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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2012
FINAL BORDER SHOWDOWN
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Jayhawks have the last laugh with the fans
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GETTING TO KNOW ONE,
Words by Rachel Salyer Photo by Travis Young
There's more than brain and brawn to Big Jay, who describes himself as a multi-faceted guy. Although he doesn't have his own Dos Equis commercial, he could be the most interesting man on campus.
"I am a pretty spirited guy," Jay says. "I have a knack for getting into trouble, I like to show off my muscles, and the ladies catch my attention. I'm not all about being macho and intimidating, though. I like kids, even though I won't be having any of my own soon."
Big Jay, an orphan, comes from a far away land full of fascination, so it's no surprise that his nest is located in another magical place: Allen Fieldhouse.
"It's on the third floor," Jay says, but he wouldn't elaborate on the types of things he has in his nest.
Jay must keep his nest pretty clean though, because he doesn't get a summer vacation.
Big Jay is most known for intimidating the other mascots on game day. It's not a job just any bird can do, but it seems to come naturally to him.
"There's really not much of an offseason for me," Jay says. "I fly to Florida for the celebrity mascot games. I go to a lot of weddings and community events. Any time left over I spend working on my golf game, and then it's all about GTL."
"I have an intimidating swagger-strut," Jay says. "Obviously, my huge guns help, but the most intimidating factor about me is being from the University of Kansas where we have the best programs."
It's no surprise that Jay's diet consists of Tiger and Wildcat meat, but it takes more than just eating healthy to be game day ready all the time. Jay is not shy about hitting the gym.
"I focus a lot on glamour muscles, biceps and triceps," Jay says. "But I am also a deltoid man and focus on those a lot."
Those glamour muscles come in handy when checking out the ladies, something Jay does well and does often.
"I have a crush on every University girl." Jav says. "And Erin Andrews."
Jay doesn't only have admiration for the ladies; he also has a list of men he considers role models.
"Chuck Norris, Maury Povich and Gandhi, pre-hunger strike, are all big for me." Jay says. "Then obviously Bill Self, Charlie Weis and Phog Allen."
Even though he represents the University, Jay admits he's not sure if he would make a good student himself.
"If I went to class I'd throw a lot of paper airplanes," Jay says. "I'd ask professors as many random questions as I could think of, and after that, I'd probably sleep."
"Be good or be good at it," Jay says. "It's better to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission."
While Jay may not be learning much in the classrooms at the University, he has learned some rules to live by.
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