German Flag Meaning: The colors black, red and gold have been associated with Germany since the middle ages, but the current German flag colors are traced back to early 19th century volunteers, who fought for the country in the Napoleonic wars.
For the answers, we turn to Bearcats! The Story of Basketball at the University of Cincinnati, a book by Kevin Grace, Greg Hand, Tom Hathaway, Carey Hoffman and Lisa Ventre, published by Harmony House (1997). The following is adapted from an appendix in the book.
Discover the School Nickname, Mascots, Colors and More. Discover the stories surrounding WKU's nickname story along with the school's mascots, colors and many great traditions that take place on gameday and beyond. WKU Mascot: Big Red. No game day is complete at a Hilltopers game without the delightful presence of Big Red.. Why is the fuzzy mascot named that.