Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
EMOTIONAL MOMENT. The tradition of unveiling the man behind the mask of Butch T. Cougar continued on Feb. 26, with the announcement of Lind native Brandon Knodel serving as the Washington State University mascot. Knodel has served as the university’s mascot for two years. -Photo courtesy of Seth Truscott, WSU CAHNRS
For two years, Lind High School graduate Brandon Knodel hid his true identity from those around him. But on Feb. 26, he revealed the secret from half court in Beasley Coliseum in front of hundreds of Washington State University Cougar fans.
Knodel has been the man beneath the mask, serving as Butch T. Cougar for nearly two years. Butch has been the beloved mascot of WSU since its inception, and as a lifelong Cougars fan, Knodel wanted the opportunity to give back to his current alma mater.
After graduating from Lind High School in 2012, and then serving as an FFA State Officer for a year, Knod...
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