Mar 11, 2022 · Separating fact from fiction about UD’s unconventional mascot name The University of Delaware holds the distinction of having one of the most unique mascots in sports. No mundane bulldogs, run-of-the-mill bears or overgrown house cats here.

YoUDee (pronounced yoo-dee) is a mascot of the University of Delaware, along with Baby Blue. It is an anthropomorphic "fighting Blue Hen", and its species is the blue hen, as the state bird of Delaware.

Apr 24, 2018 · One would think that the reason why UD’s mascot is the Blue Hen is that it is Delaware’s state bird. But the Blue Hen became our state bird on April 14, 1939 and UD has been using it as a mascot since 1911.

Sep 11, 2018 · YoUDee is the official mascot of the University of Delaware Fighting Blue Hens. YoUDee's proud lineage extends to the Revolutionary War. It and the Blue Hens before it have a reputation for courage and ferocity in battle, traits symbolic of the fighting spirit of the University of Delaware's athletic teams.

Apr 24, 2023 · Masked under a giant beak and blue ruffles are the beloved students behind YoUDee and Baby Blue. For over a century, the Blue Hen has served as the university mascot, giving students a sense of Delaware pride and hectic ‘hen’ergy.

The sports teams of the University of Delaware are called the Blue Hens, and their mascot, YoUDee, derives from the bird.

Mar 14, 2014 · Over a hundred years later, the University of Delaware honored the regiment by adopting the Fightin' Blue Hen as their mascot in 1911. The image of a hen, fighting or otherwise, is not really...

Oct 27, 2015 · Standing at 6-foot-8, blue tail swinging from side to side, Delaware’s beloved mascot YouDee is a staple for any athletic event. The gigantic Blue Hen is also accompanied by a miniature mascot, Baby Blue.

YoUDee (pronounced yoo-dee) is the official mascot of the University of Delaware. YoUDee is an androgynous “fighting Blue Hen” and is named after the state bird of Delaware.

Sep 30, 2019 · YoUDee, The Fightin' Blue Hen mascot, eight-time UCA national champion (2002, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019) and a member of the Mascot Hall of Fame, makes more than 200 appearances a year, ranging from UD football games to wedding receptions.