It is often said that a good bout of pugilism is a way to resolve differences and arguments. And most of the time, boxers aren’t the only ones who put their fists to use to get their word across. Apparently, college football happens to be a worthy contender for the same. In fact, two college football mascots were seen engaged in a sparring session.
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Arizona State University has had a longstanding beef with the University of Arizona. And it can be said that Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Wildcats have shared a rivalry that is both profound and timeless. Moreover, their latest clash of this ‘Duel in the Desert’ was no different.
The duo recently faced each other at Arizona Stadium. While tensions flared in the field, the same transpired on the sidelines.
Final Punch Stats for Sparky The Sun Devil vs. Wilbur the Wildcat:
• Sparky: 5/9 Power Shots
• Wilbur: 2/4 Total Connects pic.twitter.com/WYNhAs0fBR— CompuBox (@CompuBox) November 25, 2022
Just before the third touchdown, an all-out brawl took place between the mascots of both teams. And fans seemed more interested in watching Spark the Sun Devil and Wilbur the Wildcat, letting their hands do the talking. Moreover, it seemed like Wilbur took the major brunt during the ‘attack’. This happened just seconds before ASU quarterback Trenton Bourguet threw a touchdown to wideout Giovanni Sanders giving the Devils the lead.
However, things later turned bright for the Arizona Wildcats as they emerged as the victors in the match. And, in turn, also secured the Territorial Cup.
Fans react to Sparky the Sun Devil beating Wilbur the Wildcat
Fans were quite intrigued to see the tensions flaring between Sparky the Sun Devil and Wilbur the Wildcat. In fact, they took to social media to share their thoughts about the incident.
Way to go Sparky! Kick Wilbur's ass.
— La Mama di Lilo (@barbarasiebrec1) November 26, 2022
Sparky ain’t nothing to mess with Lol let’s go sparky 😂
— Jamese (@valladayjamese) November 25, 2022
I knew Sparky could throw hands
— Jeannie (@CoffeeWJeannie) November 26, 2022
A lot of fans were quick to point out Sparky’s pugilistic prowess. And they even mentioned that he is not a mascot to be messed up.
At least we won a fight
— Evïl Lindsey (@evillyndz) November 26, 2022
Similarly, user @evillyndz also spoke about Sparky’s boxing skill, while also shedding light on the team’s loss.
Wilbur ate those shots
— Julio Fuentes (@juliomv540) November 26, 2022
Meanwhile, user @juliomv540 mentioned that Wilder ate the shots like a champ.
Sparkly won the battle but lost the war, BEAR DOWN!!!!
— Jonathan Blank (@Jkblank11180206) November 25, 2022
Sparky came more ready for battle than the team did today https://t.co/0Yi06MJ1rP
— JB (@MrSoAmazing20) November 25, 2022
In the same vein, a few other fans also touched on the team’s loss. A fan even mentioned that Sparky came more prepared than the team.
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You need not to do this. Mascots should NEVER FIGHT.
— Patrick Mosser 🦅 (@westy6176) November 26, 2022
However, a user was not too pleased to see the mascots fight. He even stressed the fact that mascots should never fight.
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