For half a century Sam the Minuteman has represented the pride and spirit of the UMass Amherst campus and athletics programs. A local and regional favorite, Sam gained national recognition thanks to his appearances in a number of ESPN’s famous “This is SportsCenter” commercials and has represented UMass on NBC’s “Today” show and ...

Sam the Minuteman is the mascot of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, representing the University and its athletic teams on campus and in the community. Sam is also integral in the operation of the marching band.

Nov 30, 2021 · Despite the Minuteman mascot being adopted, the use of a Native American on the University seal remains today, a reminder of UMass’ racist mascot history that every graduate brings home with them on their diploma.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public land-grant research university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, and was founded in 1863 as the Massachusetts Agricultural College.

Its mascot is Sam the Minuteman, a colonial based on the Concord Minute Man's imagery. 1 – includes both indoor and outdoor.

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Feb 26, 2014 · To the student body, there is only one face of Sam the Minuteman, the University of Massachusetts mascot. Sam’s job is fairly clear. His role in the crowd at nearly every large-scale event that takes place at the University is unmistakable.

2024 Mascot Hall of Fame Nominees; The World of Mascots; Mascot Hall of Fame Awards; About. Mission & History; Executive Committee; Photo & Video Gallery; ... Team: University of Massachusetts Amherst. Division: NCAA Div I. League: Atlantic 10 Conference. Mascot Type: Costumed Human Character. Description: Human, Patriot.

Chief Metawampe, a local American Indian who lived in the area in the 17th century, became the official mascot of the University of Massachusetts in 1948. For the next 24 years, we were known as the Redmen until controversy over the nickname prompted the university to make a change.

A number of nicknames and mascots have been associated over the years with the athletic teams of UMass Amherst and its predecessors Massachusetts Agricultural College and Massachusetts State College.