Butler’s mascot, the lovable Bulldog named Butler Blue III, was not allowed into PNC Arena for his team’s win over Texas Tech on Thursday:
@KyleMiller89 @ButlerBlue3 We would love to have him courtside! Unfortunately, we are under NCAA Tournament protocol.
— PNC Arena (@PNCArena) March 17, 2016
It's a shame this has to be the story. Tell me @ButlerBlue2 didn't add something to Final Fours in '10 & '11. https://t.co/SVzbRCG66D
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 17, 2016
Fans of basketball and cute pups alike were outraged.
Blue III made the best of it, however:
I can go down to the hotel fitness center and do that if you like. #MarchMadness #GoDawgs https://t.co/3xXSj8SeZ4
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 17, 2016
Ok, @NBCSports. You asked for it. #MarchMadness #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/i0Ee7lcVb9
— Butler Blue III (@ButlerBlue3) March 17, 2016