I know I’ve been giving Shasta a hard time lately (as has much of the country), but when you get your ass kicked by the Oregon Duck, that’s going to happen.

So, Shasta, I want you to watch this video. This is how a mascot should act. Notice that the Kansas City Wolf doesn’t run away. He eagerly runs to the action. Notice that he doesn’t run screaming to the cheerleaders for protection. Notice that he eagerly jumps onto the pile to get in a few shots.

And Shasta, remember, we’re not laughing with you, we’re laughing at you. — John Royal

This article appears in Sep 20-26, 2007.

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