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Playing Jonathan the UConn mascot is a family tradition
>>Two generations of this Connecticut family have proudly donned the giant husky dog head and suit and clowned around at football games and other events.
“It’s a whole mindset. You really get into it. It’s a lot of fun,” said Joe Briody ’86 (BUS), ’95 MA, ’96 Ph.D. His children, Caitlin ’17 (CLAS) and Patrick, who is currently a junior, recently were Jonathans as well.
So far, four Briodys have played the spirited dog, high-fiving fans, posing for photos, and engaging in general husky high jinks. “I thought it would be cool to carry on the tradition and be part of it,” Caitlin said. “We’re a big UConn family. So it’s cool to represent the school that way.”<<
>>Two generations of this Connecticut family have proudly donned the giant husky dog head and suit and clowned around at football games and other events.
“It’s a whole mindset. You really get into it. It’s a lot of fun,” said Joe Briody ’86 (BUS), ’95 MA, ’96 Ph.D. His children, Caitlin ’17 (CLAS) and Patrick, who is currently a junior, recently were Jonathans as well.
So far, four Briodys have played the spirited dog, high-fiving fans, posing for photos, and engaging in general husky high jinks. “I thought it would be cool to carry on the tradition and be part of it,” Caitlin said. “We’re a big UConn family. So it’s cool to represent the school that way.”<<