This is the mascot from the Cairns Taipans in Australia, claiming that he she it did not have an affair with Tiger Woods. UPDATE: It's a snake. Because, as you know, nothing plays basketball like a snake. … [Read more...]
Jan
06
Houston Rockets Mascot Clutch Is One Of The Best
One of the finest mascots in the business is Clutch from the Houston Rockets... If you've ever had a chance to see this bear do his thing, it will leave you rolling on the floor. He not only is funny, but also incredibly athletic (he does trampoline dunk in that suit.) Anyway, after the jump is a video of Clutch nailing a half-court … [Read more...]
Jan
05
Obie, The Orange Bowl Mascot And Lady Gaga Are Dating?
This just in, it seems that Obie, the Orange Bowl's finest mascot (pictured above) has been trying to get with pop star Lady Gaga since New Years Eve. Here are the his posts from Dec 31st: I never heard if he actually met her, but he doesn't look like the kind of guy to kiss and tell... Obies Twitter: http://twitter.com/orangebowlobie … [Read more...]
Jan
05
Roll Tide Roll! The Houndstooth Twins…
If you know University of Alabama football, you know the two young ladies above. If you know us at YMS, we're suckers for any picture featuring a mascot. Well, I guess this works out for both of us. If you have a picture of your favorite sports mascot with an attractive female (or an opposing mascot with a not so attractive female), feel free … [Read more...]
Jan
04
RIP Tusk II, Razorback Mascot, You Will Be Missed
Photo By mhaithaca Here at YMS, we don't have a lot of tolerance for stupid humans in mascot suits, we do have a small place in our hearts (and sometimes stomachs) for those harmless live mascots that so many teams get excited about. Well, today, the live mascot world just lost one of it's own. The University Of Arkansas mascot Tusk II died … [Read more...]
Jan
04
Hey FIBA, Your Mascot Sucks
www.FIBA.com FIBA, the International Basketball Association (Try telling that to the NBA.) Have unveiled their new mascot for the 2010 World Basketball Championships in Turkey... It's a cat that has two different colored eyes, and thinks it's a dog. That's what the press sheet says... a cat that thinks it's a dog? From the … [Read more...]
Jan
04
Hey Minnesota Vikings, Your Mascot Sucks
Picture by: resedabear on flickr That crazy guy above, his name is Regnar, and if you don't know, he's the ferocious and mean mascot for the Minnesota Vikings... But somehow it became a tradition for him to do some not so ferocious Viking style dances... If I wanted to see a dance at the Minnesota Viking game, I'd look at the … [Read more...]
Jan
02
Pistol Pete Suspension To Be Served Tonight
Due to an altercation last year that left a mustache without a home, and a Blue Bull cowering, New Mexico State's Mascot, cleverly named "Pistol Pete will serve his one game suspension tonight when the two teams meet again. Video of last years altercation after the jump: … [Read more...]
Jan
01
University of Cincinnati “Bearcat” Wins Capital One Mascot Title!
Apparently, this is somewhat of a big deal. Capital One has once again announced the "Bearcat" from The University of Cincinatti as the winner of its "Capital One Mascot Challenge." "I am thrilled that Bearcat Nation answered our call to vote for Bearcat in the 2009 Capital One Mascot Challenge," said UC Director of Athletics Mike Thomas. … [Read more...]
