This is just about the most stupid thing I've ever heard.  Schools are being forced to change their mascots for various reasons usually because of political correctness.  McMurry University right here in Abilene was forced to change it's long time mascot "Indians" to "Warhawks" or not be recognized by the NCAA.  Now a school, on it's own volition has chosen not to name themselves the "cougars" because it might offend women.