Juan Villa / The Collegian
Kim:
What happened to Timeout?
Our cute cuddly mascot has undergone a full makeover.
His debut at the first football game caught me by great surprise.
He may be “strongerâ€Â and “hipperâ€Â but he also looks more like a cat and wears clothes that are maybe a little too tight for his own good.
I was expecting this “cooler” version of the mascot to do some back-flips or jump around thanks to his newfound fitness.
At least if he is going to look mean and tough, he could act like it, right?
That was disappointing.
He didn̢۪t tumble or carry anything heavy, but apparently he can bench press 225 pounds.
I want to know who is in the suit and if they really can do everything that Timeout is said to be able to do.
At the first football game, he just walked around the field with a football while the band played.
Wow.
I̢۪m kind of confused by the whole workout thing he did this summer. The commercial I saw showed Timeout working with trainers and getting into shape.
I mean, I guess it’s part of the act but I keep hearing about the diet he went on.
Are we talking about the person inside the suit or the actual figure?
I̢۪m so confused.
At least the old Timeout matched the logo by being big and grey. He may have looked a bit ridiculous with a big red tongue hanging out of his mouth but he still looked like a dog.
I miss the old Timeout.
Juan Villa / The Collegian
Jim:
When the new Timeout was revealed a couple of weeks ago, I legitimately thought it was a cross promotional ad for Friskies.
Last time I checked our school’s mascot was the Bulldogs, not the Wildcats. Bulldog Stadium might as well be nicknamed “The Litter Box.â€Â
This so-called makeover Timeout had over the summer was more like a nip and tuck operation. The last time I checked the Bulldog emblem is grey, not brown.
Not that the old Timeout was that intimidating, but come on, what the heck is a smiling cat supposed to do? A mascot is meant to rally support, not discourage fans from attending games.
The whole routine with the band was a little much as well. He looked more like a drunk in a costume than actually coinciding with the marching band.
As a longtime Bulldog fan, I am saddened by the departure of the old Timeout. When we were kids, Timeout would blow up his inflatable tongue and make us happy to cheer on the Bulldogs.
With the banning of alcohol at Bulldog Stadium this new mascot could be the last straw for the REDZONE.
Our football team comes home Sept. 29 and I do not foresee any better reviews for a our new mascot.
Hey, if worse comes to worse, Timeout could always stand out in front of Petco.
1997 Alumni • Dec 31, 2007 at 11:13 pm
It was truly disappointing to see that the “look” of timeout has changed. Being that I no longer live in Fresno, but attend and support FSU Athletics, it was disappointing to see the change. I am not sure whether this is a ploy for revenue (i.e. the bulldog on all apparel will have to change) or a true “makeover” – either way – the old Timeout stands strong. Family/kid-oriented, tough yet respectful, and entertaining – please bring back the old Timeout. Some of us remember him from our childhoods –
1997 Alumni • Jan 1, 2008 at 6:13 am
It was truly disappointing to see that the “look” of timeout has changed. Being that I no longer live in Fresno, but attend and support FSU Athletics, it was disappointing to see the change. I am not sure whether this is a ploy for revenue (i.e. the bulldog on all apparel will have to change) or a true “makeover” – either way – the old Timeout stands strong. Family/kid-oriented, tough yet respectful, and entertaining – please bring back the old Timeout. Some of us remember him from our childhoods –
Jim • Oct 24, 2007 at 9:18 am
Bring back the Old Timeout. This thing is very embarrassing. Tradition is important and it has been killed with this new mascot!
Jim • Oct 24, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Bring back the Old Timeout. This thing is very embarrassing. Tradition is important and it has been killed with this new mascot!
Peter • Sep 18, 2007 at 1:57 pm
The new “Timeout” is an abomination to the integrity of Fresno State. I just about choked on my instrument from within the band when I laid my eyes on this grinning fool of a bobcat wannabe…I say get the old head back, match the brown fur and let’s get on with business again. I personally have not heard one positive comment from associates, friends or otherwise about the new costume. Whoever is responsible ought to chalk it up to a grave mistake…ask for forgiveness…and fix the mistake in a hurry. Otherwise, they might run into the public opinion buzz saw that just took out Michael Vick.
Peter • Sep 18, 2007 at 8:57 pm
The new “Timeout” is an abomination to the integrity of Fresno State. I just about choked on my instrument from within the band when I laid my eyes on this grinning fool of a bobcat wannabe…I say get the old head back, match the brown fur and let’s get on with business again. I personally have not heard one positive comment from associates, friends or otherwise about the new costume. Whoever is responsible ought to chalk it up to a grave mistake…ask for forgiveness…and fix the mistake in a hurry. Otherwise, they might run into the public opinion buzz saw that just took out Michael Vick.
jennifer • Sep 15, 2007 at 3:22 pm
All i have to say is that I want the old time out back!!!!
jennifer • Sep 15, 2007 at 10:22 pm
All i have to say is that I want the old time out back!!!!
