Since his first introduction on October 15th, 1953, Cosmo the Cougar has been an icon of BYU Athletics. Even his first appearance was iconic, as he parachuted into the stadium for an incredible show. The induction of Cosmo is a funny story, as apparently the prep chairman of BYU purchased the costume for just $73 and convinced his roommate to wear it. Thus the legend of Cosmo was born.
A terrifying costume for only $73.
Cosmo has grown in national popularity for his massive stunts, daring personality, and unmatched spectacle for BYU athletics. Though it's only a small taste of what this mascot is capable of, we're going to break down the five greatest stunts in Cosmo's illustrious run with the Cougars.
Ranking Cosmo's Best Stunts
#5 Cosmo the Cougar and the Cougarettes
This is an absolutely iconic moment showcasing some of Cosmo's diversity as a mascot. Not only can he do crazy stunts, he is also an incredible dancer. This video alone has 13 million views on Youtube. How could we ever forget Cosmo joining together with the National Champion BYU Cougarettes?
#4 Skydiving
This isn't the first time we've seen Cosmo fly through the air, as he has flown into Lavell Edwards Stadium a few times, but this one might be the most impressive. Granted he was joined by a professional skydive team, there's a reason this is a bucket list item for most "regular" people.
#3 The Ring of Fire
Cosmo jumping off a trampoline through a ring of fire, circus style, was another excellent moment. This one is especially impressive, considering I highly doubt that a mascot costume is fire resistant.
#2 Table Pushups
This video comes from an absolutely legendary year from Cosmo, in which he also won the Mascot National Championship. I remember being at this game, watching the team set up the tables, and having no idea what was about to happen. Him lifting himself up the tables would've been impressive enough, but finishing with one-handed pushups, and a backflip somersault took this one over the top.
#1 3-Point Dunk
Cosmo making a 3-Point Dunk in 2020 was a ridiculous moment and incredibly impressive stunt. This one definitely showed that Cosmo has some skill along with his athleticism. I was begging to see him suit up for the basketball team following this one. Shoutout to the stunt team that threw him.