If you are a fan of the University of Maryland, you’ve probably seen a fierce-looking, shell-backed figure hyping up the crowd. That’s Testudo, the official mascot of the Maryland Terrapins.

Byrd, who hailed from Crisfield, Maryland, famous for its terrapins, liked the idea of the school's new nickname. Testudo has been the official mascot of the University of Maryland for 80 years.

A pretty notable and rather green University of Maryland alumnus is slated to hit the stage to impart wisdom and an encouraging word to this year and last year's graduating classes. Kermit the ...