Southern Miss Mascot Homepage

Welcome to the homepage of the nationally ranked, All-American mascot for the University of Southern Mississippi, Seymour! Seymour attends Golden Eagle sporting events all year round including Southern Miss Football, Lady Eagle Volleyball, Lady Eagle Soccer, Golden and Lady Eagle Basketball games, as well as, many other community and University functions and personal appearances. Seymour is also active in various radio and television promotions. This page will teach you more about the mascot.

Background

Southern Miss Mascot - "Seymour"

Seymour competes in the UCA Mascot National competition when the opportunity presents itself. In 2000, Seymour ranked 21st in the nation; in 2001, he ranked 11th; and in 2002, he ranked 7th. Last year, Seymour ranked 15th, and was also chosen to be a member of the Capital One's All American Mascot Team along with schools such as Miami (FL), Penn State, Alabama, Tennessee and Syracuse. This is a very prestigious award, as only 12 of over 250 schools were selected.

Program Info

The core of mascot performers consists of up to three or four members. Scholarships are available and range from $500 - $1000 per school year. Mascots have access to the Student Academic Enhancement Program, which helps student athletes with registration and class scheduling. This office also monitors academic progress because each mascot must remain in academic good standing. Additionally, the members of the squad will also be provided with sports medicine

Requirements for Tryouts

For the spring tryout, the core of Mascot performers will accept up to three or four members. Current Southern Miss students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Southern Miss and a 2.0 GPA for the fall semester. In keeping with Seymour's large physical stature, each participant on the mascot team should be at least 5' 10" tall in order to portray Seymour's character sufficiently. Transfers and incoming freshmen must be accepted into the University prior to tryouts. Other requirements are as follows:

1. Each contender must perform a two-minute skit with the mascot. The skit should be set to music and have a theme.
2. Each mascot must attend a prop workshop, where their improvisation skills will be evaluated.
3. Each mascot must pass an endurance test. The Endurance test will take place at Reed Green Coliseum. This is primarily a cardiovascular test, but also gives each contender an idea of what football season is like.
4. Each mascot must go through a series of interviews with former mascots and university administration
5. Applicants must also turn in a tryout application, proof of medical insurance and a liability waiver before being allowed to tryout. The return information is printed on the tryout application. Tryouts for Seymour are held yearly; there is no tenure in the mascot program.

Brian Grossman
Cheerleading Coaches & Mascot Coordinator Graduate Assistant
Southern Miss Athletics
118 College Dr. #5017
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: (574) 238-3812
E-mail: grossman262000@yahoo.com
Fax: (601) 266-6595

Tryout Information

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A TRYOUT APPLICATION

Tryouts for the 2007-2008 season will be held April 27, 28, & 29th at the Payne Center (located by Reed Green Coliseum). The tryouts will consist of the improvisation workshop, endurance test, skits, and interviews. Assistance with tryout material is available. All sessions are required and are closed to anyone other than those participating.

Friday, April 27:

1. 5:00 PM - until Introduction to character and workshop to begin preparation for tryouts.

Saturday, April 28:

1. 2:00 PM - until Tryouts

Sunday, April 29:

1. Meeting for those who have been chosen for Seymour. Meeting time will be announced at Tryouts.

Additional Information
If you have additional questions or concerns, or are interested in learning more about the Southern Miss Spirit Program, please use the contact information below.

Contact Information
If you need to contact the Southern Miss Spirit Program for any reason, please use the following information:

Brian Grossman
Cheerleading Coaches & Mascot Coordinator Graduate Assistant
Southern Miss Athletics
118 College Dr. #5017
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: (574) 238-3812
E-mail: grossman262000@yahoo.com
Fax: (601) 266-6595