Rice's Mascot, Sammy the Owl, Ejected for Roughing Referee

Rice University's own mascot, Sammy the Owl, got ejected (who even knew that was possible?) from the school's game against Tulane Wednesday night after apparently arguing a call and refusing to move off the baseline to allow for the inbound pass. But it turns out there was more. Wait until CBS replays the last bucket (about 1:40 in) and watch as Sammy gets physical with referee Curtis Shaw.

Mascots Gone Wild

Rice University mascot Sammy the Owl was ejected from the team's game Wednesday night after getting physical with a referee. Click through for other cases of mascot misconduct.

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