If you're a bulldog, this has been a less-than-thrilling week. Two of the sporting world's most prominent animal mascots faced some harrowing circumstances -- and one couldn't overcome the odds.
In New York City, Butler's mascot, Blue III, got a little too excited on the court during a break. He threw up on the hardwood due to what his handlers said what an overdose on excitement.
Fortunately, Blue III live-tweeted the experience for us.
Go hard or go home! MT @IndyStarSports: @ButlerBlue3! RT @MattNorlander: Bulter's mascot just vomited on the court. pic.twitter.com/CCV3Xu4z6J
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 13, 2015
Puke and rally. Give me some water. I've got a #BIGEASTtourney game to win. #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/Lqxu0o82Un
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 13, 2015
I'd like to thank @Gatorade for clean-up towels, @TheGarden for rolling w/ it, & @BIGEAST for something to get so e_cited about. #GoDawgs
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 13, 2015
Blue III was able to make a full return and enjoy the rest of the game:
And I still get the girls. RT @MollyMcGrathFS1: Puke and rally @ButlerBlue3!! pic.twitter.com/jwzkvBD3lO
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 13, 2015
The ending was not so happy at Fresno State, where its beloved bulldog mascot, Victor E. II, died unexpectedly from a bee sting that sent him into a severe anaphylactic shock.
Victor E. II would have turned 3 in April.
We'll miss you Victor E. Bulldog II! @FSAthletics pic.twitter.com/zV9Yrc3f0q
— Connie Tran (@MissConnieTran) March 13, 2015
Shortly before his puking fit, Blue III tweeted out his condolences to Fresno State.
Sending condolences to @Fresno_State tonight regarding loss of Victor E. Bulldog II. We can sympathize. Sorry for your loss. #RIPVEB2
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 13, 2015