The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Bevo XIV not attending Texas/OU game due to illness
10.07.2015 | Texas Athletics
Bevo XIV will not be attending the AT&T Red River Showdown due to a life-threatening condition still being explored by his veterinarians.
AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Texas Silver Spurs, the honorary service organization charged with taking care of the beloved mascot Bevo XIV, regrets to announce that Bevo XIV will not be attending the Texas-OU AT&T Red River Showdown due to a life-threatening condition still being explored by his veterinarians.
Bevo XIV has served as the university's mascot since replacing Bevo XIII in 2004. Bevo is one of the most recognized and beloved college mascots in the world who brings pride and honor to all alumni and fans of The University of Texas at Austin.
"Bevo is a fighter, a symbol of strength, who fans across the world care deeply about. We are carefully monitoring Bevo's condition at this time and will update the public as we find out more about his condition. The safety and well being of Bevo XIV is always our primary concern and therefore he will not be attending the game on Saturday," said Ricky Brennes, executive director of the Silver Spurs Alumni Association.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BEVO XIV
- Bevo XIV is a National Grand Champion Show Steer.
- Bevo XIV weighs 2,100 pounds and has a horn span of 82 inches tip to tip.
- 2015 is the 12th season of Texas Football for Bevo XIV.
- Of the first 26 Texas Football games in which Bevo XIV appeared, the team won 25.
- Bevo XIV has a record of 106-41 during his reign as Bevo.
- Bevo XIV has a bowl game record of 7-3.
- Bevo XIV has appeared in two National Championship games as well as the Rose Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl, Alamo Bowl, Holiday Bowl and the Texas Bowl.
- Bevo XIV appeared at President George W. Bush's inauguration in January 2005.
- Bevo XIV appears in the upcoming film "My All American" based on Longhorns legend Freddie Steinmark.
- Bevo XIV has had many famous visitors including Matthew McConaughey, Kristen Bell, George Strait, and Adam Sandler.
- In the last two years, Bevo XIV has helped raise more than $250k for The University of Texas at Austin's Neighborhood Longhorns Program, the primary charity of the Silver Spurs.