"If there is a student swell for this …" he said. "We would certainly be open to it." Missouri State isn't the only university taking a hard look at its mascot and considering a change, or addition.

Missouri State fans who voted for Boomer will be entered into a drawing to win two all-session tickets to Arch Madness basketball in 2018, which takes place March 1-4 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.