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Message: [QUOTE="Mistakebythelake90, post: 864023, member: 721"] First off, Otto is 3-4 people, not just one. They switch off about every half, because the suit is very hot. Secondly, Otto is a full volunteer position. The ottos have to go through auditions and weeks of training, and get absolutely nothing from the school, not even the gear that the cheerleaders get. My friend, who was a mascot for several years recently, had to buy the jumpsuit that everyone else in SU athletics gets for free. Third, the cheer team/band left texas after the bowl game, and thus many didn't get home until 3-4 in the morning, depending on connections. Also, it is winter break. My friend who was Otto is from Michigan, not exactly a 15 min drive. I'm sorry that your gameday experience was ruined, but there are people under those constumes, who actually have real lives. [/QUOTE]