Showcase your passion and add to your impressive collection with officially licensed Mens Bulldogs shirts, Mens Butler Bulldogs T-shirt and much more from the ultimate sports store. Stream CBSN live or on demand for FREE on your TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone. [5], Blue II weighed 63 lb (29 kg) and featured a fawn and white fur coat. Why Butler Blue III, the adorable bulldog mascot, can't attend NCAA Tournament games An NCAA rule is in place that limits live mascots at arena. There's a new mascot in town. [10] To get to Houston, Blue II had to board a plane for only the second time in his life. [17], On January 24, 2013, it was announced that Blue II would retire at the end of the season. Trip was introduced in 2012. Butler Bulldogs Recent History, News & Betting Odds. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Updated Mar 10, 2020 7:15 PM EDT. In 2011, Klout named his Twitter feed one of the top 10 feeds representing a college or university. The arrival of Butler Blue IV also ushered in a new page to the Butler Blue Live Mascot program, as Blue is under the care of a new handler, Evan Krauss ’16, and his wife, Kennedy. And he's about to graduate, so to speak. [10] He quickly drew national media attention, appearing on national TV morning shows and newspapers across the country. Next season, Trip's great-grand-nephew, Blue, will take over. The Butler Bulldogs football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Butler University located in the U.S. state of Indiana.The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Pioneer Football League.Butler's first football team was fielded in 1887. INDIANAPOLIS – Butler’s live bulldog mascot, Blue IV, has become the Mayor of March. Butler Bulldogs - Mascot Crew $18.00. The condition is non-reversible and affected both sides of his heart. Evan’s boss and the man behind Butler’s live mascot program, Michael Kaltenmark, is retiring from that role in May. Butler's live Bulldog mascot, Butler Blue 2, is leaving on a jet plane* for his 2nd consecutive Final Four appearance. Butler lost the game, but the nickname "Bulldogs" stuck. [5], Blue II's favorite treats included "Holistic Select snacks, ice cream and cheese." [11] An Associated Press story said "Forget Coach K, Magic or Sparty. (1,587) 1,587 reviews. He then ran to the student section of the arena and grabbed an oversized rawhide bone. [7] On campus, regular students also patted Blue II on the head whenever they could, believing he would help them get good grades. Sometime after the school had been renamed in honor of its founder, Butler was suffering a poor football season in 1919. [6][8] According to ESPN's Eamonn Brennan, Blue II "fostered an online persona second to none in college sports", using Twitter better than most coaches. Favorite. $34.95. - Mandatory for applicant to be graduating from Butler Senior High School (Butler, NJ), Class of 2021 - Mandatory for applicant to have participated in the Bloomingdale Butler Youth Football or Cheer program for at least three (3) completed seasons. "[4], Butler Blue II (March 27, 2004 â€“ August 31, 2013) (often called simply Blue II or Blue) served from 2004 to 2013. It was an emotional last run for the two best friends. In addition, Blue III enjoys great care and support from Bark Tutor, City Dogs Grocery, Don Hinds Ford, Good Dog Hotel & Spa, Holistic Select, Nike, WellPet, and Dr. Kurt Phillips’ 92 of Mass Ave Animal Clinic and Fountain Square Animal Clinic. Butler Blue IV (born October 30, 2019), also known as Blue, became Butler's official live mascot effective with the 2020–21 school year. He choose "Christians" as the school mascot. One of the more popular attractions was Blue II, the Butler mascot. [9], During the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament opening rounds, Butler requested to have Blue II attended the games. Evan Krauss, a university marketing specialist who took over from Kaltenmark as mascot handler. Blue II was retired on May 20, 2013 and replaced by Butler Blue III. They have a son who played soccer at Butler, and Jodi had regularly provided pregame treats for Butler's live mascots since Blue II became the mascot in 2004. [18], Blue II had participated in training his successor since 2012. $8.99. A much-loved mascot with an irresistible mug. Officially announced on January 22, 2020, he was introduced on January 24, first to the university community in the day and then to the general public at the Bulldogs' game that evening. Kaltenmark, who also owns Blue III, had previously stated that Blue II had "several good years left" and no plans to retire. Reporters crowded around Blue II and posed for pictures with him. Come back! That day in December, Butler Blue IV was a six-week-old, five pound, American Kennel Club-Registered English Bulldog puppy in a … [5] Before each home basketball game, Blue II sat at mid-court and waited as each starter pat him on the head for good luck. He began with a position on the Butler Blue Crew, a student group that assists the handler. He was known by the tagline "Butler's Mascot, America's Dog. Butler Bulldogs mascot Trip not attending Big East Tournament INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 01: The Butler Bulldogs mascot chews on a bone before a game against the Providence Friars at Hinkle Fieldhouse on February 1, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tough to follow in Trip's big paw prints, but Blue seems well on his way. [2] Kaltenmark, who at the time was awaiting a kidney transplant (which he ultimately received in January 2020),[4] also retired from his handling duties at that time, though he remains in his full-time position at the university and is still involved with the mascot program in a behind-the-scenes role. Cherokee Legend Rock, one of the nation’s winningest and most decorated English Bulldogs of the last decade and of all time. TMZ ran this sweet composite pic with their article about Blue.. Last year's Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianaoplis was a short drive from the Butler campus. You may have heard that Butler University is missing its mascot costumes. Butler University's bulldog retiring after 7 ... One Last Trip | Butler Blue III to Retire at the end of the 2019-2020 Academic year, California Privacy/Information We Collect. