Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Video: Reporter runs with Ralphie, pays the price from Ralphie's handler

Live animal mascots: We love them because we fear them. But as Fox Sports Net's Jim Knox found out Saturday during his pre-game run with (or at least near) Ralphie before Colorado's upset over Georgia, sometimes you've got to keep your head on a swivel for the humans, too. Keep your eye on the guy in the coat and tie:

Amazingly, that wasn't the most painful moment of Knox's sideline career, or the most embarrassing. In fact, it probably doesn't even rank in the top three. Hey, they can't all look like Erin Andrews out there. Some of us have to hustle in this world, and occasionally get hip-checked by a buffalo trainer. All in a day's work.

[Video: Jaguars mascot bungee jumps from top of stadium]

- - -
Hat tip: Deadspin.
Matt Hinton is on Twitter: Follow him @DrSaturday.

Other popular stories on Yahoo! Sports:
• Video: NFL player gets massive air on incredible touchdown
• Big changes in this week's NCAA football rankings
• Michael Vick shares a unique bond with Eagles coach


View the original article here

No comments:

Post a Comment