Rameses, a Dorset ram, serves as the live mascot at UNC football games. WUNC reporter and Tar Heel super fan Will Michaels tagged along for the recent game against Duke.

Rameses XXI has been UNC’s “live” mascot for eight or nine years, according to the family. “He’s going to live out the rest of his days in luxury on the farm,” Hogan said.

Since then, Rameses has represented the University as its official mascot. Graham said Rameses I only lived for one year after his first appearance, and Rameses II also died after a year.

Former Rameses from 2018 to 2022, Daniel Wood, was asked to stay on as the permanent director of the program and currently oversees the mascot team. “It takes a lot to work 400 events a year ...

North Carolina mascot: Rameses the Ram (Tar Heels) Nevada mascot: Alphie, Wolfie Jr. & Luna (Wolfpack) New Mexico mascot: The Lobo Northwestern mascot: Willie the Wildcat Oakland mascot: Golden ...

Here's the history behind the North Carolina Tar Heels and their mascot. ... UNC had the live animal Rameses - yes, an actual ram - attending football games starting in 1924.

Rameses XXI has been UNC’s “live” mascot for eight or nine years, according to the family. “He’s going to live out the rest of his days in luxury on the farm,” Hogan said.