Which Midwestern Native American tribe, who settled near the confluence of the Missouri and the Mississippi rivers, is represented by mascot Chief Big Track at Arkansas State University?
ASU Indian Family The ASU Indian Family was a trio of mascots for Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The family consists of Chief Big Track (named for a prominent Osage chief), an unnamed brave and an unnamed princess. It is one of the few trios of athletics mascots for a university.
Crooked River (Missouri) The Crooked River is a 71.4 mi tributary of the Missouri River in west-central Missouri in the United States. The river was the site of the Battle of Crooked River during the Mormon War of 1838. According to the Geographic Names Information System, the stream has also been known historically as "Big Creek," "Little River" and "Tiger River." The Crooked River was named for its meandering disposition. Big Creek refers to the stream's status as the largest tributary to the Missouri River in the county.