The Citadel Mascot Team
Beginning in 2020, the Director of Cadet Activities has overseen the “Live Mascot Program” at The Citadel. The Citadel Mascot is a living symbol of the college – representing its tradition, history, pride and excellence to the Citadel Family. Since then, Cadet Activities and the Mascot Team have worked hand in hand to boost cadet morale and provide the public with a unique experience that other colleges can’t mimic.
The Citadel’s Mascot team is comprised of two seniors, juniors, sophomores and of course the mascot.
The Mascot
The current Live Mascot is lovingly named “Bullseye” and is the fourth general, thus nicknamed “G4”. Bullseye started his career as the official mascot on 1 January 2025. He is a purebred English Bulldog, as his predecessors have been. Bullseye loves cadets and the public, and is often seen at football games and Friday parades. His name comes from his all white fur with a little brown spot where his tail would be, resembling a bullseye.
Where They Live
Both the Mascot and his Handlers live at 209 Richardson, referred to as “Mascot Quarters” or the “Dog House”. This makes these six students the only cadets to not live in battalions. The reason for this is that battalions are not conducive for a mascot to live in, and does not provide an ideal environment to fulfill his needs. This house includes dedicated training rooms and a fenced in yard where the mascot can run around freely in a safe environment. The Mascot Quarters abides by most of the same rules and regulations as the other Battalions, but it differs when it comes to allowing other cadets inside. Due to the lack of constant TAC presence, only the handlers and certain cadets on Regimental Staff are allowed to enter. The only exception to this is during Open Barracks, where like the rest of the Battalions during open barracks, Mascot Quarters is completely open to cadets and the public.
What They Drive
Due to the Mascots physical stature and the amount of events the team attends, the Mascot Team utilizes two vehicular modes of transportation. One of the vehicles is a golf cart known as the “Morale Mobile” while the other is a 1959 Willie’s Jeep. The “Morale Mobile” is used for lower level events such as basketball games, volleyball games, Inside the Gates, etc. The Jeep is used in combination with the golf cart for higher level events such as parades, football games and anything else under the discretion of the Director of Cadet Activities.