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    North Dakota State University`s Thundar Finishes Second

    MCLEAN, Va.--(Business Wire)--

    After months of fierce competition, Iowa State University`s Cy proved to be the

    `big bird` of the gridiron, having pulled in the majority of the millions of

    votes cast to earn the coveted title of Capital One Mascot of the Year. Cy edged

    out the fierce and feisty Thundar from North Dakota State University in the

    championship round. The highly anticipated announcement was made on air during

    halftime of the nationally televised Capital One Bowl. Cy bested 11 deeply

    talented (and oddly-proportioned) All-American mascots to bring glory (and

    $10,000) to Iowa State University.

    "This was one of the most closely watched and fiercely fought competitions to

    date, featuring two mascots with varying talents. The fans have spoken, and

    named Cy as the BBOC - Big Bird on Campus," said Steve Schooff at Capital One.

    "This contest was designed to recognize the unsung heroes of college football,

    so we`re thrilled to see so many fans get behind their mascots with over 4.5

    million votes cast."

    Last summer, 12 eye-catching characters were named to the Seventh Annual Capital

    One All-America Mascot Team, and have since been embroiled in an intense

    competition to be named Capital One Mascot of the Year. Since September 8th,

    fans have come out in force casting their votes at www.capitalonebowl.com.

    The Contenders

    Auburn University - Aubie

    Boise State University - Buster Bronco

    Brigham Young University - Cosmo Cougar

    Iowa State University - Cy

    Louisiana State University - Mike the Tiger

    University of Maryland - Testudo

    North Carolina State University - Mr.Wuf

    North Dakota State University - Thundar

    UCLA - Joe Bruin

    University of South Carolina - Cocky

    University of Tennessee - Smokey

    United States Air Force Academy - The Bird

    "We`re proud of all of our All-Americans, who sacrifice their tail feathers,

    sweat, fur and tears to support their schools," added Schooff.

    This year`s eclectic crew of birds, mammals and reptiles were chosen from

    Division IA and IAA athletic programs with college football teams. They made the

    squad after being ranked on mascot musts such as interaction with fans,

    originality and pedigree. The panel of judges included mascot guru and

    historian, Dr. Roy Yarbrough, and representatives from Capital One.

    Over the past six years, Capital One has helped thrust the spotlight on these

    unsung heroes of the gridiron. Team members starred in a national advertising

    campaign, which this year featured the mascots participating in the Capital One

    Mascot Challenge - Top Tailgater, a series of unusual (and fictitious) grilling,

    cooking and tailgating competitions. In addition to the hoopla, each mascot

    received $5,000 for its school`s mascot program. Cy, the Capital One National

    Mascot of the Year, received an additional $5,000 scholarship to help fund Iowa

    State University`s mascot program.

    "Cy joins a prestigious list of winners, which consists of Division 1A and 1AA

    winners spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic," added Schooff.

    Prior winners included a kangaroo from the Midwest (Univ. of Akron, 2007), a

    cougar from the Northwest (Washington State`s Butch T.Cougar, 2006), a working

    man (Nebraska`s Herbie the Husker, 2005), a grizzly bear (Univ. of Montana`s

    Monte, 2002 and 2004) and a gamecock (Univ. of South Carolina`s Cocky, 2003).

    2008 COMPETITION RECAP

    We said farewell to six of the mascots as we entered the playoffs. During week

    one of the playoffs (Nov. 24 - Dec. 1) past champion, Maryland`s Testudo (#6)

    continued his underdog run to the semifinals by upsetting Boise State`s Buster

    Bronco (#3), as South Carolina`s Cocky (#5) kept his hopes alive by defeating

    Air Force`s The Bird (#4) in a beak-to-beak fight to the finish. Week two (Dec.1

    - Dec.8) featured North Dakota`s Thundar (#1) and Iowa State`s Cy (#2) against

    Testudo and Cocky. Thundar continued to showcase his number one seed by stomping

    Testudo, while Cy continued his flight to the finals by defeating Cocky. The

    final round (Dec. 8 - 15), featured Thundar and Cy battling for bison vs. bird

    supremacy, as well as the ultimate title.

    About Capital One

    Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) (www.capitalone.com) is a financial

    holding company whose subsidiaries collectively had $98.9 billion in deposits

    and $147.3 billion in managed loans outstanding as of September 30, 2008.

    Headquartered in McLean, VA, Capital One has 739 locations primarily in New

    York, New Jersey, Texas, and Louisiana. It is a diversified bank whose principal

    subsidiaries, Capital One, N.A. and Capital One Bank (USA), N. A., offer a broad

    spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and

    commercial clients.

    Capital One Financial Corporation

    Steve Schooff

    972-295-1676

    stephen.schooff@capitalone.com

    Copyright Business Wire 2009

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