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Butler mascot Blue III has torn ACL

Joe Tamborello
joe.tamborello@indystar.com
Butler Blue III stands courtside during the Crossroads Classic at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Dec. 19, 2015.

Butler University's official bulldog mascot, Butler Blue III, will miss two weeks while he recovers from a partially torn ACL.

The 4-year-old English bulldog visited Dr. Kurt Phillips at Fountain Square Animal Clinic Thursday and was diagnosed with a partially torn ACL in his right hind leg. He was reportedly in good spirits, but in some pain.

The popular mascot is expected to miss two weeks of duties. Unfortunately, that includes being out of commission during Butler's homecoming week.

Butler Blue III, whose nickname is Trip, made the injury public on Twitter Thursday.

Butler Blue III is the third in a line of living Butler mascots that began in 2000. According to his website, his favorite snack is Hinkle Fieldhouse popcorn. Hopefully, he gets a few handfuls during his downtime.

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