Very popular name will NOT be Washington’s new mascot Ian Price January 22, 2022 1 minute read The Washington Football Team is explaining why an overwhelmingly popular new mascot name is not in final contention to become its new identity. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Comments on Blue Ridge Parkway ClosureNext: Youngkin says listen to Principals on masks for now Related Stories Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026 Roanoke City Council recap: Housing stalemate, gunshot sensor rollback top busy session Ian Price July 8, 2026