The Fourth of FABruary: FabULous Cajun Chicken Returns

[ZoomZoom]

Maybe UL is smart enough to have an understudy in attendance.

[zephyr]

Look at that crowd in the background

[NewsCopy]

An old Ragin' Cajuns' mascot is set to make a nostalgic one-night appearance at the Cajuns Dome on February 4th.

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[Duggie35]

Crap!!!! I gave up my season tickets this year after 25+ years, but would certainly go to this game. Unfortunately, my wife and I will be out of town on February 4th! That's just my luck! The Cajun Chicken (Russell) was the very best entertainment at UL sporting events ever. I'm distraught that I will miss this game.

[KajunKrazy]

How old would the cajun chicken be today? I guessing mid 60’s?

[Fais do-do]

Russel told my Father in law in early December that he was making a one night appearance. Going to be great.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I’d love to be there.

[LouisianaB]

I’ve been trying to convince Russell for a few months.

Now I know why he’s been riding his bike around the neighborhood so much recently. Game shape

[mahtoo]

Correct. He was a student in engineering with my brother who will be 65 this year.

[BayouRichard]

I think we may have a good crowd. I will be picking up four tickets

[NOCajun]

Something I'll never, EVER forget is the absolute funniest thing I can ever remember seeing. At a called timeout, the Fabulous Cajun Chicken comes out on court giving his pet skunk a walk. They walk up to one of the refs (David Varisco, drummer for Atchafalya) and the skunk raises his tail at him. Visibly upset, Dave walks away from them, but the skunk wants to "spray" him some more, so he runs up and lifts his tail again. This time, Dave ejects the Chicken and his pet to a round of boos, but then the chicken runs up behind him and rips off the ref's pants, revealing a cute pair of boxer shorts with hearts all over it!! The crowd roars with laughter as Dave and Russell run off the court to end the skit. I REALLY miss that and wish I could be there on February 4th!!!

[CajunAmos]

One time I saw him doing the trench coat bit passing cash to the ref, and he takes it.