Why Mascots And Tackle Football Don't Mix

This past weekend the Ohio State Buckeyes held their annual Student Appreciation Day during a spring football practice. In celebration of the occasion, Ohio State's mascot took a couple snaps at quarterback.

It did not end well.

Okay, so far so good...

5. But things go south pretty quickly when Brutus has some trouble locating a receiver...

6. So like any good QB he tucks the ball away and decides to pick up some positive yards...

But he's not a QB. He's a mascot.

8. And linebacker David Perkins is not a mascot. He's an actual linebacker.

9. I don't think Brutus is going to be playing football again anytime soon.

10. Check out their whole loving embrace:

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H/T CBS Sports

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