The FEAR Factor: Mike The Tiger

I heard a really interesting piece from one of my die-hard Bama buddies just awhile ago. One of the line coaches at the school he coaches football for, John Causey, use to play on the O-line for the Tide back in the day. He recounted a trip to Tiger Stadium, and having to walk past Mike the Tiger before the game started. He stated words such as 'never been so scared in all his life as this 400-pound cat looked him dead in the eyes'. Mike, according to him, simply sat there, staring, and started flicking his tail, as if to say 'keep moving u t-bone steak bitch'.

Also, in this telepathy moment, he remembers thinking in his mind, and saying to Mike, 'if you dont eat me, and let me play this game, I promise I will never walk by your cage again'. In return, he swore Mike said back to him, 'you know these bars can't hold me right? They are just for decoration.'

Just listening to the retelling of the story, I could tell the guy was still scared $hitless to this day, but he appears to have a nice experience to reflect on (now that it is over)

It beckons the question: Is there any team mascot out there as awesome as Mike?? Imagine THAT happening to at least half the visiting team. I'm sure Mike has added to our stellar home record in his own little way