Rousing pregame ceremony with Tusk--outdo the eagle

[lasthog]

I had never understood just what Auburn ' s pregame deal with their bird was but it always looked sort of impressive on TV. But I watched closer yesterday and I believe they keep it caged up til it's mighty hungry, turn it loose, then it flies down to the field and eats a dead rat or something they have prepared. I do believe that's about right but will be happy to accept correction if warranted.

That seems all right as things go out there,  but it got me thinking of something we could do with our seriously bad - sassed mascot, Tusk, during pregame to get everybody in the right mood.

So here goes my idea. We roll that big ole boy to midfield during pregame, and with all attention fixed on him, feed him a live chicken. Now I've seen what a hog can do to a chicken before and I'll tell you - it's something awesome to see.

Maybe Tyson would provide a chicken.

If others don't think this is a good idea my feelings won't be hurt. Also,  any suggestions how this idea might be improved are welcome.   Go Tusk!

[Nashtiger]

I had never understood just what Auburn ' s pregame deal with their bird was but it always looked sort of impressive on TV. But I watched closer yesterday and I believe they keep it caged up til it's mighty hungry, turn it loose, then it flies down to the field and eats a dead rat or something they have prepared. I do believe that's about right but will be happy to accept correction if warranted.

That seems all right as things go out there,  but it got me thinking of something we could do with our seriously bad - sassed mascot, Tusk, during pregame to get everybody in the right mood.

So here goes my idea. We roll that big ole boy to midfield during pregame, and with all attention fixed on him, feed him a live chicken. Now I've seen what a hog can do to a chicken before and I'll tell you - it's something awesome to see.

Maybe Tyson would provide a chicken.

If others don't think this is a good idea my feelings won't be hurt. Also,  any suggestions how this idea might be improved are welcome.   Go Tusk!

This is a great idea, and I don't see any way at all anyone could possibly have a problem with it. But if you want to outdo AU, you need to push him off the upper deck and let him go after the chicken at midfield.

Just MO. Also, IMO, you should unveil this idea the next time USCe comes to town.

[HogimusMaximus]

How much does Tusk weigh...150-200 lbs?  What we really need to do is get a 400-500lb Razorback and run him out on the field with 4-5 handlers like Colorado does with Ralphie the buffalo.

[lasthog]

Real good ideas from both of yall.
But as far as the hog wranglers go , I think that might be good but I'd still like to have him eat something. You know , so not to be outdone by their bird.

[Hogmeier]

Back in 1892, when the first bird suddenly took flight and circled over the field, igniting the fans and inspiring the Tigers to victory just before crashing to the field, dead...

Wait...what? Is that really how this tradition started?

So when the crowd goes silent now, are they really in awe of the bird...or are they just waiting to see if it happens again?

[Nashtiger]

Back in 1892, when the first bird suddenly took flight and circled over the field, igniting the fans and inspiring the Tigers to victory just before crashing to the field, dead...

Wait...what? Is that really how this tradition started?

So when the crowd goes silent now, are they really in awe of the bird...or are they just waiting to see if it happens again?

That's no longer a concern now that Harvey Updike is banned from Auburn

[Hogmeier]

That's no longer a concern now that Harvey Updike is banned from Auburn

Lame!

[ZERO]

I have to say, this topic is downright hilarious, lol.

[LZH]

I have to say, this topic is downright hilarious, lol.

Well, it's pretty clear that we're gonna get dry-socked on the football field for the next five years, so we may as well come up with something to look forward to.

[cram224]

I'm hearing, for the Georgia game, Tusk will parachute in to WMS near a white dog seating on a block of ice. I know M. Vick trains dogs to fight but who has experience training hogs to fight?

[Rocky Mountain Living]

I love Tusk crushing Chickens pre-game to rile up the crowd idea.   

Thanks to the OP

Makes me think of my fraternity days at the Sigma Nu house

WPS

[jkstock04]

How much does Tusk weigh...150-200 lbs?  What we really need to do is get a 400-500lb Razorback and run him out on the field with 4-5 handlers like Colorado does with Ralphie the buffalo.

He is way bigger than 150-200 lbs. Hell I would guess he is over 500.

BTW y'all are crazy if you think sacrificing a live chicken in front of 50k-70k people is even a possibility. Too many liberals in the world. I wouldn't complain though!

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

This is a great idea, and I don't see any way at all anyone could possibly have a problem with it. But if you want to outdo AU, you need to push him off the upper deck and let him go after the chicken at midfield.

Just MO. Also, IMO, you should unveil this idea the next time USCe comes to town.

This is almost it...  We build a drone airplane with an open cockpit where it looks like Tusk is flying it. Let him make a couple of passes (especially low over the opponents sideline) then straight up high to eject and parachute to the midfield logo where a double for the opponents mascot is there waiting to be eaten. THEN, at halftime let him come out and crap that thing out at midfield to demonstrate that we are going to finish the second half..!!

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

I'm hearing, for the Georgia game, Tusk will parachute in to WMS near a white dog seating on a block of ice. I know M. Vick trains dogs to fight but who has experience training hogs to fight?

They don't have to be trained to fight.. They have to be trained NOT to fight..

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

This is almost it...  We build a drone airplane with an open cockpit where it looks like Tusk is flying it. Let him make a couple of passes (especially low over the opponents sideline) then straight up high to eject and parachute to the midfield logo where a double for the opponents mascot is there waiting to be eaten. THEN, at halftime let him come out and crap that thing out at midfield to demonstrate that we are going to finish the second half..!!

I'm so convinced of this that I am quoting myself... (a few sunday morning screwdrivers are helping ) Sounds like a real winner to me...!

[DLUXHOG]

Put a nice sow at midfield and let Tusk go after her...

