(S49) PT #5 - Mascots

[MrKrumz]

The Luchadors currently don't have a mascot, as far as I can tell. So I made up Nestor. Nestor is a massive Luchador clade in the Crimson and Green TIJ is known for. His kickoff celebration is jumping off the field got post, and smashing someone through a folding table with his version of the “People's Elbow”. Nestor has been known to put other mascots into chokeholds, and currently sit at a 35-0 record against other mascots. Nestor has even fought a couple player, and been quickly ejected from games. Nestor has been a wild card for TIJ, but also has been the soul of the franchise. His ability to get the crowd roaring is something other mascots dream of. Currently Nestor is starting a new halftime performance where fans can come down, and wrestle him. The first few contestants end up in the hospital after getting folded like a pretzel. Nestor is the life blood of TIJ.

[Piercewise1]

Sarasota's mascot is, unsurprisingly, a Sailfish. While the costume can be cumbersome due to the life-sized rostrum, or bill, protruding from the front, this item is actually the secret to the mascot's successful game-day entertainment. Because that bill is essentially a long stick and, as any child will tell you, there's nothing better for playing outdoors than a really good stick. Here are just some of the mini-games that our mascot has played with kids (and the occasional celebrity guest) in between quarters:

Ring Toss - throw colorful rings onto the mascot's bill to win a prize
Joust - line up opposite the sailfish with a balloon sword and race towards each other, attempting to "run them through" (complete with cartoonish and over-dramatic "death" sequence)
Limbo - lean back as you attempt to walk under the sailfish's bill without bumping it
Keepy Uppy - help the sailfish keep a balloon in the air as you all tap it upward with your "fin" (in the kid's case, a single finger)

Nothing like a stick game to entertain a child who's bored in the third hour of a football game!

[soevil]

The newly unveiled Osaka Kaiju mascot has taken the ISFL by storm. Modeled after the giant and fierce King Ghidorah, the Kaiju mascot has many underlying meanings. The three heads are a nod to the Osaka prefecture flag, which is three O's stemming from a single base. Traditionally, the O's symbolize hope, harmony, and prosperity, but I like to think it football terms it represents the whole of the game - Offense, Defense, and Special Teams (and in the locker room they represent Triceracop, Corey Trevor, and Russell Jimmies). Furthermore, the Kaiju's coloring of Blue, White, and Red are also to honor Osaka, as the flag colors are Blue and White. We threw in a little red as homage to the former Butchers branding. Currently, our mascot does not have a name, however, the rights have been auctioned off for charity and I believe were acquired by our very own Triceracop, so check back soon to find out our beloved Kaiju's official name! (162)

[cinco de la tarde]

The Minnesota Grey Ducks have a long and storied tradition of player based mascots taking the field each season. This season is no different. One of the most prominent of these mascots has to be in honor of our beloved team captain, Traffic Cone. Traffic Cone's fan mascots (aka "The Coneheads") can be seen not just in the hallowed grounds of the Quack Shack but they surround the parking lots to the stadium and even extend throughout the streets of Duluth like an orange wave of fervor. Just look at them lining up after the game last week waiting for an autograph from their beloved leader.



Cone fever has spread to such a high intensity that it can be see all across the globe. See here how they deftly line the racetrack and cheer on their favorite Olympians.



The Coneheads sure are an organized bunch. Rarely do you ever see them out of order. The last and maybe the most subsection within these Conehead mascots is the brave Youth Coneheads, aka "The Conettes". See these two young tykes as they enjoy the delicious reward of a hard earned Grey Ducks victory.



We do not know how long this phenomenon will last, but to our beloved captain. We salute you!

