Colorado's mascot carted off field after blasting itself in groin with T-shirt gun (Video)
A big part of the Colorado football team went down with an injury during the Buffs’ 45-14 win over New Hampshire on Saturday.
But it wasn’t a player or a coach.
It was this fella:
Yes, Chip the Buffalo was injured during the game. All he was trying to do was provide some souvenirs for the CU faithful. Instead, he shot himself with a T-shirt gun in an area where you — human or buffalo — do not want to be shot.
I AM DYING pic.twitter.com/VEX3GVz4ia
— Josh Parcell (@JoshParcell) September 19, 2018
This wasn’t an injury Chip could easily shake off, either. Like for a seriously injured player, Chip needed medical attention, and the cart came out. But Chip is a mascot of the people. He assured the crowd that he would be just fine by waving to the crowd at Folsom Field.
Something you don't see every day: Chip the Buffalo's t-shirt gun malfunctioned and he had to be carted off the field! Never took his head off though… respect the commitment #footballguy pic.twitter.com/qi0lrPM4Dk
— Lindsay Joy (@LindsayJoyTV) September 15, 2018
Don’t worry, y’all. After the game, Chip made it known that he is doing just fine.
I’m good guys! Thanks for all the love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/VK9vKm8xvM
— Chip the Buffalo (@Chipthebuffalo) September 15, 2018
The Buffs have a bye this coming weekend, so Chip has plenty of time to rest — and learn proper T-shirt gun protocols — before the team’s Pac-12 opener against UCLA on Sept. 28. Colorado is the only team in the Pac-12 South without a loss, so it needs Chip at the top of his game.
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