Mascots Archives

Roundup: Reggie Miller For President, an Attractive NASCAR Driver, Nevin Shapiro and Obama vs. Rondo

Posted August 18, 2011, 8:15 am by Stephen Douglas (CRM!) (232 Comments)

Did Obama ruin Rajon Rondo’s jumper? Plus: Luther Campbell on Nevin Shapiro (Miami’s Caligula), Jordan Palmer’s heart, horrible vacations, Bro Speak and Simon Cowell on Pippa!

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Joey Votto’s Sportscenter Commercial Took Two Hours, 18-20 Takes

Posted May 24, 2011, 1:30 pm by Jason McIntyre (55 Comments)

Joey Votto’s Sportscenter commercial made its debut Monday, and while he’s solid, “Mr. Redlegs,” the Cincinnati mascot, is brilliant without saying a word. Votto told the Cincinnati Enquirer the spot took two hours to shoot, and about 18-20 takes. Votto’s statistics in 2011 are a bit down from his 2011 MVP campaign, and the Reds [...]

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Roundup: Dodgers Fans Don’t Feel Safe, Stephen Garcia Suspended (Again) & the Terrifying Cobra Pit

Posted April 7, 2011, 8:52 am by Jason McIntyre (218 Comments)

Stacy Keibler … it’s easy to tell travelers how “safe” resorts are in some of these dangerous countries … Glenn Beck and Fox News are over … man arrested for barking at dog … a cow is being taught how to jump like a horse … Ralph Nader’s idea for reform is idiotic …  man [...]

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Roundup: Air Canada Hates Hockey Headshots & Gophers’ Mascot Punched at Gymnastics Meet

Posted March 10, 2011, 8:02 am by Jason McIntyre (266 Comments)

Mila Kunis … anyone carry a gun regularly? … here’s an NFL mock draft … ladies, care to speak up on this one? … I long ago lost the ability to tell whether or not Britney’s still hot … Orlando is the most dangerous Spring Break destination … I like the idea of a “WatchGator” [...]

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Utah Jazz Mascot Gets the Better of Fan in Bizarre Altercation at Midcourt [UPDATE]

Posted January 19, 2011, 12:10 pm by Jason McIntyre (77 Comments)

If you’re going to try and rumble with a mascot, make sure you don’t end up humiliating yourself, like this clown. Give the Cavs’ fan credit for having the temerity to attack the mascot at center court, I guess. [via Hot Clicks] [UPDATE: A Jazz spokesman has chimed in on the fracas. It's fake, as [...]

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The Duck Teaches a USC Cheerleader to Dance

Posted November 3, 2010, 12:00 pm by Jason McIntyre (47 Comments)

Might be time for a profile of the Duck in the Oregonian. Between the pushups and the dance moves, the Duck has had an impressive season. Nice job by this kid breaking out the worm (:58). And nice stems on the blonde USC cheerleader who makes a few appearances in the video. [via The Wiz [...]

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The Roundup: Gisele Loves Brady’s Bieber Haircut and the Twins Win the AL Central

Posted September 22, 2010, 8:00 am by Jason McIntyre (239 Comments)

Minka Kelly & Sofia Vergara … Worm eats Cedar Rapids man’s retina … rich people are angry! … J-Woww has been offered $400k from Playboy … teachers, students, you know the drill … if you care about education in this country, take 30 minutes and read this … pocket notebooks of 20 famous men … [...]

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