Georgia Bulldogs v. Arkansas Razorbacks Mascot Smackdown: Russ v. Tusk
by T Kyle King on Sep 14, 2010 12:15 AM EDT
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PrintAlthough the Georgia Bulldogs and the Arkansas Razorbacks share a relatively brief gridiron history with one another, the combatants who will meet in Sanford Stadium on Saturday share something in common: Georgia and Arkansas have the only two live lineage mascots in the Southeastern Conference.
Georgia, of course, is in the interregnum between Ugas, as Russ has served as interim mascot since Uga VII passed away last November. Arkansas also has undergone a recent transition on the live mascot front, as Tusk II died last January and was succeeded by his brother, Tusk III. Evidently, Arkansas has improved greatly on its previous poor track record of caring for live mascots, as evidenced by the presence of a healthy, cute "baby Tusk" on the sideline.
We can analyze position matchups and coaching schemes all we like, but let’s get down to the real question concerning Saturday’s showdown. Which team is better situated at mascot? Which one do you like, Russ or Tusk?
Go ‘Dawgs!
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Come on Kyle
I know this is a football blog and all, so some people want to act tough, but the poll should really admit this this is a contest of cuteness (which I feel Russ-rone wins). Seriously, it’s between a baby pig (adorable) and a droopy-faced bulldog who sleeps on a bag of ice during the games and wears a jersey like he’s people (even more adorable).
I always assumed "Tusk"
was some nickname for Darren McFadden. Speaking of which, the thought occurred to me this morning: thank God he’s gone. Getting McFaddened this week would be even worse than last week’s Lattimoring. I don’t know that our run defense could hold DMac under 200 yards.
I vote for Tusk as well...
only cause he would be yummy after roasting on an open pit all afternoon.
Now that is one adorable mascot.
"I want anything wearing red and black to tear the head off anything that isn't." - Lewis Grizzard
by RedCrake on Sep 14, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Tusk” was a decent Fleetwood Mac album, but I’m partial to “Rumours” and Peter Green’s version myself…
by get swoll yunel on Sep 14, 2010 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to get to this in my Dawgography when it comes up...
…but I’m partial to Russ since we share the name outside the internets.
This isn't relevant to the mascot deal...
but what’s up with Chris Rainey getting arrested? Now if we beat FL this year, their fans will blame it on that. Did any of our recent ex-players actually threaten to kill someone? Surely not, that sounds like Tennessee-level stuff.
I think our closest parallel would be Montez Robinson's situation, which was bad enough.
Still hope he gets things straightened out.
At least he didn't sell a jersey.
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