Aggie (mascot)
| Aggie | |
|---|---|
| University | North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University |
| Conference | MEAC |
| Origin of name | Diminutive form of the word Agricultural used to describe students of Agricultural colleges |
| First seen | Fall 1984 |
| Related mascot(s) | Agatha |
Aggie, sometimes referred to as the Aggie Dawg or Aggie Dog, is the official mascot of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a historically black college in Greensboro, North Carolina. Aggie can be seen representing the North Carolina A&T athletic teams on the sideline of football games at Aggie Stadium and at Corbett Sports Center during basketball games. Although the physical representation of the athletic teams is a bulldog, the term "Aggie" has a historical connection to the university's agricultural roots as a land grant university.