Butler Blue III
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I'm Butler Blue III, but you can call me Trip! I am the retired mascot for Butler University (@butleru), predecessor to @TheButlerBlue. #GoDawgs #MayorOfMarch
Butler Univ., Indianapolis, IN
Joined August 2011
You may now refer to us both as: “Butler Blue - As Seen on TV.”. Yep, our episode of @NetflixDogs follows my retirement and the kid's debut, and it’s streaming via @Netflix on July 7!. #BlueDebut | #OneLastTrip | #DogsOnNetflix.cc: @Zipper @DisarmingFilms @TheButlerBlue
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I was pet by Gideon. He is an 11 year old from Cedar Falls, Iowa. He likes LEGO, Star Wars, & Netflix’s Stranger Things. Gideon has made it his life’s mission to pet all the dogs, like me. You can follow his dog-petting adventures at @IvePetThatDog. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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Unfortunately, due to NCAA rules, this is as close as I’ll get to the action this weekend. No matter, because I have plenty to keep me busy in the Detroit area. You can’t keep a good Dawg down. #DawgsInDetroit #GoDawgs #MarchMadness
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My Pops is getting his new kidney today! Please keep him and his donor in your thoughts and prayers today.💙
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As mascot, I sought to bring joy to the Butler Community and all whom I met. Today, as I retire, I wish I could do that now more than ever. I sense we could use some joy right now. Even in retirement, I’ll try. For now, thanks for everything, @butleru. #OneLastTrip | #GoDawgs🐶
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Working from home means expanding skillsets for live mascots. First, we mastered the Zoom call. Now we're taking on fetch. But, um, it's a work in progress. Then again, maybe we'll just stick to photo shoots and the like. 🎾 #GoDawgs
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After 8 years, I’m working my last @ButlerMBB game at @HinkleFH tonight. I’ve given it everything. I’ve loved it as much as just about anything. And, I’ll miss it more than all the things. My heart will forever be at Hinkle. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs .Photos by @zjbphotography.
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This is my friend, Andrew Luck. He loves reading, Bruce Springsteen and just like me, living in Indianapolis. Thank you for everything you have done for this community, my guy! We are better because of you. #ThankYouAndrewLuck |#ThankYouLuck | #AndrewLuck #LoveIndy | @Colts
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The kid stopped by so I could give him a few pointers ahead of his big @butlermbb debut tomorrow night. @thebutlerblue has potential, and a lot to learn. #BlueDebut .#OneLastTrip .#GoDawgs
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Last time we made #Sweet16 these guys were in @ButlerMBB uniforms. Today, @gordonhayward & @ShelvinMack were back in Hinkle w/ @utahjazz.
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We are over the moon to be welcoming Gideon from @IvePetthatdog to @ButlerU’s Homecoming campus to judge this year’s Bulldog Beauty Contest! This is going to be some can’t miss entertainment, folks. Learn more and sign your Bulldog up now: #BBC19
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Well, not the end of hoops season we anticipated for #OneLastTrip, but here we are. A reminder that there’s more to our lives than basketball. I’m sad, but safe; huddled up & hunkered down w/ my fam in Indy. I hope you’re doing the same wherever you are too. Be well & #GoDawgs
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First official day of retirement. Going well so far, I think. Woke up late, ate breakfast, sat outside for a bit to soak up some rays, and then followed that up with a nap on the couch. I may go for a walk later too. Am I doing this right?
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We’re going out as winners! Congratulations to @ButlerMBB on the big Senior Night win. You make us proud to be Bulldogs and you’re closing our Hinkle Fieldhouse tenure with a dub. Thank you. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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Taking it all in before hanging it all up. I love this place, and I’m sure gonna miss it. #GoDawgs 🐶 | #OneLastTrip
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Regrettably, but expectedly, the time has come for me to finally retire. Sunday, May 31, 2020 will be my last day as the official mascot of @butleru. I have a few thoughts: #GoDawgs🐶 | #OneLastTrip.
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That’s my Pops! 💙🥰.
