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(Clawzz on left, Grizz on right)
Grizz & Clawzz Appearances
All Home Basketball Games
Winter/Spring Event Appearance Dates Coming Soon!
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ALL ABOUT GRIZZ...(FULL PROFILE COMING SOON)
When Oakland University decided in 1997 to move its athletics program from NCAA Division II to Division I, all aspects of the program were examined, including its mascot, the Pioneers.
When looking for a new mascot, the criteria included that the new mascot be animal-based, tough, unique, have regional ties, be collegiate, have graphic potential and be gender- and race-neutral. Pioneer Pete couldn't stand the test of time (OU's previous mascot: Pioneer Pete). He was neither gender- nor race-neutral, a problem many students wanted resolved.
The "Grizz" made its debut at OU's inaugural basketball game against Michigan State University in the new athletics arena on Nov. 17, 1998.
ALL ABOUT CLAWZZ...(FULL PROFILE COMING SOON)
OU Athletics welcomed the newest member to the Golden Grizzly family on November 14, 2009, Men's Basketball vs. EMU.
The fierce, the ferocious, the high flying, basketball dunking, new Golden Grizzly...Clawzz is proud to Grizz's new friend and yours!
Mascot Tryouts
What to expect at OU Mascot Tryout
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
All entries will be considered and each tryout will take a maximum of 20 minutes.
Mascot Appearance Requests
Mascot Appearance Costs
How to Order an Appearance
Appearance Request Form
Please contact Tim Dameron to schedule your appearance. You can also fax or email the request form.
Phone: (248) 370-3161
Fax: (248) 370-4056
Email: dameron@oakland.edu
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