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Related: About this forumBevo XIV dies in sleep after 11 years as mascot
Beginning his tenure in 2004, Bevo XIV served as Texas mascot for more than 11 seasons prior to his retirement due to a Bovine Leukemia Virus diagnosis. Bevo XIV was on hand for some of the most memorable games in Longhorn history, including Texas victory over USC in the 2005 National Championship.
Photo Credit: Zachary Strain | Daily Texan Staff
Texas mascot Bevo XIV died in his sleep early Friday morning following a short bout with bovine leukemia virus. Bevo served as the Longhorns mascot for more than 11 years and appeared in 147 games with the Longhorns.
In his time with Texas, Bevo XIV was on hand for numerous signature victories, including the Longhorns 2005 National Championship victory over USC at the Rose Bowl. Bevo also attended President George W. Bushs second inauguration and came to numerous charity events and private parties in the Austin area.
Bevo sat in the south end zone of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for two eras of Texas football. He was there for the final 10 years of Mack Browns tenure as head coach of the Longhorns as well as the first full year of Charlie Strongs time in burnt orange.
"Bevo XIV was so much more than a traditional mascot he was so big and strong, but he had such a sweet personality and a gentle soul," said Ricky Brennes, executive director of the Silver Spurs.
Read more: http://www.dailytexanonline.com/2015/10/16/bevo-xiv-dies-in-sleep-after-11-years-as-mascot
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Bevo XIV dies in sleep after 11 years as mascot (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
Oct 2015
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bmbmd
(3,088 posts)1. He was my favorite
Bevo ever.
Travis_0004
(5,417 posts)2. Very sad
I will make a steak in his honor tomorrow.
Gothmog
(145,086 posts)3. I saw that he had cancer
People were wondering when Bevo did not make it to the Texas/OU game
S_B_Jackson
(906 posts)4. Several good candidates for a replacement at the Longhorn project at
NASA's Johnson Space Center.
http://longhornproject.com/gallery-2/gallery/
"Regal" would make a terrific BEVO XV
TexasTowelie
(112,093 posts)5. You might be able to "steer" me in that direction.