The University of Oklahoma did not identify the individual behind (underneath? in?) the Sooner Schooner pony costume that was dismissed from the program, nor did the school pinpoint what, specifically, the person did that was so egregious he or she got fired.
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The Sooners have two horse mascots: Boomer and Sooner.
KFOR, a TV station in Oklahoma City, reported that the mascot in question was “taunting OSU supporters, at one point allegedly spilling popcorn on spectators.”
The Oklahoman has reported that the person in the mascot costume blocked the game from view for several fans, including the wife of OSU coach Travis Ford.
Regardless, OU issued a statement denigrating the individual’s behavior while also confirming that the school had severed ties with the mascot handler in question.
OU sources said the dismissed mascot was told multiple times not to return to the section where he was causing trouble.
“The individual involved has been dismissed from the mascot program for unsportsmanlike behavior. The University of Oklahoma apologizes for this occurrence, which in no way reflects the standards of hospitality and sportsmanship of the University of Oklahoma.”
Source: Tulsa World
