Perhaps inspired by big Dave Gallagher and the M Men during the 1977 Buckeye game, check out what happened when Brutus tried to get loose before the 1983 edition of The Game.
That’s then-Michigan diver Bruce Kimball, in his letterman’s jacket, doing the honors. As the Daily described it later that year:
You’ve got to love the Michigan diver’s spunk. Anooyed by Ohio State’s obnoxious mascot, Brutus, Kimball took it upon himself to humble the clown, much to the delight of Michigan fans. Latest word is that Kimball is not considering moving from the pool to the gridiron.