High School Mascot Halts Football Game by Urinating on Field (VIDEO)
Live animal mascots can sometimes create unexpected issues due to their natural needs, with little warning given before they take action.
This was evident at a recent Arizona high school football game between ALA Queen Creek and Saguaro, which faced a delay due to an overfull bladder. The concept of having real animals serve as mascots dates back to Yale University's 1892 choice of a bulldog named "Handsome Dan." Over the years, various sporting events have featured animals taking to the field before the game starts.
However, this tradition sometimes backfires, as it did in Arizona. Fans awaiting the start of the game between ALA Queen Creek and Saguaro had to endure a delay when the Queen Creek mascot, a horse named "Patriot," relieved itself at midfield after being paraded during the national anthem.
A young volunteer with a plastic shovel was tasked with cleaning up, requiring two trips to fully clear the field before the game could commence.
In the end, Saguaro clinched the game with a 39-35 win.
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