 Fans then participated in a naming contest on www.ohiobobcats.com from June through August, the chosen name of the Bobcats' new mascot was Rufus.The winner of the naming contest, Alicia Lagana (‘BSJ 90, MS ‘92, now Alicia Anderson-Lasker) of Hilliard Ohio, was recognized at the Ohio University home game versus Bowling Green on September 30, 2006.Rufus was the popular choice for many fans because "Lynx rufus" is the species name for the bobcat.