Rough evening post-op, but good night of rest. Kidney function improving. Starting to feel better and ready to celebrate this #KidneyTransplant and my 40th birthday with friends, family, and medical staff today. All glory to God. Alexa: Play “Alright” by @judahandthelion
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Eight years ago today, I made my debut before a sold-out crowd at @HinkleFH. @ButlerMBB would go on to defeat ISU & I would go on to have a sensational run as your mascot. Hard to believe that my final game in the old barn is 2 weeks away. Its been a dream. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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Scenes from our second-ever Changing of the Collar Ceremony. Hard to believe I’m on the other side of it this time around. I think the kid is going to fill it out quite nicely. Photos by @zjbphotography. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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Don’t tell the kid this, but I’ve had my eye on him and I think he’s a good egg. He’s going to be just fine. For now though, I’m going to give him a lot of grief. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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Looks like I'll be walking in Memphis.Walking with my paws ten feet off of Beale.🐶🏀🎸. #Sweet16.#MarchMadness.#NCAATournament .#GoDawgs
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Well. looks like @TheButlerBlue will be starting mascot orientation soon…he better not touch my stuff. #BlueDebut #OneLastTrip
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This week, @TheButlerBlue is staying with us and I’m not thrilled about it. So, Pops keeps reminding that I was once like him with these #TBT (Feb. 25, 2012) photos of me with Butler Blue II. Still not happy about it.
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Some personal news. I turn 9 years old today! . Best nine years ever. Well, 2020 has been a little weird, but I’m here and healthy. #GoDawgs
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Oh really?
UMBC has the best mascot.
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Aww yeah, @Tusk_UA! Your Razorbacks will be living high on the hog at my place today. Good luck and Go Hogs! #TripsPicks | #MayorOfMarch | #MarchMadness
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So glad we got one last game together. Rest in peace, Andrew. And tell @ButlerBlue2 I said hi. #AndrewSmithStrong
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@RaeElle Big Poppa, this is me giving you a pep talk. Keep your head up, even though it’s heavy. We can do this!
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I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. #GoDawgs
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If @thebutlerblue’s #BlueDebut taught me anything, it’s that you all love puppy photos. So, here’s a #tbt of me, some 8 years ago, at around the same age as Blue is now. You’re welcome. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. Basketball is back, baby! #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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Sometimes you have to put your mascot duties on hold for sick baby brother duty. I got this. 🐶🤒
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So @GatorsMBK does a Lion King time-out where they play Circle of Life and scan the crowd to hold up their Simba (e.g. a stuffed animal, a friend, a bag of popcorn, etc.). Pops and I got in on the fun, much to the enjoyment of the crowd on the O-Dome. #GoDawgs
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Four years of memories that will last us lifetime. Thanks for everything, Cat & Key. #GoDawgs
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On this day (December 23) in 2011, I was born on the farm of Kong King Kennel in Lizton, IN. And I’ve had the best six years ever since. Time to celebrate! 🐶🎈🎂 #Birthday
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That’s a #NationalChampionship for @NovaMBB, and a win for all of us in the @BIGEAST. Congratulations, @VillanovaU! Well done. #BIGEASThoops
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That face you make when someone cracks open some snacks and you’re hoping they’ll share.
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Whatever you're celebrating this weekend, someBUNNY (me) hopes your celebrations are EGGcellent!
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The Dogtor is in!.
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During times like this, self-care is important. That’s why I highly recommend the afternoon nap, especially when had on top of a pile of clean laundry. I’ll leave you to it and you can thank me later.
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An Open Letter to the Butler Class of 2020:. This isn’t how things were supposed to go for us. We were supposed to be riding high these last few weeks of the semester and enjoying our final days on campus together. I was so looking forward to graduating with all of you.
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Happy Birthday to predecessor, mentor, teacher, friend, and brother, @ButlerBlue2. He would've been 14 years old today. Miss you, big guy! . #GoodBoyBlue #GoDawgs
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On second thought, @Brutus_Buckeye, in light of recent events, don't even bother showing up. #YouKnowWhatYouDid #Awkward #DeadToMe #NACMA17
A week from today I'll be in Orlando and partnering with @OhioStAthletics to drop some mascot knowledge on #NACMA17 attendees. #NACDA17
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I think baseball might be my new favorite sport. Sign me up for field maintenance duty from here on out, @ButlerUBaseball! . #GoDawgs 🐶⚾️
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March 3, 2012 & March 3, 2020. We may have grown a bit over the past 8 years, but @Master_Everett & I still enjoy lounging around together.
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A large bulldog the size of a small bulldog. .
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Back by popular demand, now that I’ve returned to the office, I generously give to you, A Trip in a Box! . #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs 🐶📦
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You’re gonna love Hinkle, kid! #BlueDebut #GoDawgs.
