The Cowboys’ beleaguered mascot has been with the team for 30 years. That’s also how long it’s been since they last played for an NFC championship. Coincidence? There's only one way to find out.

They could have easily become the UTSA Armadillos back in 1977. But rest assured, the “beloved traditions” of the University of Texas at San Antonio, including its roadrunner symbol and mascot Rowdy, ...