Fans in Awe of Unexpected River Sighting During Big Ten Media Days

Several Big Ten football fans are still adjusting to the four new members of the conference: the USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, Oregon Ducks, and the Washington Huskies. Some writers have already commented on how weird it will be seeing four former Pac-12 uniforms standing among the rest of the Big Ten.

However, that’s not stopping some of the conference newcomers from making a grand entrance. Fans couldn’t miss the Oregon Ducks making their presence felt with a giant inflatable mascot floating down the White River in downtown Indianapolis.

The duck was a sight to behold for several media members in attendance.

“I appreciate this level of petty,” J. Samuels wrote.

Jessica Blum said she can’t wait to see more of the Oregon mascot as part of the Big Ten.

“Puddles has always been a legendary mascot. Can't wait to see more of Puddles now with Oregon in the Big Ten,” she wrote.

Other fans are not as excited about Puddles’ debut as a Big Ten Mascot.

When we list the number of things the ‘European mind’ will have trouble comprehending, this would be on the list according to Maggie Hendricks .

Some are even calling it a “Trojan horse” maneuver, with the pun fully intended.

The Ducks are expected to be one of the top contenders to win the Big Ten in their inaugural season. Even though some fans are laughing at the stunt now, they might sing a different tune once they face off against Oregon during the season.

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