In the mix of pregame football rituals, watching the Kentucky game and the postgame antics related to a sorry defeat – Cocky turned 30.
Reading a little on his “bio” on wiki – HERE– it notes “the current version of Cocky made his debut at the Homecoming game of 1980.”
Happy Birthday to our feathered friend and here is a video to show just what the bird does to inspire the crowd from time to time. He is the best mascot in the NCAA realm –