shocker" is not a bolt of electricity. Rather, it refers to shocking (harvesting) wheat. No offense to farmers, but my money would be on the wildcat.
Actual outcome: Nope - Shockers win!
Hurricanes (3) v. Bulls (14) - Note for this and all subsequent matchups - Mother Nature always wins.
The logo, however, is a rather pissed off looking hawk, which would probably defeat an owl in a fight.
You might think this guy is snarling, but the caption of the original photo said he was yawning. No, really.
Wildcats are about the size of housecats. While bulldogs aren't a lot bigger, they could easily win in a fight.
Actual outcome: Nope - housewildcats win!
Ducks (1) v. Crusaders (16) - The crusaders would probably eat the duck for dinner.
Actual outcome: Nope - ducks win!
Hawks (8) v. Bearcats (9) - Contrary to their name, bearcats aren't the perfect combination of bear and big cat. They're more like pandas or raccoons. In which case, the hawk would probably win.
Bears (5) v. Bulldogs (12) - Once again, the poor bulldog wouldn't stand a chance.
Actual outcome: Nope - Bulldogs win!
Blue Devils (4) v. Seahawks (13) - Seahawks sound pretty tough, and in just about any other matchup, they'd probably win. But they would probably be outclassed by devils - blue or otherwise.
Actual outcome: Blue Devils win!
longhorns are pretty docile. A panther could easily take one out.
Aggies (3) v. Phoenix (14) - An "aggie" is actually a shortening of the word "agriculture." So this matchup is between a farmer and a phoenix. Seeing as how the phoenix can't really be killed, it would probably win.
Actual outcome: Nope - Aggies win!
Beavers (7) v. Rams (10) - While beavers could probably do some damage with those long teeth, a ram would probably do more damage.
Sooners (2) v. Roadrunners (15) - "Sooner" is a nickname for southern settlers, who could probably best a roadrunner, as long as they don't get their products from Acme.
Actual outcome: Nope - Tar Heels win!
Trojans (8) v. Friars (9) - I'm sure friars could do some damage if they absolutely had to fight, but trojans would probably be better equipped.
Actual outcome: Nope - friars win!
Wildcats (4) v. Seawolves (13) - Just like seahawks, seawolves would probably be pretty tough, especially against a housecat.
Actual outcome: Nope - Wildcats win!
Fighting Irish (6) v. Golden Hurricanes (11) - Once again, my money is on Mother Nature.
Actual outcome: Nope - Fighting Irish win!
Mountaineers (3) v. Lumberjacks (14) - This would be an amazing battle between two nearly-equally-armed foes, but I think the lumberjacks would ultimately win.
Badgers (7) v. Panthers (10) - The badger could probably do some damage (at least, if it's a honey badger) but the panther would probably be better at fighting.
Actual outcome: Nope - badgers win!
Musketeers (2) v. Wildcats (15) - Another wildcat matchup. I would choose musketeers.
Cavaliers (1) v. Pirates (16) - This was a tough one, though not as tough as another match below. I think the cavaliers might be better armed than the pirates in a one-on-one fight.
Red Raiders (8) v. Bulldogs (9) - I would never condone armed men going after a bulldog. But if it had to happen, I'd bet on the raiders.
Boilermakers (5) v. Trojans (12) - Though Trojans would probably win other matches, I'm not sure they could take on a guy with a blowtorch.
Actual outcome: Nope - Trojans win!
Cyclones (4) v. Gaels (13) - Not to belabor the point, but my bet's on Mother Nature.
Pirates (6) v. Bulldogs (11) - Again, armed men going after a bulldog. What's with you people?! But once again, I'd bet on the pirates.
Actual outcome: Nope - bulldogs win! I really need to have more faith in the bulldog.
Utes (3) v. Bulldogs (14) - Okay, lesson learned. I pick bulldogs over people of Utah.
Actual outcome: Nope - Utes win!
Flyers (7) v. Orange (10) - I had no clue what to make of this one. If you base this match entirely on mascot appearance, you have a wing versus an anthropomorphized piece of fruit. I seriously flipped a coin to pick the winner: orange.
Spartans (2) v. Raiders (15) - Again, a close match, but I think the spartans would ultimately win the day.
Actual outcome: Nope - Raiders win!

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