COLUMBIA, Mo. — A University of Missouri student leader wants to bring a real tiger on the football field as the school's mascot.

Missouri Students Association President Tim Noce (NOH'-chee) says having a live tiger at Faurot Field would increase school spirit and draw attention to Missouri athletics. He estimates the cost of using a live tiger at $2 million and says it would require private donations.

Similar efforts are in place at Louisiana State University and the University of Memphis, two other schools with tiger mascots.

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Information from: Columbia Daily Tribune, http://www.columbiatribune.com