However scholarships and other benefits are offered today. The school has not owned cougars since then, although live cougars were sometimes brought to campus for special occasions. Man who once suited up as BYU’s ‘Cosmo the Cougar’ mascot talks about coming out as gay. WATCH: BYU mascot Cosmo the Cougar captivated the crowd in epic dance Cosmo's been known to bust a move or two and he may have one-upped himself Tracking a Cougar. My senior year as Cosmo was unforgettable. As Cosmo the Cougar at Brigham Young University, I kept the best part of my life a secret from everyone around me by wearing a mask. I traveled the country, performed for millions of people, took pictures with screaming fans, signed autographs and danced like no one was watching — even though everyone was. Cosmo the Cougar is always caught in candid moments during sporting events, stunts, and more! Cosmo later spoofed other films, resulting in Cosmo Reloaded, Cosmo: The Quest, and Cosmo: Back to the Future, among others. We finally know who’s behind the mask of Cosmo the Cougar (at least for one video). Over the years, BYU's mascot Cosmo the Cougar has stunned audiences with his dance moves, daring adventures and fun spirit. Cosmo is … He’s even wearing a “Vote for Pedro” shirt. Cosmo is the official mascot of Brigham Young University's (BYU) athletic teams. As Cosmo the Cougar, he danced his way into fans’ hearts, all the while concealing his face, and a secret that he is only now ready to share: Charlie Bird is gay. SALT LAKE CITY — BYU’s mascot, Cosmo the Cougar, is known for his stunts and dance moves. Charlie Bird, who performed as the Brigham Young University mascot Cosmo the Cougar, has come out as gay in a revealing, powerful op-ed about his Mormon faith and sexual orientation. 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. So while Cosmo had a mere 1.5 seconds or less to fly across the court, catch a ball, and slam it in; we must also appreciate the work of the 5 BYU students to propel Cosmo to this incredible height and distance. He was the face of BYU athletics, entertaining crowds and gaining national notoriety for his dance moves as Cosmo the Cougar. Cosmo the Cougar makes home school a bit more exciting By John Clyde, KSL.com Contributor | Posted - Mar. LaVell Edwards (EdD ’78) (left) counters ESPN commentator Lee Corso’s (wearing the TCU SuperFrog head) pre-game prediction by putting on … Take a look Cosmo's media page and identify which ones you've witnessed first hand! Cosmo the Cougar is the official mascot of Brigham Young University's (BYU) athletic teams. However, scholarship In the past, Cosmo's job was a volunteer position, and no scholarship or academic assistance was given. 24K likes. In 1930, Tarbo died of natural causes and Cleo was sent to a zoo in Salt Lake City. As Cosmo the Cougar at Brigham Young University, I kept the best part of my life a secret from everyone around me by wearing a mask. During the BYU men’s basketball game last Saturday against San Francisco, the BYU dunk team stood behind the 3-point arc and lifted … In the past, Cosmo's job was a volunteer position, and no scholarship or academic assistance was given. Follow Cosmo as he displays his endurance and spirit, making an appearance at three Cougar wins on a busy Saturday. I traveled the country, performed for millions of people, took pictures with screaming fans, signed autographs and danced like no one was watching — even though everyone was. Between 100's of appearances a year, you may have seen or even taken some of these shots yourself. In the past, Cosmo's job was a volunteer position, and no scholarship or academic assistance was given. BYU’s beloved mascot Cosmo the Cougar is known for his flips, tricks and impressive dance moves whether he’s making appearances at sporting events or performing viral dances with the Cougarettes. BYU magazine shared a video last Thursday of the famous BYU mascot dancing in a style similar to Jon Heder in “Napoleon Dynamite.”. Cosmo the Cougar, Provo, UT. This is it, y'all, the official page run by yours truly, Cosmo. For more than half a century, Cosmo has prowled the BYU campus, interacting with students, fans and the community. He can be seen at many sporting events, wearing the uniform of the team that is playing. His talents, intelligence, charisma, honor and enthusiasm symbolize BYU standards.