[Pig Worshipper]

Put a nice sow at midfield and let Tusk go after her...

That would look about like what Auburn did to us in the 2nd half on Saturday.

[Pig Worshipper]

This is almost it...  We build a drone airplane with an open cockpit where it looks like Tusk is flying it. Let him make a couple of passes (especially low over the opponents sideline) then straight up high to eject and parachute to the midfield logo where a double for the opponents mascot is there waiting to be eaten. THEN, at halftime let him come out and crap that thing out at midfield to demonstrate that we are going to finish the second half..!!

Yes, we could call this the When Pigs Fly pre game ritual.

[SemperFi]

Back in 1892, when the first bird suddenly took flight and circled over the field, igniting the fans and inspiring the Tigers to victory just before crashing to the field, dead...

Wait...what? Is that really how this tradition started?

So when the crowd goes silent now, are they really in awe of the bird...or are they just waiting to see if it happens again?

If the bird survives the pre-game ritual the Auburn officials just sabotage the opposing teams elevator, game clock and play clock too. Got to give aubbie credit for keeping up with tradition.....

[Hogwild]

I vote for a steel cage match at half time- Tusk vs LSU's tiger.

[wupigsuey]

That would look about like what Auburn did to us in the 2nd half on Saturday.

True story.

[The Divine Swine]

I love Tusk crushing Chickens pre-game to rile up the crowd idea.   

Thanks to the OP

Makes me think of my fraternity days at the Sigma Nu house

WPS

pretty surprised people actually think this is a good idea. I get it somewhat, but in my opinion it is never appealing to make another animal or living creature suffer unnecessarily. Sure we eat chickens, but they are killed humanely and quickly. Anyway, if someone conservative like me would have a problem with this can you imagine the liberal peta loving propaganda swirling around our program if we did something like this?

[Pig Worshipper]

Divine Swine, I believe most of this thread is for pure fun and not to be taken seriously.

Just about like every thread on Hogville.

[jlhogfan]

pretty surprised people actually think this is a good idea. I get it somewhat, but in my opinion it is never appealing to make another animal or living creature suffer unnecessarily. Sure we eat chickens, but they are killed humanely and quickly. Anyway, if someone conservative like me would have a problem with this can you imagine the liberal peta loving propaganda swirling around our program if we did something like this?

We should do a "Jackie Sherrill" to the opposing mascots before every game.  Not sure about Ole Miss however

[Roadrunner]

How much does Tusk weigh...150-200 lbs?  What we really need to do is get a 400-500lb Razorback and run him out on the field with 4-5 handlers like Colorado does with Ralphie the buffalo.

I think he weighs a lot more than that.

[DLUXHOG]

I think he weighs a lot more than that.

475 lbs....

[redswarmrising]

How much does Tusk weigh...150-200 lbs?  What we really need to do is get a 400-500lb Razorback and run him out on the field with 4-5 handlers like Colorado does with Ralphie the buffalo.

my brother has a 600 pound boar that could be used.only problem is he doesn't run.he's old and lazy but he's extremely tame and easy to control

[Pigdiana Jones]

I wish someone would take a 8 or 10 gauge shotgun and shoot that damn "war eagle" out of the sky. Are you a tiger or a war eagle? Make up your minds.

[Boaris Tusknik]

Think it would be cool to walk Tusk out to midfield, have a dummy with the opposing teams apparel on and then you could stuff it with his favorite snack and watch him go hogzilla on it!!

[Hogwild]

this was New Mexico St last week pre game

[MuskogeeHogFan]

I had never understood just what Auburn ' s pregame deal with their bird was but it always looked sort of impressive on TV. But I watched closer yesterday and I believe they keep it caged up til it's mighty hungry, turn it loose, then it flies down to the field and eats a dead rat or something they have prepared. I do believe that's about right but will be happy to accept correction if warranted.

That seems all right as things go out there,  but it got me thinking of something we could do with our seriously bad - sassed mascot, Tusk, during pregame to get everybody in the right mood.

So here goes my idea. We roll that big ole boy to midfield during pregame, and with all attention fixed on him, feed him a live chicken. Now I've seen what a hog can do to a chicken before and I'll tell you - it's something awesome to see.

Maybe Tyson would provide a chicken.

If others don't think this is a good idea my feelings won't be hurt. Also,  any suggestions how this idea might be improved are welcome.   Go Tusk!

I'd like to see them run him across the field prior to the game, same as Colorado does with their buffalo. Many have said that this was too dangerous, but if 4 to 6 handlers can handle a trained buffalo, I think that Tusk could also be handled. It is one run of 50 to 100 yards, from one end to the other, that has to be possible.

[Stewhog 11]

I had never understood just what Auburn ' s pregame deal with their bird was but it always looked sort of impressive on TV. But I watched closer yesterday and I believe they keep it caged up til it's mighty hungry, turn it loose, then it flies down to the field and eats a dead rat or something they have prepared. I do believe that's about right but will be happy to accept correction if warranted.

That seems all right as things go out there,  but it got me thinking of something we could do with our seriously bad - sassed mascot, Tusk, during pregame to get everybody in the right mood.

So here goes my idea. We roll that big ole boy to midfield during pregame, and with all attention fixed on him, feed him a live chicken. Now I've seen what a hog can do to a chicken before and I'll tell you - it's something awesome to see.

Maybe Tyson would provide a chicken.

If others don't think this is a good idea my feelings won't be hurt. Also,  any suggestions how this idea might be improved are welcome.   Go Tusk!

I like it. Then BB bites the head off a live bat and Mike Anderson wrestles a bear.

[HoustonwehaveaProblem]

Put a nice sow at midfield and let Tusk go after her...

I like it. I would put a les miles mask on the sow