the costume has since undergone at least one redesign, but is now one of the most active and recognized college mascots in the region. possibly big blue's most well-known antic was his tradition of rappelling from the jumbotron to kick off team introductions for men's basketball games. he also enjoys crowdsurfing. as of 2003, four of the six people who had played the big blue role had gone on to become mascots for professional sports teams.