All of social media was very nervous Saturday as one of its most beloved heroes narrowly avoided disaster.
Mississippi State mascot Bully XXI was minding his own business in the game Saturday when Auburn running back Jatarvious Whitlow went barreling out of bounds on a beeline for the canine.
Whitlow was pushed out of bounds and sprawled directly into Bully on the sideline.
Oh sorry Bully. … hope he’s ok. pic.twitter.com/jbwS8lHLKJ
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) September 28, 2019
Fortunately, Bully apparently avoided a disaster as a Twitter account of the mascot posted soon after it was OK.
"Hey Bulldog Nation. Just want everyone to know I am fine!!" the tweet read. "I’m headed back out on the field now. Thanks for all the tweets and concerns. We love our fans!!!"
Hey Bulldog Nation. Just want everyone to know I am fine!! I’m headed back out on the field now. Thanks for all the tweets and concerns. We love our fans!!! @SECNetwork @espn
— MSU Bully Mom (@BullyXXI) September 28, 2019