Thunder - Grand Canyon University Athletics
WEBJul 15, 2019 · An antelope has been GCU's mascot since 1981, replacing the first mascot -- a furry, purple blob known as the “Purple People Eater.” But the antelope is believed to have been officially named Thunder in 2008. He previously went by “Andy the Antelope” and “Johnny Lope" for short periods of time.
Antelope-ology: No one can steal our Thunder - GCU News
WEBDec 1, 2015 · GCU has had an antelope mascot since 1981, wisely replacing the first mascot, a furry purple blob known as the “Purple People Eater.” But the antelope is believed to have been officially named Thunder in 2008.
75th Anniversary Media Kit - GCU News
WEBThe name Thunder was chosen for GCU’s mascot due to the rumbling sound of an antelope herd migrating across the plains. In 1981, Thunder replaced the first mascot, a furry, purple blob called the Purple People Eater, who previously went by Andy the Antelope and Johnny Lope.
University launches celebration of landmark 75th anniversary year - GCU …
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Now, it’s all about the purple, white and black. Thunder wasn’t always the University’s mascot. He was preceded by a furry, purple blob called the Purple People Eater. Thunder’s name was originally Andy the Antelope, then Johnny Lope. Palm trees: 361 of them are peppered across campus. More …
THUNDER⚡️ (@gcuthunder) • Instagram photos and videos
WEB7,024 Followers, 104 Following, 339 Posts - THUNDER⚡️ (@gcuthunder) on Instagram: "Official Instagram of Grand Canyon University's mascot🤘 #LopesUp 🏆2022 UCA MASCOT NATIONAL CHAMPION 🏆2022, ‘23, ‘24 UCA GAMEDAY NATIONAL CHAMPION".
75th anniversary brings largest enrollment ever at GCU
WEBAug 30, 2024 · • GCU’s fun-loving and athletic mascot, Thunder, originated in 1981 as Andy the Antelope and then Johnny Lope before becoming Thunder in 2008. The previous mascot was a furry, purple blob ...
75th anniversary brings largest enrollment ever at Grand Canyon University
WEBAug 26, 2024 · GCU's fun-loving and athletic mascot, Thunder, originated in 1981 as Andy the Antelope and then Johnny Lope before becoming Thunder in 2008. The previous mascot was a furry, purple blob called...
Grand Canyon University beat St. Mary's in March Madness. Here's ... - MSN
WEBSince 1981, GCU’s mascot has been the Antelopes, also known as the Lopes, following a period when a fuzzy purple blob dubbed the “Purple People Eater” first represented the school.
Where is Grand Canyon? Location, March Madness history, more …
WEBMar 24, 2024 · Originally a furry, purple blob known as the 'Purple People Eater,' was the mascot for GCU. The Antelope was known briefly as “Andy the Antelope” and “Johnny Lope" before now being...
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WEBThrow it back to GCU's very special mascot of 1980 - the Purple People Eater! Who remembers this "lovable and huggable" creature?! #TBT
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