Homecoming: Manglers, Maniacs and Mustangs

Sports people are generally divided into two groups: players and fans. At every game, there are those who are on the field or court making plays, and those who are in the stands cheering them on. Traditionally, the athletes themselves…

Mustang Maniacs keep the crowd on their feet and players on their game

Club or not, the Maniacs take care of a lot more athletics-based events than just filling seats at games. In addition to leading sports crowds in loud cheers, the Maniacs take care of the P, organize road trips to away games, maintain rivalry trophies such as the Golden Horseshoe and fill the suit of Musty the mascot.

Football looks to reclaim the ‘Golden Horseshoe’ from UC Davis

Minnesota and Michigan have “The Little Brown Jug,” Ohio State and Illinois have the “Illibuck Trophy” and Army, Navy and Air Force have the “Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy.” Lesser known, however, is the “Golden Horseshoe,” a trophy that Cal Poly and UC Davis football players battle for each year.