By Erin Baxter
Today, October 16, 2015, the University of Texas’ beloved mascot Bevo XIV passed away peacefully after a short battle with bovine leukemia. Called “Sunrise Studly” Bevo XIV began his reign in 2004, upon Bevo XIII’s retirement. At the end of his first season on the job, Bevo XIV made the farthest trip of his life, and was on-hand at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, to watch Texas defeat Michigan. All said and done, Texas was 106-41 during the 12 years Sunrise Studly bore the Bevo name.
In a statement released earlier this week, UT President Greg Fenves said, “Bevo XIV has served as part of a great tradition, and was a rallying point for Longhorns fans.” He will certainly be missed. The Silver Spurs will honor and cherish his memory along with a multitude of students, faculty, and fans everywhere.