Comments on: Mascot makeover spoils traditions

By: 1997 Alumni

1997 Alumni — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 06:13:34 +0000

It was truly disappointing to see that the “look” of timeout has changed. Being that I no longer live in Fresno, but attend and support FSU Athletics, it was disappointing to see the change. I am not sure whether this is a ploy for revenue (i.e. the bulldog on all apparel will have to change) or a true “makeover” – either way – the old Timeout stands strong. Family/kid-oriented, tough yet respectful, and entertaining – please bring back the old Timeout. Some of us remember him from our childhoods -

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:18:23 +0000

Bring back the Old Timeout. This thing is very embarrassing. Tradition is important and it has been killed with this new mascot!

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:57:30 +0000

The new “Timeout” is an abomination to the integrity of Fresno State. I just about choked on my instrument from within the band when I laid my eyes on this grinning fool of a bobcat wannabe…I say get the old head back, match the brown fur and let’s get on with business again. I personally have not heard one positive comment from associates, friends or otherwise about the new costume. Whoever is responsible ought to chalk it up to a grave mistake…ask for forgiveness…and fix the mistake in a hurry. Otherwise, they might run into the public opinion buzz saw that just took out Michael Vick.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:22:01 +0000

All i have to say is that I want the old time out back!!!!

By: Kerry Vickner

Kerry Vickner — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:05:03 +0000

I don’t know, looking at the two pics with this article it appears to be a choice between Alvin from the Chipmunks after a bad case of the mumps…or…Gizmo from the 80’s movie Gremlins, after a bad bout with a glass of water…I don’t think there’s much room for improving either of those costumes…(I did have to laugh at the Friskies comment, nice job)…oh, a PS for the bleeding heart mother of the mascot…buy a small fan for your son’s costume head, make him drink plenty of water prior to the game, and give him a cool towlette when he comes of from a “timeout” after his broiling routines, that should keep him as cool as the writers in the air conditioned box…(I gotta get a life, writing on a college blog instead of working is gonna get old quick).

By: Jeanie Artist

Jeanie Artist — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:06:36 +0000

Not only are the writers of this article harsh they should learn to have some compassion. Let’s think about game day. It was 100 degrees at kick off and the field temperature was about 140 degrees. Now consider that this person is in a heavy fur suit. How many flips would the writers be doing at that point? It’s easy to criticize when you are sitting behind a computer writing your article in an air conditioned office..

By: Alysia

Alysia — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:33:02 +0000

I better not see this thing at the game September 29th…I’m totally gonna BOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the outfit he had on though. It’s cute.

By: Lisa N.

Lisa N. — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:00:12 +0000

This is a travesty. New Timeout has that “dog in the headlights” look about him. Not good …

By: Bulldoggeled

Bulldoggeled — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:17:35 +0000

They better bring back the “Real Timeout” back before NCAA 09 comes out. If the new mascot (I won’t call that thing Timeout) makes the game, I will never forgive FSU for screwing up another great thing about our school.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:49:04 +0000

he wasn’t suppose to have been on the field while the marching band was performing

By: Benjamin Baxter

Benjamin Baxter — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:51:41 +0000

Last time I checked, the Bulldog emblem was white.

By: Xango Vulviis

Xango Vulviis — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:48:10 +0000

that new mascot just looks sassy and rather sad—nothing original about it. Come on—–shoes?

By: kris graben

kris graben — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:19:33 +0000

I stand corrected, Mike. Not harsh, according to all the adoring, faithful Bulldog fans. Thanks for the LOL on some of those comments…very LOL funny. “Crack Cat” is my favorite. Having looked at the picture, I am in agreement that the animal does look like it is on drugs…or in heat …or something like that. Way to present a reasonable view Jim and Kim.

By: Mike Foster

Mike Foster — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:14:19 +0000

Harsh? check out the web speak on the new timeout. Those people are harsh.

By: kris graben

kris graben — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:07:03 +0000

Geez. Harsh.