What would Walt Disney think? Oregon's Duck mascot has been suspended for a game because of an altercation with the Houston Cougar in the season opener. The Duck became upset when the Cougar imitated one of the Duck's trademarks, push-ups for total points after each touchdown in front of the students. Next thing you know, the Cougar was on the ground and Duck appeared to be punching him repeatedly. Although some thought it was staged, turns out it wasn't. Several students fill the role of the Duck mascot. Specific discipline was not disclosed. Oregon uses the Donald Duck character as its mascot under a special agreement with Disney. "Official representatives of the athletics department must be held to higher standards," Oregon athletic director Pat Kilkenny said.
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