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Butler Blue II – ‘In Memoriam’

Matthew Morrill, class of ’87

Barb Isaacs

My memories of Blue were during the Matt Howard era during the basketball seasons. I started many an evening at Hinkle watching Blue during the introductions before the game. He seemed to really love his job as mascot, and it was obvious he loved his reward at the end of the introductions. I could see many a smile in the stands as he raced to the other end of the floor for his giant chew bone!

Alix Clinkingbeard

Blue, you were my bulldog, through and through. When I came to register for classes before my freshman year, you were a rolly polly puppy. We were both just getting started on our great adventure. We learned what it meant to be a butler bulldog together, year by year. As I finished grad school, you hung up your mascot cap – our collegiate journeys came to a close together. I will always treasur…

Ollie Dunn

I’ll miss you Blue. You were very nice to me.

Melissa T

You’ve captured the hearts of many and taught me to always have a bulldog grip on my dreams. You will be missed, Blue II…

Beth Lohman

Forgive me Butler basketball, but I really went to the games to see Blue. Any sighting on campus always made my day. Thanks for making Butler so much more because of your presence. Enjoy the Huddle’s cups, Pup cups, basketballs, cardboard boxes and endless dog treats up there. You deserve them…

Bryan Clark

I am so sorry for your loss. Blue was the sole reason we found out about Butler university in the beginning and the reason why our family has a English Bulldog now. We have made several trips from Central Ohio to see Blue and brought him several presents along the way. One of my favorite memories of Blue is on one of our trips over we brought him a bone. When we walked into the gym post gam…

Matthew Morrill, class of ’87

Ashley Plummer

Oh Blue… making this video with you is by far my favorite memory…

Gary

Two things come to mind 1) Leaving your mark on the Wisconsin Badger as you led the way to the NCAA Final Four. 2) How many dogs tweet out “Child Please” well that’s right it was America’s Dog. You my boy…

Good Boy, Blue!

After much anticipation, the Butler Blue children's book, "Good Boy, Blue!" is finally off to print. Butler fans and kids of all ages are sure to love this heartwarming story and iconic illustrations.

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Get Your Pup a Blue III PetBox

Treat your best friend with a Blue III PetBox! After all, doesn't your dog deserve the very best? Blue III has teamed with PetBox to load up a box each month with the latest and greatest in treats, toys, and pet products. Proceeds benefit Butler's live mascot program too!

Order a Blue III PetBox today!

The Big Dawgs Tour

The Butler University Big Dawgs Tour rides again! From January through March, our beloved Bulldog, Butler Blue III will be venturing away from campus to spread some Butler cheer and follow the men's basketball team as they take on new BIG EAST opponents.

Be sure to follow along and enter yourself into the Big Dawgs Tour Contest!

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