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. [19], In June 2013, Blue II was diagnosed with Cushing's disease, an auto-immune disease that causes skin problems. Copyright © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc.All rights reserved. By … NCAA rules prohibit live animals during tournament games, and so Blue II was not allowed to attend. When Phillips examined the litter at six weeks of age he noticed male stood out among the others.. High quality Butler Bulldogs gifts and merchandise. Trip was made his debut before a sellout crowd in Hinkle Fieldhouse prior to a men’s basketball game on Feb. 18, 2012. Last The name "Butler Blue" was selected in a University-wide naming contest, and Blue made her debut as Butler’s official mascot at a men’s basketball game in February 2000 to a standing ovation in historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. ", "Final Four: Butler mascot Blue II has become a star in his own right", "Butler Campus, Downtown Abuzz Before Big Game", "Rain washes out practice for Indianapolis 500", "Georgetown's mascot bulldogs meet Butler's bulldogs", "Butler University mascot Blue II to retire", "Next generation: Butler University announces Blue III, third in mascot line", "Sad news: Butler's Blue II has fatal heart ailment", "Butler's original live mascot Blue I dies", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Butler_Blue&oldid=1009909531, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. However, when Butler made an unexpected run to the Final Four, Blue II was granted a special exemption and allowed to attend the festivities in Indianapolis. Butler will pass the collar from Butler Blue III to 4-month-old mascot-in-training, Butler Blue IV before Saturday's game against DePaul. Now an recognized AKC Canine Good Citizen, Blue III has assumed the primary role of official mascot for Butler University. Browse the elite array of Mens Butler Bulldogs t-shirts and tees at Fanatics this season. Finally back in the office after Pops’ #kidneytransplant! He was given just weeks to live and was not expected to make any further public appearances. Here he comes — Butler Blue III — otherwise known as Trip (short for triple). [14], Interest in Blue II was renewed when Butler returned to the tournament in 2011. $27.95. Butler Bulldogs mascot vomits on court at Big East tourney. The tour drew local media attention throughout, and attracted national recognition when Blue II and Blue III had a "summit" with Georgetown's live bulldog mascots, Jack and Jack Jr.[16] The tour allowed Blue II to take part in the pre-game ceremonies of several away games in addition to his normal appearances at all home games. But the collection of photos tells the bigger story: the end of an era. [11] Next to then-head coach Brad Stevens, Blue II had become the "undisputed star" of Butler basketball, according to Eamonn Brennan. The bulldog was panting from the walk. At that time, Blue III assumed the role of the new official mascot of Butler University. He wasn't as concerned about me as [he was] working the room. Seasons do not need to be consecutive. [5] He was owned and cared for by the Kaltenmark family. Watch CBS News anytime, anywhere with the our 24/7 digital news network. He was 9 years old.[6]. [6], Blue II was born on March 27, 2004, to sire CH Sandy Ridge Too Right Mate and dam Kongs Margie M. Blue II is the second in a lineage of English Bulldogs bred by Frank and Jeane King of Kong King Kennels in Lizton, Indiana, to serve as the mascot of Butler. Butler University announced Monday … Michael Kaltenmark, the university's director of external relations, who had been the handler for Blue's predecessors Butler Blue II and Blue III ("Trip"). [6] If Butler had made the Final Four, Blue II would have attended the event, but the Bulldogs lost in the third round of the NCAA tournament to Marquette. Butler University's bulldog retiring after 7 years. [2], At the time Trip's retirement was announced, it was planned for him to embark on a farewell tour, billed as "One Last Trip". Butler Blue IV (born October 30, 2019), also known as Blue, became Butler's official live mascot effective with the 2020–21 school year. Dean Reynolds is a CBS News National Correspondent based in Chicago. From shop ViveLaFeteApparel. A Fathead graphic has also been created. In October 2019, the university announced that Blue III would retire at the end of the 2019–20 school year. [9], After the season ended, Blue II's newfound fame continued, with appearances requested all around Central Indiana. The guy everyone wanted to see before Saturday's Final Four had four legs and fur. Of all the cool things that dog and I do, our nights in Hinkle and a run for the bone are the most cherished; and now behind us.