College football game between local rivals got so chippy that even mascots started fighting
THANKSGIVING weekend is known as ‘rivalry week’ in college football for good reason.
And these two mascots from Arizona and Arizona State showed fans why.
The ‘Duel in the Desert’ college football clash took place on Black Friday in Tucson, Arizona.
And it was marred by brawls between the two sets of players.
The contest was so chippy that even the two respective mascots got into a fight.
Sparky the Sun Devil from Arizona State went up against Wilbur Wildcat from Arizona on the sidelines.
And punches were thrown before the two mascots were dragged apart.
It’s unclear whether the fight was serious or a joke.
People in the immediate vicinity clearly enjoyed seeing the heavyweight bout.
Arizona snapped their five-game losing streak with a 38-35 victory over their rivals.
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But the game was overshadowed by the fights that broke out between the players.
The game ended with both benches clearing and a massive brawl.
At least five players were ejected in an ill-tempered affair played just a day after Thanksgiving.
