The game of football is often a testament to tough guy testosterone—with brute force, pain tolerance, and toughness considered to be hallmarks of the sport.
But every once in a while, it reveals a softer side too—like Pudge the cat.
During a recent practice at Bowling Green University in Ohio, a player suffered a serious injury and the team was devastated.
But number 47, George Carlson, knew a cat who could help. He carried the fluffy, exotic short-haired cat into the locker room believing he could lift everyone’s spirits.
Pudge did the rest. Players were captivated by the new tawny mascot. He received pats and scratches and brought smiles to everyone in the room.
Eventually, a feline-sized brown and orange jersey showed up in the locker room—and videos of Pudge with players went viral on social media. A reporter recently even tried to interview Pudge. (The cat had no comment).
“I wanted to bring morale up, so I brought him in on a Sunday,” Carlson said on a social media post. “And the rest is history.”
The new season started on August 28th, with the pug-faced Persian starring as the unofficial mascot for the Bowling Green Falcons.
The four-legged ‘Falcon’ has found a home in the fiercest of sports, purring its approval of the softer sideline of football.
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