Should all universities nicknamed the Huskies change their school name?
Notre Dame's nickname of the Fighting Irish is probably going to be protested now by peace activists.
american style football is organized warfare without weapons other than their bodies, why do you think it is so popular. there is a need in some people's psyche to participate vicariously with violence...then there is england's rugby
as for huskies, most are domesticated canines and can be quite friendly