History of the Bulldogs
The Drake Bulldogs are the intercollegiate athletics teams representing Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The Bulldogs' athletic program is a Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) member and competes at the NCAA Division I level.[4] Drake also sponsors teams in the Pioneer Football League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Summit League. Drake's live bulldog mascot is Griff II; the costumed mascot is Spike, and the school colors are blue and white.
College Sports Established
1881
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
College Name
Drake University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1921 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
Conference History
1907 - 1951, 1956 - Present / Missouri Valley Conference
1951 - 1955 / Independent
Nickname
Bulldogs - The teams were known as "The Drakes" until 1908, when John L. Griffith, the newly appointed football coach, brought English Bulldogs to the sidelines of games, prompting Des Moines Register sports editor Art Gordon to dub the teams "the Bulldogs". Drake's current live mascot, Griff, is named for Griffith as a result.
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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