PHOTO: Arkansas mascot sends recently retired Bevo going-away present
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Oct 12, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo on the sidelines during the game against the Oklahoma Sooners during the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Hopefully Bevo's spirits were lifted with his gift from Tusk. Matthew Emmons USA TODAY Sports
Tusk the mascot wasn't going to let the Arkansas-Texas rivalry stop him from sending fellow mascot Bevo a retirement gift this week. Upon hearing the diagnosis of cancer, forcing Bevo to an early retirement, Tusk sent this gift to the Longhorn mascot:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Texas announced the retirement of Bevo XIV Tuesday after 11 years of serving as the team's mascot.
The Arkansas-Texas rivalry dates back to 1903, with the Longhorns currently holding a 56-22 edge in the series.
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