More from The Q&A: Rumble the Bison
Lots of fun questions for Rumble the Bison.
Lots of fun answers from the Thunder mascot.
Check out what the big fellow has to say about this year’s team and more:
Jenni Carlson: I’ve got to ask you about your team. Are these guys going to make the playoffs this year?
Rumble the Bison: I am keeping my fingers crossed. If there’s anything I can do to support the team to get there, I’m going to do it.
JC: Better dunker — you or K.D.?
RTB: Oh, K.D. No question.
JC: You guys trading any secrets?
RTB: He’s been helping me a little over the summer when he had some free time. He’s a league above me.
JC: Are you worried about any of these guys taking the title of fan favorite from you?
RTB: You know, there’s a lot of good characters on our team. Almost all of them could have that possibility to take over, but people just love an animal, so I don’t know.
JC: I’ve got to ask about your off-season. This time of year, everyone talks about what the team did to get ready for the season. What about you? What did you do to get ready for the season?
RTB: I stayed very busy this summer being out in the community. We’ve been to a number of schools, community events, parades, you name it. If you’ve seen me at these events, I’m basically doing aerobics for an hour, two hours, however long I’m at the event. On top of that, I’ve been in the gym working on my dunks and have been developing a new dunk team which will debut sometime early in the season.
JC: Someone wanted me to ask you if you’ve thought about naming your signature dunk “The Rumble Tumble.” Any chance that could happen?
RTB: That might be something fun for our announcer Jim to throw in there. I’ll leave that up to him. He’s the expert with the calls.
JC: This season opener next week will be your first. You obviously had your debut mid-season last season, but is there a different excitement for the season opener?
RTB: Absolutely. Last year when I was unveiled, it felt like opening night, but this being a true opening night, it’s just something special. Everything from top to bottom is fresh and exciting. I can’t wait.
JC: It’s opening week next week, but it’s also Halloween week. What does Rumble dress up like on Halloween?
RTB: I have a closet full of costumes. It’s hard to pick which one. I’ve got anything from a pumpkin to a giant dollar bill. I have a chicken costume. You name it, I’ve got it. Halloween makes it a little difficult to choose which one I want to wear.
JC: The Ford Center renovations, did that mean some new digs for you? Or would that be new stall?
RTB: They’re taking care of me well. After the lightning strike when I started walking on two feet, I got rid of the stall and all that. I moved up to the locker rooms now. They just did an amazing job, and I can’t be any more happy.
JC: I know you’re on Twitter. Are you a Twitter fanatic?
RTB: Borderline. It’s just been such a neat tool I can use when I’m out on appearances or traveling to an appearance or if I’m just sitting in the office. It’s a fun way to stay connected with our fans and to get feedback from fans.
JC: Ever any issues with your hooves using the computer keyboard?
RTB: Got that worked out. Again with the lightning strike, that changed more than the walking on two feet.
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