Talk about being overshadowed. Xavier's Blue Blob, a shaggy, spherical mascot who compares himself to the Cookie Monster, has to share the cheering crowds with his school's athletic icon, the legendary and dashing Musketeer. But while other mascots might let that mess with their head, the Blue Blob takes it all in stride, whipping Xavier basketball fans into a frenzy with some dangerous dance moves. Recently, Playboy.com chatted with the Blob about mascot brawls, his tenacious tongue and the importance of chili in his creation.

Playboy.com: How did the Blue Blob become an Xavier mascot, especially since the school already has the Musketeer?
Blue Blob: It all began with chili. Every year, Cincinnati and Xavier play in a basketball game called the Crosstown Shootout, and a local restaurant chain called Skyline Chili has been a sponsor. About 15 years ago, Skyline offered a mascot to whichever team won. The good guys won that year and the Blue Blob was born.

PB: Do you ever feel overshadowed by the older, more traditional mascot?
Blue Blob: Well, he's a fierce, competitive guy, but I'm the party mascot. The alumni may like him, but I'm the student favorite. I'm the kind of mascot you can go out with and have a few beers.

PB: Do fans offer you beer during games?
Blue Blob: Oh, yeah. When I sit down, people always try to give me a beer. But I turn them down.

PB: How does the Blob show some attitude on the court?
Blue Blob: I crowd surf a lot and do some slides on the floor. During breaks, I bust some moves. But honestly, half the time I'm usually engrossed in the game.

PB: Do you have any signature moves?
Blue Blob: I have a giant, three-foot tongue I can use to lick people.

PB: A tongue? How does that work?
Blue Blob: It pops out of my mouth. It's pretty cool -- you can really freak out people and scare little kids. Of course, most people just think it's hilarious.

PB: That tongue must make you a pretty popular guy with the Xavier ladies.
Blue Blob: Oh yeah...they do enjoy a bit of the Blob.

PB: What's the craziest thing you've ever seen on the court?
Blue Blob: A few years ago, during halftime of the Crosstown Shootout, a fan competing in the half court shot contest drained one and won a million dollars. He ran around like crazy and then just laid into me, driving me into the seats. The clip was replayed on SportsCenter.

PB: Speaking of collisions, have you ever gotten into a fight with another mascot?
Blue Blob: I've had guys try to fight with me, but Xavier says they'll kick me out if I fight. But I do love messing with other mascots. The best is the St. Joe's Hawk -- supposedly, the guy in the suit has to flap at least one of his arms the whole game or he'll lose his scholarship. At least one of the Xavier guys will try and screw with him. But I've seen some good fights.

PB: Name the best one.
Blue Blob: The funniest thing I've ever seen was the Oregon Duck and Utah Ute getting into a brawl last year. This big Ute was punching the crap out of the Duck. It was hilarious.

PB: With a name like the Blob, do you ever get self-conscious about your weight?
Blue Blob: Not really. I actually lose a lot of weight from running around all season. Then again, I just drink and gain it back.