Kerry Vickner • Sep 14, 2007 at 10:05 am
I don’t know, looking at the two pics with this article it appears to be a choice between Alvin from the Chipmunks after a bad case of the mumps…or…Gizmo from the 80’s movie Gremlins, after a bad bout with a glass of water…I don’t think there’s much room for improving either of those costumes…(I did have to laugh at the Friskies comment, nice job)…oh, a PS for the bleeding heart mother of the mascot…buy a small fan for your son’s costume head, make him drink plenty of water prior to the game, and give him a cool towlette when he comes of from a “timeout” after his broiling routines, that should keep him as cool as the writers in the air conditioned box…(I gotta get a life, writing on a college blog instead of working is gonna get old quick).
Kerry Vickner • Sep 14, 2007 at 5:05 pm
I don’t know, looking at the two pics with this article it appears to be a choice between Alvin from the Chipmunks after a bad case of the mumps…or…Gizmo from the 80’s movie Gremlins, after a bad bout with a glass of water…I don’t think there’s much room for improving either of those costumes…(I did have to laugh at the Friskies comment, nice job)…oh, a PS for the bleeding heart mother of the mascot…buy a small fan for your son’s costume head, make him drink plenty of water prior to the game, and give him a cool towlette when he comes of from a “timeout” after his broiling routines, that should keep him as cool as the writers in the air conditioned box…(I gotta get a life, writing on a college blog instead of working is gonna get old quick).
Jeanie Artist • Sep 14, 2007 at 9:06 am
Not only are the writers of this article harsh they should learn to have some compassion. Let’s think about game day. It was 100 degrees at kick off and the field temperature was about 140 degrees. Now consider that this person is in a heavy fur suit. How many flips would the writers be doing at that point? It’s easy to criticize when you are sitting behind a computer writing your article in an air conditioned office..
Jeanie Artist • Sep 14, 2007 at 4:06 pm
Not only are the writers of this article harsh they should learn to have some compassion. Let’s think about game day. It was 100 degrees at kick off and the field temperature was about 140 degrees. Now consider that this person is in a heavy fur suit. How many flips would the writers be doing at that point? It’s easy to criticize when you are sitting behind a computer writing your article in an air conditioned office..
Alysia • Sep 14, 2007 at 3:33 am
I better not see this thing at the game September 29th…I’m totally gonna BOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the outfit he had on though. It’s cute.
Alysia • Sep 14, 2007 at 10:33 am
I better not see this thing at the game September 29th…I’m totally gonna BOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the outfit he had on though. It’s cute.
Lisa N. • Sep 14, 2007 at 1:00 am
This is a travesty. New Timeout has that “dog in the headlights” look about him. Not good …
Lisa N. • Sep 14, 2007 at 8:00 am
This is a travesty. New Timeout has that “dog in the headlights” look about him. Not good …
Bulldoggeled • Sep 13, 2007 at 9:17 pm
They better bring back the “Real Timeout” back before NCAA 09 comes out. If the new mascot (I won’t call that thing Timeout) makes the game, I will never forgive FSU for screwing up another great thing about our school.
Bulldoggeled • Sep 14, 2007 at 4:17 am
They better bring back the “Real Timeout” back before NCAA 09 comes out. If the new mascot (I won’t call that thing Timeout) makes the game, I will never forgive FSU for screwing up another great thing about our school.
Christopher • Sep 13, 2007 at 12:49 am
he wasn’t suppose to have been on the field while the marching band was performing
Christopher • Sep 13, 2007 at 7:49 am
he wasn’t suppose to have been on the field while the marching band was performing
Benjamin Baxter • Sep 12, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Last time I checked, the Bulldog emblem was white.
Benjamin Baxter • Sep 12, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Last time I checked, the Bulldog emblem was white.
Xango Vulviis • Sep 12, 2007 at 1:48 pm
that new mascot just looks sassy and rather sad—nothing original about it. Come on—–shoes?
Xango Vulviis • Sep 12, 2007 at 8:48 pm
that new mascot just looks sassy and rather sad—nothing original about it. Come on—–shoes?
kris graben • Sep 12, 2007 at 12:19 pm
I stand corrected, Mike. Not harsh, according to all the adoring, faithful Bulldog fans. Thanks for the LOL on some of those comments…very LOL funny. “Crack Cat” is my favorite. Having looked at the picture, I am in agreement that the animal does look like it is on drugs…or in heat …or something like that. Way to present a reasonable view Jim and Kim.
kris graben • Sep 12, 2007 at 7:19 pm
I stand corrected, Mike. Not harsh, according to all the adoring, faithful Bulldog fans. Thanks for the LOL on some of those comments…very LOL funny. “Crack Cat” is my favorite. Having looked at the picture, I am in agreement that the animal does look like it is on drugs…or in heat …or something like that. Way to present a reasonable view Jim and Kim.
Mike Foster • Sep 12, 2007 at 11:14 am
Harsh? check out the web speak on the new timeout. Those people are harsh.
Mike Foster • Sep 12, 2007 at 6:14 pm
Harsh? check out the web speak on the new timeout. Those people are harsh.
kris graben • Sep 12, 2007 at 8:07 am
Geez. Harsh.
kris graben • Sep 12, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Geez. Harsh.