Hey there, Grand Junction! This is Rowdy the Maverick speaking — yep, that’s me, the big, bold, bovine embodiment of Colorado Mesa University’s unbreakable spirit. If you’ve seen me charging across the field at Stocker Stadium, horns high and energy even higher, you know I’m all about working hard, playing hard and turning every moment into an epic adventure.
I’m not just a mascot; I’m the heartbeat of the Mavericks, the one who rallies the crowd, high-fives the kids, and reminds everyone that life — and especially game day — is meant to be lived with unbridled enthusiasm. I’m where the phrase Maverick at Heart comes from.
Game day? Oh, man, it’s everything to me. It’s that electric buzz starting at dawn when I gear up, polishing my horns and practicing my signature moves — the ones that