As the nation's largest Catholic University, DePaul might seem a little out of step with its religious brethren during basketball games, since its representative on the court is a tall, horned demon. Before you call Opus Dei, a little history lesson is in order. In 1900, the first DePaul athletic teams wore a large "D" on the front of their uniforms. That was soon turned into D-Men (DePaul men), which eventually became Demon. Students voted on the color blue for loyalty, and ever since the Blue Demon, also known as DIBS or Billy, has been a constant presence on the sidelines, inspiring the DePaul faithful (this devil doesn't like idle hands). Playboy.com danced with the devil about flexing for the crowd, whether the ladies get horny over the horned one and what demons do on their birthday.

Playboy.com: Do you have a real name, other than the Blue Demon?

Blue Demon: My first name is Billy, which isn't too intimidating for a demon. People often call me DIBS. It stands for Demon in Blue Suit.

Playboy.com: That sounds very work-like.

Blue Demon: Yeah, I guess it is.

Playboy.com: Do you have any special moves you use to fire up the crowd?

Blue Demon: I have a couple. I make demon horns with my pointer finger and pinky finger and thrust it toward the crowd. I do a lot of flexing and try to get the crowd to flex back. It usually works.

Playboy.com: Do you feel like less of a demon because you have to use fake horns?

Blue Demon: No. It's just a hand gesture to throw out to the crowd.

Playboy.com: What's been your best moment as a mascot?

Blue Demon: Boy, the upset this season against Kansas was a good one. When the students are in the house, it makes all the difference in the world.

Playboy.com: Do the ladies love the Blue Demon? You're sort of the ultimate bad boy.

Blue Demon: You bet. No specific moves are required.

Playboy.com: Do you work any special magic when DePaul plays religious schools in the Big East?

Blue Demon: That's an interesting question. But the answer is no.

Playboy.com: How do other mascots taunt you? Do they say you look like Grover?

Blue Demon: No. They don't want to mess with the Blue Demon.

Playboy.com: Do you have any inner demons?

Blue Demon: You know I do. I don't know; let's strike that question.

Playboy.com: Ever gotten in a fight with another mascot?

Blue Demon: I don't interact with others too much. They don't come into DIBS's den. But I am having a birthday party soon.

Playboy.com: What's that like?

Blue Demon: Benny the Bull [from the Chicago Bulls] will be there and the mascots from the Fire and Rush will be there, too. We'll get to hang out.