Pounce (mascot)
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| Pounce | |
|---|---|
 Pounce, the current Georgia State University mascot. | |
| University | Georgia State University |
| Conference | Sun Belt |
| Description | Panther |
| First seen | 1993 (updated in 2009) |
Pounce is the official mascot of Georgia State University. Pounce is usually represented as a stylized panther with blue fur, sharp white teeth with protruding canines, and black whiskers. He usually wears either the men's basketball outfit (during basketball season) or the University football uniform. Pounce has existed in his current form since 2009, but has existed in two previous forms. Prior to that, a host of other mascots represented Georgia State University.
Like many mascots, Pounce communicates via hand gestures and sign language, rather than speech. Pounce is often used in different community projects either sponsored by or held by the university.[1] While Pounce is considered a Panther, a specific definition of which species he is not elaborated on, although he shows considerable likeness to the Florida Panther, which was once native to Georgia.[2] Pounce is 6'0 with a 3-foot tail and favors the colors royal blue and white.[3]