[3] The 19 schools were told that unless they changed their nicknames or got permission from local tribal leaders to use the name, they would be banned from participating in NCAA postseason tournaments.

In an attempt to placate the NCAA, the University retired Chief Brave Spirit,[4] and replaced him with a live Native American, dressed in period-appropriate clothing and riding on horseback,[5] in a manner similar to Florida State mascots Osceola and Renegade.

However, the NCAA refused to remove Louisiana–Monroe from its list of abusive team nicknames, and on January 30, 2006, the University announced that they would be renaming the school athletic teams, and removing all Native American symbolism and imagery from the campus.

Chennault commanded the American Volunteer Group of pilots during World War II, whose Curtiss P-40 fighter planes were dubbed "Warhawks.

[9] In honor of Chennault and Louisiana's contribution to aviation, Ace is always seen wearing a black bomber jacket and flight goggles.