When Mascots Strike Back: The Dark Side of the Thumper

In a recent sporting event, the mascot of a popular team was unexpectedly thumped by a member of the opposing team's fans. This incident has sparked controversy and debate among fans and observers alike. While many are calling for stricter security measures and consequences for the fan responsible, others argue that it was simply a harmless act of rivalry. The incident occurred during the half-time show, as the team mascots were entertaining the crowd with their usual antics. The mascot of the home team was playfully interacting with the crowd when a fan of the opposing team suddenly jumped over the barriers and forcefully thumped the mascot. The video of the incident quickly went viral, gaining attention from both sports fans and the general public.

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The video of the incident quickly went viral, gaining attention from both sports fans and the general public. Many were shocked by the audacity and aggression displayed by the fan, while others found it amusing and saw it as part of the passionate spirit of sports. The main focus of the discussion surrounding this incident is the issue of security.

The time USF coach Jeff Scott tackled Tulane’s mascot, Gumby

TAMPA — When USF coach Jeff Scott remembers the childhood days he spent around Bobby Bowden’s Seminoles, he thinks about the pregame speeches, the practices, the family dinners, the profound impact the late Florida State legend made on his family and his career.

And the time Scott tackled the Tulane mascot.

Scott’s dad, Brad, spent 11 years as an assistant under Bowden during the Seminoles’ glory days. That gave the younger Scott (and other coaches’ kids) sideline access during games once they turned 7.

In the fourth quarter of one of those games — an FSU rout — Scott and a handful of other coaches’ kids decided to sneak from the Seminoles’ sidelines to the other side of the field. That’s when they hatched their brilliant plan.

“We tackled their mascot,” Scott said Tuesday. “All the fans, you know, are cheering. We’re kind of, like, beating up the mascot. We just thought that was a lot of fun.”

And it was … until FSU’s weekly family dinner four nights later. At the team dining hall, Scott and his fellow mascot assailants heard an announcement over the loudspeaker from Bowden’s secretary: Will all the children who were on the sidelines last week please go to Coach Bowden’s office, right now?

The kids did as they were told. Bowden turned around from behind his desk.

All right, Bowden said, here’s the deal. If y’all are going to be on the sidelines, y’all got to behave. We can’t have y’all beating up the mascot. I’ve got all these people writing letters and all this stuff. Y’all can be down there and have fun, but y’all don’t need to be beating up the mascot. Y’all understand?

“We’re scared to death,” Scott said. “We’re about to cry in there.”

And with that, Bowden said they were good and dismissed them. No other mascots were injured (as far as we know).

Scott didn’t name the mascot at first Tuesday, but, after some crack investigative reporting by the Tampa Bay Times (checking old schedules on Wikipedia), he confirmed the tackled mascot belonged to Tulane. FSU thumped Tulane 73-14 in 1987 and 59-9 in 1989.

A search of newspaper archives, sadly, could not confirm the account. At the time, according to Tulane’s website, the mascot was “a costumed green wave wearing a Tulane jersey” and nicknamed Gumby.

Scott’s Bulls, it should be noted, play at Tulane on Nov. 20.

“Maybe that’s why I left that out,” Scott said.

We’ll have more, serious reflections from Scott and the Bulls on Bowden’s life and legacy later this week.

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The kids did as they were told. Bowden turned around from behind his desk.

Supporters of stricter security measures argue that incidents like this should not be tolerated and that fans who display such behavior should face severe consequences, including bans from attending future games. They believe that a safe and respectful environment is crucial for enjoying sports events. On the other hand, some argue that this incident should not be blown out of proportion. They argue that it was simply a harmless act of passion and rivalry between fans, which, while not ideal, is a common occurrence in sports. They believe that implementing stricter security measures would only dampen the atmosphere and take away from the overall experience for fans. Overall, the incident involving the thumping of a team mascot has sparked a lively debate regarding security and fan behavior at sporting events. As discussions continue, it remains to be seen whether there will be any significant changes in security measures or consequences for such incidents..

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