Mascots and team animals have long played an important role in sports culture. However, the Tennessee Tech college football team didn’t have a mascot to bring fun to the field for their fans—until now. They have someone very special: Khaleesi.
Khaleesi, Tennessee Tech Football’s beloved golden retriever, has been a constant source of joy and energy for the team over the past 17 months. The fun fact is that she was recently given the official title of “Director of Pawsitivity,” a playful badge often used as a resume for golden retrievers involved in football.
Khaleesi’s New Role Brings Smiles and School Spirit to Tennessee Tech
Giving golden retrievers special titles has become a fun tradition in the world of sports. These playful badges aren’t just cute—they celebrate the joy and comfort these dogs bring to their teams. One of the most popular titles is “Director of Pawperations,” often used in football circles to honor a dog’s presence and impact.
Now, after 17 months of tail wags, joyful flops, and endless smiles, Tennessee Tech Football has officially given this honor to their beloved golden retriever, Khaleesi. Her job is simple: to bring joy to the field, just as a mascot would. And to make it official, Tennessee Tech Football shared the moment with fans on social media.
To announce the exciting news, Tennessee Tech Football recently tweeted, “After 17 months of spreading joy, flops, and tail wags, it’s official — Khaleesi now holds the prestigious title of Director of Pawsitivity 🏆✨ Here’s to the good girl with the best vibes! 💛🐶”
After 17 months of spreading joy, flops, and tail wags, it’s official — Khaleesi now holds the prestigious title of Director of Pawsitivity 🏆✨
Here’s to the good girl with the best vibes! 💛🐶#AimHigh | #WingsUp pic.twitter.com/ES7z09U1V1
— TTU Football (@TNTechFootball) May 20, 2025
Khaleesi is a campus favorite, appearing at team practices and game days to cheer on players, meet fans, and lift everyone’s spirits with her friendly energy. Her new title perfectly reflects her positive influence on the team’s culture.
However, Khaleesi isn’t the only golden retriever making waves in football. Peter Herbstreit, the dog of renowned sports analyst Kirk Herbstreit, has also captured attention in the college football world. Peter has received fun titles like “Director of Pawperations” and “Director of Snuggles” at major football events. Much like Khaleesi, Peter brings comfort and joy wherever he goes.
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This growing trend of golden retrievers serving as morale boosters highlights how much teams value the happiness these dogs bring. Whether it’s Khaleesi at Tennessee Tech or Peter traveling with Herbstreit, these dogs make football better with their loving presence.
Now that Khaleesi has her official badge, Tennessee Tech has proven that sometimes, the best kind of comfort comes with tail wags and happy flops.
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