You used Wikipedia. Not the most credible source. Anyone could've written that. Chances are that it was someone who didn't like controversial mascots. Also we want are mascots to seem scary. We aren't called the Wisconsin Butterflies for a reason.

According to mbartol, he says the schools believe that it is disrespectful. I disagree saying that, they changed their mascots because they don't want to deal with lawsuits, and all the junk that goes with it. They'd rather have their dignity than a mascot.

According to Mind Your Own Mascot two people were vandalized for thinking it was okay for them to have mascots. Vandalism is an act against the law and should not be tolerated. That is not okay. You can have your own opinion about what mascot you want. But vandalizing something of someone’s else should not be tolerated for due punishment. In doing so we should let them have their mascots due in their sentence

I believe that controversial mascots should stay because they were chosen because of their bravery, and courage. Take the Indian Squanto. According to Heritage history books, he helped the Pilgrims stay alive through harsh winters. Black Hawk went to a war he started, and won. This is why they chose these people as mascots.