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What is Saint Francis' mascot? The origin story of Frankie the Friar, this year's March Madness nightmare fuel
Originally, the Red Flash had a friar creature as their mascot without a name, which debuted in the 1983-84 school year. The ...
March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments
Fans navigating the dozens of schools in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments might become as attached to the ...
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Frankie the Friar, other mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournaments
Frankie the Friar wears a permanent grin and a habit for tiny St. Francis University. The Red Flash are in the men's ...
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March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments
With its grinning, bald-domed Frankie the Friar mascot, the Red Flash reached the Big Dance for the first time since 1991. The school of about 2,000 students is sure to gain more fans if it can ...
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March Madness mascots take center stage during NCAA men's and women's tournaments
In this photo provided by Scott Stover, St. Francis University mascot Frankie the Friar performs Feb. 22, 2025, during an NCAA college basketball game in Loretto, Pa. (R. Scott Stover via AP ...