Butler Blue III—a very good boy—is banned at March Madness, and it’s a damn shame.
SB Nation notes that an NCAA rule states live mascots aren’t allowed in the Tournament until the Final Four. So, unless the Butler Bulldogs make it that far, Butler Blue III will be sidelined.
It’s disgraceful the NCAA looked at this face and decided NOPE, not allowed!
I want to eat him so much, but we're @BIGEAST brethren. Good luck in the #NCAATournament tonight, @FatherMarquette! #BEdancing #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/m82G25ijiI
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 17, 2017
What is this, a restaurant? No pets, no shoes, no service? Come freaking on.
The only logical explanation I can pin down for the ban is, they don’t want opposing players or fans to see Blue III and develop instant paralysis from his cuteness.
Dogs be jealous because I get my @koppscustard curbside. ?? pic.twitter.com/x3O2dNviWT
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 17, 2017
I didn’t have a dog in the NCAA Tournament, but I sure do now. I’m cheering for the Butler Bulldogs to win the championship just so I can see this good boy get a chance to parade the sidelines. Butler Blue III needs to be there to watch his boys try to win it all.
Butler Blue III is the spirit behind the Bulldogs. Keeping him at home is silly. He offers post-game cuddles and can console Bulldogs players and staff should the team suffer defeat.
To the NCAA, I say…
Shame.