University of Montana's Monte Named to Capital One All-America Mascot Team & Featured in TV Commercials
10/10/2002 12:00:00 AM | Football
Monte to Compete for National Mascot of the Year Via Online Polling
FALLS CHURCH, Va., (Oct. 10, 2002) - Capital One today announced that University of Montana's Monte was selected to the first-ever Capital One All-America Mascot Team. Monte will be featured in an upcoming television advertising campaign and compete against the other 11 mascots for the title of Capital One National Mascot of the Year to be announced during the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1, 2003.
"Each year the best college football players are named to All-America teams, and for the first time ever, college mascots will have their own team," said Pam Girardo, manager, consumer public relations at Capital One. "Capital One thinks it is time to give these true heroes the recognition they deserve."
FALLS CHURCH, Va., (Oct. 10, 2002) - Capital One today announced that University of Montana's Monte was selected to the first-ever Capital One All-America Mascot Team. Monte will be featured in an upcoming television advertising campaign and compete against the other 11 mascots for the title of Capital One National Mascot of the Year to be announced during the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1, 2003.
"Each year the best college football players are named to All-America teams, and for the first time ever, college mascots will have their own team," said Pam Girardo, manager, consumer public relations at Capital One. "Capital One thinks it is time to give these true heroes the recognition they deserve."
Thursday, June 04
Friday, May 01
Monday, March 30
Monday, March 30







