What the heck is a Shocker, and why is it Wichita State's mascot?

As Wichita State prepares to meet Notre Dame in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2015 NCAA basketball tournament (Thurs., 6:15 p.m. CT), there are plenty of questions that can be asked of the teams and the matchup. The most

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