Apparrently the bailout doesn't include mascots

First off, I'd like to officially welcome us back to the IHBS sports blog. I think we've all agreed that since reading 60,000 word SG articles is just flat out a waste of time, general sports shenanigans will be the overriding theme. Of course if you feel the need point out the SG's douchery, feel free.


That being said, I have to share an article I read today on the D.C. Sports Bog. Apparently George Mason's mangy embarrassment of a mascot Gunston is being let go. Actually, GMU's website claims he is graduating (after 13 years), but it sounds like he was the most hated thing on campus. He was so lovingly described by alumni in the D.C. Sports Bog as a "wannabe Grover," "a poorly constructed Sesame Street character." One alumni likened him to "going to the car show in a Hyundai" and another said he had heard shouts of "We hate you Gunston!" at basketball games... from the home crowd.

Even the GMU website gives it this less than poetic description:

"With his out-of-this-world dance moves and enthusiasm for Mason Athletics, Gunston is the Patriots' most recognized and biggest fan, soaking in all of what George Mason University has to offer."

Good thing Otto specializes in the full court somersaults... and apparently physically abusing the Nittany Lion.