BOISE, Idaho — The job of a mascot is simple: entertain. Get the crowd excited and show that you, and the school you are representing, are the best.
Unfortunately, Spike, the beloved Bulldog that represents Gonzaga, failed to so during the men’s basketball team’s NCAA tournament-opener against UNC Greensboro.
About halfway through the first half, the PA announcer called upon Spike and Spiro the UNCG Spartan to have a dance battle. And well, Spike lost. Badly.
I love Spike just as much as the next Zag and appreciate that compared to other mascots around the league, Spike is endearing and will not appear in your nightmares.