A friend texted me about it. Sad that we have to rely on mascot capering to feel good about ourselves. Really sad...

and band.

Nail on the head Mr. Costa.

That was VERY poor sportsmanship.  Time for a new Rufus. 

I watched the entire exchange from near field-level and I thought Rufus was way out of line.  It appeared he was the aggessor and yes, he did fall and his head did fall off once.  I think I saw recently two mascots get into a first fight on ESPN a short while ago and I thought Rufus was looking for a similar fate. 

That's pretty much exactly what happened... here is the full video:

http://bucknuts.com/index.php/Football-Article/what-is-rufus-bobcat-thinking/menu-id-1346.html

seriously? that was completely classless and uncalled for. what an embarrassment to OUr university. that kid should not be allowed to continue to represent the Bobcats anymore. kudos to brutus for not stooping to his level.

this is now the THIRD thread on bobcatattack where I'm on the side of the Suckeyes?! What is going on, I'M LOSING MY EVER LOVING MIND?!?! for the love of all that is holy, bobcats, let's show some class.

Wow. This is absolutely embarrassing... I was the Bobcat years ago during basketball season, as I was in the 110 during Fall Quarter. That video made me cringe all over; very unsportsman like. Granted, I would go to the opposing players area and heckle them, but never physically push or tackle them in an aggressive manner. As a mascot, you are a BIG ambassador to the University and you MUST act accordingly.

Then again, and this may seem like a shot at the Athletic Department, it wasn't really difficult to become the Bobcat when I started. No interview, no background check on if I had good interpersonal skills, prior experience, etc. You know, the fundamental requirements that EVERYONE should have if they are to put on that facade of Rufus and represent Ohio University. I simply emailed the department and expressed interest in volunteering (Mind you, this was when we had "Bob", before Rufus). They may have asked me a couple questions, but no where near the amount of screening I thought there should have been.

I know that one can be caught in the moment - when you're in uniform, you feel absolutely invincible as far as what you can do and where you can go in the arena. That is pretty much true, but you have to keep focused on entertaining the fans as the number 1 priority and not let yourself get out of control.

I really wish I could have done more events, including football. It was a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience for me - the Rufus at the OSU game clearly does not understand how much of an honor it is to be Ohio University's Bobcat.

Shame on you.

Did you see their halftime show?  One of the most genuinely lame things I've ever seen.  If not for Tennessee's rousing "How Much Is That Doggy in the Window," I'd call it the lamest.

I'm not sure if you saw the same halftime shows that we did, but the 110 embarrassed tbdbitl.  Van Halen verses a cartoons show?  Plus they had to rely on field props, people dressed up in characters, using the PA system for sound effects, and putting the cartoon character's picture up on the big screen so you know what formation the band was in.  The 110 relied on their own ability to entertain the crowd and did so quite well.  Tosu fans around me were even ashamed for their own band.

The point of getting into a college marching band is to go up one level from high school.  I even heard next week tosu band is doing High School Musical....I wish that was a joke!

EDIT: sorry Your Name, I didn't read the other thread yet.  but I'll leave the post up, still gets a good point across

I hope that particular Rufus is never permitted to wear the costume again. I thought the Buffalo stunt was put on and blown out of proportion, but if this was the same person, then we've got a pattern of behavior.

If that school up north were to decide not to allow an Ohio mascot at any future event, it would not offend me. Because, really, what other statement could they make?

Agreed!

I will say this. I have been one who has wanted Rufus to get into the game and have more banter with the opposing team for years but that was uncalled for. Mascot fights are one thing but you don't interrupt their rituals. If he wanted to fight with him he should have done it one the sidelines when Brutus was down in our side for nearly an entire half. This guy needs to be fired and probably go before judiciaries for breaking student code of conduct. Uncalled for and unappreciated.