We had a squirrel sighting at Beaver Stadium during tonight’s game.
In the words of Rodger Sherman: “I have been waiting my entire life to witness an Animal On The Field embarrassing stadium security staff live and in person. Was very worried the West Virginia Mountaineer was about to turn his rifle on the squirrel.”
I have been waiting my entire life to witness an Animal On The Field embarrassing stadium security staff live and in person. Was very worried the West Virginia Mountaineer was about to turn his rifle on the squirrel pic.twitter.com/mOsjZQe1bW
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) September 3, 2023
Fans reacted to the funny guest appearance on social media.
“The Penn State Squirrels are ninjas,” the Nittany Lions tweeted.
The Penn State Squirrels are ninjas. https://t.co/TUMV16y8cy pic.twitter.com/Zry8quXB54
— Penn State (@penn_state) September 3, 2023
“Could you imagine at Neyland?” a Tennessee fan asked. “Smokey would go feral.”
Could you imagine at Neyland? Smokey would go feral. https://t.co/hkJseGbpPn
— Swiftie Vol (@Swiftie_Vol) September 3, 2023
“Huge missed opportunity for the Mountaineer to pull out the musket,” a user replied.
Huge missed opportunity for the Mountaineer to pull out the musket https://t.co/aGBAsm2SMV
— Adam Madar (@amadar24) September 3, 2023
“Oh I don’t think they should be trying to touch the squirrel,” commented Caroline Darney.
Oh I don’t think they should be trying to touch the squirrel https://t.co/gLO7f1yI9X
— Caroline Darney (@cwdarney) September 3, 2023
“Of more concern is any WVU fans in the stadium may want that squirrel for dinner,” another said.
Of more concern is any WVU fans in the stadium may want that squirrel for dinner https://t.co/ZlqJTjQe7x
— Josh Kail (@THATJoshKail) September 3, 2023
“I’m sorry, but you should have to turn in your [raccoon] hat and musket if you cannot corral an animal as the West Virginia [Mointaineer].”
I’m sorry, but you should have to turn in your racoon hat and musket if you cannot corral an animal as the West Virginia Mointaineer. https://t.co/XWeYtt6vRs
— H. José Bosch 🇵🇷 (@HJBosch21) September 3, 2023
“This is the most entertaining thing that has happened in the first half. … Of OSU’s game,” an Oklahoma State fan tweeted.
This is the most entertaining thing that has happened in the first half.
Of OSU’s game. https://t.co/k34hbKjGG5
— Robert Whetsell (@RobertW_OkSt) September 3, 2023
“Did you not play Oregon Trail?” another person wondered. “Can’t waste bullets on the squirrel. Better to wait for a buffalo so you have enough food to get you to the first river crossing.”
Did you not play Oregon Trail? Can’t waste bullets on the squirrel. Better to wait for a buffalo so you have enough food to get you to the first river crossing.
— Raj Bandla (@rajbandla) September 3, 2023
Something about Happy Valley and those squirrels…