At Amherst College, the selective New England liberal arts school in Massachusetts, there is a decent chance Lord Jeff could be replaced by a rodent. For years, the Amherst College mascot and sports teams were unofficially known as the Lord Jeffs. Still, references to Lord Jeff dotted the campus, with his name displayed on an inn, a coffee shop and other businesses. Not every Amherst alum embraced the rejection of Lord Jeff. After dropping Lord Jeff, Amherst launched a replacement campaign.

Source: Washington Post January 11, 2017 09:46 UTC