I really did not expect any legit responses to this thread... go figure.
Sorry to hear about Smoky the 8th. I have a dog and know what it means for anyone to lose one. But I have to raise a question here and I raise this in no offense intended. I ask this in true sincerity. Why does the University of Tennessee have a dog mascot? They are the Volunteers/ the Vols/ the Lady Vols et al. I know that Georgia has a live bulldog roaming the sidelines but that's probably because they are known officially as the Bulldogs in NCAA sports, Texas has the Bevo the Bull, Colorado has some buffalo but nary a wolverine has ever been present on the Michigan 50 yard line. Is this a cultural thing popular in the SEC, the South, Texas? I am not stereotyping as I recognize FSU has the native american and Miami has some sort of toucan Sam "hurricane" pelican bird gawking away. Please advise. And while were at it: what is the Philly Phanatic? Thanks in advance.
If I'm not mistaken, the Philly Phanatic is a play on the spelling for a fanatic Phillies fan. The name "Phillies" is a take-off on the city of Philadelphia's nickname, Philly. Now why the Philly Phanatic is costumed as a big chicken is another issue...
I really did not expect any legit responses to this thread... go figure. As I see it we Americans may bash pro players, college players, coaches, chearleaders, ice skaters, even our relatives. But dont mess with our PETS.
Now why the Philly Phanatic is costumed as a big chicken is another issue... Remind me to never eat chicken at your house.
so somkey passed away, ok , fine, dont get me wrong im a dog owner myself (cocker spanial, bulldog, and greyhound) but seriously mascots are usually treated better than some of the athletes. it not llike he had a hard life
Remind me to never eat chicken at your house Bring the Phanatic over, I'll show you how to smoke him. I've got just the right beer to shove up his... ps. This story is a cover up. He was eaten by a Gator.
to 1651 maismith: the toucan sam you refered to at miami is actually called an "ibis". its a local seabird that original inhabitants to the area would always watch for. if the birds disappeared and went inland then the locals knew a hurricane was immanent.
