STONY BROOK, Long Island (WABC) -- Crowds, players, competition...and yes, mascots! They're all part of the fabric of sporting events.
In fact, it was in the sports world where animals were first used as mascots as a way to bring entertainment and excitement to both players and fans alike...and maybe even strike fear into the heart of opponents along the way!
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Mascots have taken on several shapes and sizes over the years, and are as popular as ever across the sports landscape today.
In college sports, the mascot is usually a representation of the school's team name, like Sparty from the MIchigan State Spartans, or in this case, Wolfie the SeaWolf from the Stony Brook University SeaWolves.
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Naturally, I jumped at the chance to play Wolfie so I could experience all the hijinx and hilarity that comes with donning a mascot costume.
So I paid a visit to a recent basketball game at Stony Brook University in the Field Trip.
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