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Confessions of College Mascots in Midwest Heartland
A feature on college mascots Willie the Wildcat at Kansas State and KU's Big Jay and Baby Jay, detailing the demands of head costume wear, strict secrecy, and year round appearances. It profiles mascot coaches Kamille Ratzlaff and Kamille Ratzlaff, plus former Willie Kurtz, highlighting training, secrecy, travel, and moments that shape the roles.
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Manhattan
Kan
Willie
Wildcat
Kansas State
K-State
University of Kansas
Kamille Ratzlaff
Jayhawk
Big Jay
Baby Jay
Johnson County
Topeka
Augusta
Peoria
III
Ratzlaff
America
Lady Gaga
Allen Fieldhouse
Lawrence
Willie Travis Kurtz
Kurtz
Paola
Beckett Willie
Snyder
Bill Snyder
Ku’s Ratzlaff
Jay
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas