This happened at halftime.
An appearance between halves at Greensboro Coliseum by the Zooperstars. From left to right: Dick Flytale, Yao Flamingo & Dennis Frogman. Not pictured: Mackerel Jordan.
Thanks to Kyle at the Mid Majority for the video.
Mascot Night "game."
Pictures courtesy of Stephen Goldsmith.
Final score? 2-1.
I can't remember which mascot scored the game's only field goal.
Above: Tiger guarded by Buster.
Around Atlanta.
Some pictures from the 3.65 mile walk from my hotel to the Georgia Dome...
I don't believe this was erected for this weekend's events, but it could have been.
R2D2 mailbox.
A tribute to Emperor Palpatine.
Free Ludacris concert in Centenial Park.
That guy has a lot of hit songs and he knows it.
Color your own J.J. Jumper.
Villanova coach Jay Wright at an autograph station that also featured Tennessee's Bruce Pearl and American Idol's Daughtry.
Wheelchair basketball exhibition.
Though shall not worship false idols.
Poor, neglected Slamball court.
Mascot Night 2007.
Joining the Princeton Tiger, visiting Columbia Lion mascot Roaree, Boomer of Trenton Thunder fame, arena football pusher Soulman, the Somerset Patriots' own Sparky and the mysterious Racoon Sports Racoon for Mascot Night 2007 was the above individual.
People had a lot of questions for me last night, but the most popular was easily "what is that big gold thing walking around Jadwin?"
Now you know. He represents a nationally famous trophy and award company.
The Tiger's team won the Mascot Game 2-0, as all the mascots teamed up to shut out Roaree.
Camden Riversharks supermascot Finley was announced over the p.a. as playing in this halftime game but did not show.
Princeton 60 Penn 59 (OT).
box score
postgame audio - coach joe scott, scott greenman & justin conway
I'd love to see Princeton schedule more women's/men's doubleheaders, especially for non-conference games.
Center left, dark vest, white shirt, moustache - Bill Cowher.
(Oh for a zoom lens.)
ESPNU doesn't skimp on chairs.
I have been spotted.
I have had J.J. Jumper sit on my wife.
I have made peace with J.J. Jumper by getting him/it to respect my wedding ring.
Ok, this might be the cutest thing ever.
Though it might be this.
Someone might want to tell the chef that Judson Wallace's senior night was last season.
Scott Greenman joins WPRB after the game.
What can J.J. Jumper do for my school?
J.J. Jumper hits the hardwood for the sixth consecutive year during the 2005-06 NCAA basketball season. J.J. travels across the country making appearances at Divisions I, II and III men's and women's basketball games in an effort to draw young fans to your home court.
J.J. brings giveaways for fans.
J.J. performs skits and promotions during timeouts and/or halftime.
J.J. mingles with the crowd during breaks in the action.
J.J. poses for pictures and signs autographs.
J.J. does backflips into the Columbia student television broadcast, destroying $6,500 worth of equipment.
Princeton 63 Dartmouth 60.
box score : postgame audio - coach joe scott
postgame audio - edwin buffmire & scott greenman
Bad news, America.
J.J. Jumper is coming back to Jadwin Gym on March 7th.
Princeton 52 Brown 37.
box score : postgame audio - coach joe scott
postgame audio - justin conway & noah savage
If Soul Man knew about this, I doubt he would have been so eager to pose.
Camden Riversharks mascot Finley with WFMU mascot Mike Lupica.
(Please don't tell these nice people about the Carnegie Mellon game.)
Jake Wilson from Basketball U. watches the game live at Jadwin while simultaneously streaming action in Ithaca and at the Palestra. Woah.
For the first time since the early 1990s I sat on "the other side" of Jadwin Gym. How strange to be able to see the players' feet during a game!
Return of Soulman.
For the thousands* of readers who demanded a picture of AFL mascot Soulman at Jadwin Gym, enjoy.
*If unique site visit totals use commas instead of decimal points.
Mascot night.
The most exciting night of the year at Jadwin Gym.
(L to R) Boomer, Mad Dog, Tiger.
Nicole caught a Somerset Patriots t-shirt, or rather, a shirt fell smack in her lap while she was least expecting it. First time in four seasons that anything has been thrown remotely in our direction.
The annual halftime "game."
(L to R) Some sort of Raccoon, Tiger, Boomer, Mad Dog, Holy Cow, Sparky.
Also taking part but not pictured: The Philadelphia Soul's Soulman - Less annoying than J.J. Jumper but as annoying as Dan Ackroyd.
Harrison Schaen, not as interested in mascots, watches his once and future teammates.
I do not care for you, J.J. Jumper.
Don't let these happy children fool you. J.J. Jumper must be SHOWERED WITH KISSES. There are ample opportunities to KISS J.J. Jumper in the face at a basketball arena near you between now and the end of the season. Answer the critical alarm!
It is troubling that J.J. Jumper's schedule allows him to be in several different arenas in several different time zones at the same time. A mark of pure evil if you ask me.