[JKortesi81]

SHL PT

[124715]

The mascot of the Dallas Birddogs is a funny little creature called jreed12. Some sources claim that jreed12 is, in fact, the general manager of the Dallas Birddogs; in reality, he is actually a small dog that runs around the stadium and barks loudly when the team is performing poorly. Most mascots do something to celebrate their team's scores, but jreed12 only pipes up when the team does something wrong. Jreed12 has also been known to bark at fans in the stands. Allegedly, he was trained this way as a security measure, but it doesn't appear that the fans that receive these treatments have done anything wrong. In order to appreciate the "bird" part of the Birddogs name, previous Dallas teams have also introduced a bird mascot alongside the typical dog. However, the first bird chosen for the mascot was replaced after stealing french fries from stadium-goers and the second bird simply flew out of the roof of the open-air stadium, putting a swift end to the birds-as-mascots initiative for Dallas.

[Bwestfield]

New York Silverbacks have always had an interesting mascot named Amy. Amy first appeared in a 1995 film starring Tim Curry called Congo. While Congo itself was a failure, Amy shined and was able to continue her career as the mascot for the Silverbacks. Amy’s unique ability is that she can talk, she will often communicate with the fans and the opponents mascot if they are around. One thing that she enjoys doing is playing with the little kids who are close to the field. She will pretend to groom them or pick bugs out of their hair. Sometimes she will pretend to play football with some of the other players. She thinks of herself as the quarterback type. Taking charge and being a leader is what she is all about. So when you are down in New York City, be sure to stop by the stadium where Amy is ready to play and sign autographs.

[jayamshah99]

Written option: Every team has a Mascot to represent the namesake of the team often appearing on the sidelines to help amp up the crowd. Describe your team's Mascot and what about there persona, name, or game rituals makes them unique! Do they do a pushup for every point scored like Oregon's Puddles the Duck? Or maybe they put on a Dog and Pony like USC's Traveler? Or maybe they're just unique for having a clever name like The Jacksonville Jaguars Jaxson de Ville. If your team doesn't have an official Mascot then come up with your own idea!

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The Bondi mascot is a pirate -- a buccaneer to be precise. In my head, the Bondi Buc (named Bart Blunderbuss, obviously) "sails" out onto the field wearing a lime green trench coat, a yellow bandana and an eyepatch in the shape of a football, on a little pirate ship float. He parades around the field, flying the BBB-themed Jolly Roger in the faces of our foes. In addition to the pre-game antics, his primary responsibility during the contest is to fire The Cannon (a prop cannon filled with confetti) on every BBB touchdown, much to the fans' delight.  

Once the game concludes, The Buc has a handful of closing tasks, depending on the outcome. If BBB lost the game, The Buc will lower the BBB flag and sail sullenly off into the tunnel, living to fight another day. However, upon a victory, The Buc will parade the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Game around the field to sign autographs on the pirate ship float, all while firing off a series of cannons to proclaim victory.

[hihihi_62]

After some basic research I was unable to locate mascot details for the London Royals which is A-OK because making up my own sounds way more fun. I feel like the obvious choice here is lion but that is TO basic. So, without further ado allow me to introduce the Royals new mascot Lord Farquad. Yes, you heard that right. After his career in acting (Shrek) Lord Farquad was down bad and after nearly ruining his life with addiction the Royals hired him as their mascot and saved his life. He is now a beloved member of the team and every time the Royals score he rides a real life lion around the field as the crowd goes wild. On occasion during rivalry games Lord Farquad will also feed the lion animals representing the opposing team's mascots (sorry Coyotes, Grey Ducks and bird dogs) which PETA absolutely hates but the Royal fans love.

[amjohnson636]

As any logical team would do, the Orange County Otters host a pack of mascots that live around the stadium. With out newest set of renovations sponsored by the ISFL Weekly Mirror, OCO installed a literal moat around the stadium. This moat is home to two dozen otters who all have happy partners in the moat. During games we welcome them onto the field as they take their waterslide down the South endzone and make an appearance to inspire both the players and fans. In addition to this we also have a large inflatable mascot that flops around in the stands frequently bombarding sitting onlookers in their seats with their full body weight. We have no idea who dresses up in this costume nor do we pay them any sort of compensation, yet they persist with their efforts and we do not care enough to stop them quite frankly. We hope this continues as it adds a bit of flavor to our stadium atmosphere.