In all my years of watching college football, I've never heard many mascots talk. I've seen the Gator chomp, the Hurricane Ibis dance, the Georgia Bulldog sneeze, and Renegade neigh. I've even seen mascots that occasionally make a not-so-nice gesture towards opposing fans. But at today's game, I could have sworn I heard the Maryland Terrapin talk and do a little taunting.
It came after Maryland took the lead late in the 4th quarter on a Manuel interception. The Terrapin mascot (note, by the way, the Seminole fans were being nice to) turned and gave a touchdown signal, and then said something about the go ahead touchdown.
Moments later, though, the mascot had to eat his turtle talk because the Noles took back the lead and held onto it for the win.
Sorry, Tubby Turtle, not this time...what the Noles don't always have in talent, they make up for with heart.