MEET TEMOC...
The Official Mascot for the UT Dallas Athletic Department...and the entire Comet Community!
TEMOC is the official mascot for UT Dallas Athletics...and the entire university. The character of TEMOC was crafted by alumnus Aaron Aryanpur when the Comet Athletics Department joined the NCAA in 1998. Temoc's name, blue skin and fiery orange hair all come from a single source:
TEMOC is "COMET" spelled backwards.
TEMOC is part of the UT Dallas Spirit Team - joining the UT Dallas Cheerleaders and Power Dancers in promoting school spirit and supporting the Comets basketball and volleyball teams in the gym; as well as making appearances to cheer on the UTD soccer, baseball and softball teams at the field. He's a crowd favorite - particularly with the younger fans.
In addition, TEMOC is a staple at events across campus - including Homecoming, Orientation, Welcome Week and all kinds of other campus-wide celebrations.
Throughout the years, TEMOC has undergone several "makeovers," and now sports an exceptionally "fit" look - no doubt a result of the hours he spends working out in the Fitness Area.
TO HAVE TEMOC ATTEND YOUR NEXT EVENT, please request an appearance by filling out the attached form.