I’ve just been given my first assignment. I’ll see you all at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Friday!
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I taught him everything. 🐶😉
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We made the late edition of @SportsCenter! . And host Neil Everett summed it up perfectly, “Dogs are great.” . #GoDawgs #OneLastTrip.
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Kind of makes vomiting on the court at @TheGarden before a #BIGEASThoops Tourney game seem tame, right?.
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I'm disappointed in the outcome of the game, but certainly not upset with a #Sweet16 season. Proud of @ButlerMBB & all they've accomplished.
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Two can play the puppy game, @TheButlerBlue. Behold, it’s me when I was your age (14 weeks). #TBT
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Well, my impending retirement from mascot duties also comes w/ a move off campus. My fam & I are soon headed to the north side of Indy in a new home, complete w/ a custom-built Dawg House just for me! . Shout-out to @DavidWeekley for my special under stairs quarters! 🐶🏠
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And this is what it looks like when you take down No. 1. Again. For the third time in a calendar year, actually.
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Dawgs win with my family by my side. It doesn’t get much better. See you all on Senior Night for #OneLastTrip. Photo by @zjbphotography. #GoDawgs
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I’ve spent the last few days watching students and families collect their things and head to the safety of their homes. It’s heartbreaking, but I know it’s for the best. Stay safe out there Dawgs. I miss you. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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According to the proportions of this map, apparently there’s only about 5 people and one English Bulldog that care that @ButlerMBB is still undefeated. Dawgs V. Everybody . #GoDawgs #OneLastTrip.
9 unbeaten teams remain! Nearly half were lost on a busy Saturday, but these teams are still sticking around!
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Congratulations to @butleru #Bulldog @edcarpenter20 on leading the most laps in the 102nd running of the #Indy500 and for finishing in second place from the pole position. Super proud of that guy! 🐶🏁. #GoDawgs | #ThisIsMay
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Turning 8 is pretty great! I’m so lucky to be your mascot, @butleru. Photo by @zjbphotography. #BirthdayDawg #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs 💙🎉
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The kid took to snow like a fish to water. Made me proud.
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It's #NationalPuppyDay! Wishing all the best to the good little pups out there, to those of us who once were pups, and of course, to my puppy pal, @TheButlerBlue. To celebrate, enjoy a few pics from my puppy days back in early 2012. #OneLastTrip #GoDawgs
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You go Noodles!!!.
This is Noodles. He had brain surgery earlier this year, and today, he returned to his favorite park. 14/10 nothing stops Noodles
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YASS! He’s a very good boy, Gideon. You would love him.
I would love to pet Blue. He is a 7 month old English Bulldog and the official mascot of @butleru . Blue has learned many things. He can walk himself on his leash, is very good at social media, and can give fist bumps to anyone who says “Go Dawgs!”
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Always good to be courtside, even if it’s not your home court. My thanks to @UF for the hospitality this afternoon.
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The Bulldog Beauty Contest is next saturday! Don't miss your chance to have your doggo compete to win the title of Best in Show. Can't wait to meet you, @IvePetThatDog!. Sign your Bulldog (all kinds) up at:
We are over the moon to be welcoming Gideon from @IvePetthatdog to @ButlerU’s Homecoming campus to judge this year’s Bulldog Beauty Contest! This is going to be some can’t miss entertainment, folks. Learn more and sign your Bulldog up now: #BBC19
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Happy 15th birthday to my predecessor, mentor, but most importantly, big brother. In your 9 years of service and back to back Final Fours, you were always the best of boys. Rest easy my guy. #GoDawgs
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When you learn that Brad Stevens didn’t get a single vote from fellow coaches in the #NBA Coach of the Year polling. Oh well, Brad gonna Brad. Keep up the great work, Coach!
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Working from home is going OK, but we’re having a disagreement over proper use of cardboard. I’m trying to explain that at the office, I’m in charge of box recycling. My brothers seem to have other thoughts. It’s a power struggle. (Mom says disregard the mess.)
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We were a couple mins late leaving Indy this afternoon because flight personnel couldn’t reconcile flight manifest. Attendant: “You have ## people listed and we only count ## souls.” . Brandon Crone: “Let me see the list. Oh, yeah, Trip, he’s a person to us too.”. #GoDawgs.
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