Push for Sixer Mascot Gig Nets Morris Web Buzz

In one week, Chris Morris' campaign to be the next 76ers mascot went from 0 to 2,000—in terms of Facebook likes. With the help of friends, the Roxborough resident has pushed to reinstate and be cast as Big Shot, the blue basketball monster.

On top of an ever-growing Facebook group, Morris has caught the attention of radio stations, newspapers and online publications alike. The comedian said Tuesday he hopes he can get the Sixers attention and demonstrate why he should help revive Big Shot in Philadelphia.

To read the original Patch profile, click here.

Check out what Morris and other are saying about his quest around the Web.

Philadelphia Daily News—"Morris A Big Shot?"

"We don't know what (Sixers co-owner Adam) Aron will decide, but we're voting for Morris. This city needs a new Big Shot."

CBS Philly—"Chris Morris Wants To Bring Back Sixers Mascot Big Shot"

"Though people are talking, Morris says the Sixers have not reached out to him yet, and he’s not sure how to get them to. 'I don’t know, I have no idea, that’s the problem. We’re hoping to get the Sixers interview and make myself blue again.'"

The Roxborough Review—"A Shot at Big Shot"

"Morris said that he was sent tapes of Big Shots routines. As a child, Morris imitated these routines at Family parties. 'That’s how I learned how to dance,' said Morris."

Facebook—Make Chris Morris "Big Shot"—The Next Sixers Mascot

• "Hey why don't we all just get together and camp out down at the Sixers Office, and if Chris doesn't get to be Big Shot II. We stay...We can bring tents and booze and guitars and all kinds of neat readings. I am onto something Bunky..."—Ernest Keebler
• "Adam Aron hasn't had twitter action in two days so he's probably busy. But that's good because once he comes back to twitter he'll be flooded with tweets about this. I've been sending one a day."—Rob Deery
• "Big shot mania running wild I feel like the Hulkster.... you guys are awesome thanks soooo much for the support. Philly has the greatest sports fans in the world and I hope to represent you as big shot for the Sixers. Love all you guys!"—Chris Morris

Morris has also hit both the AM and FM dials. His 94WIP interview is available here, and you can listen to Morris' appearance in full on ESPN 950's "The Real Real Estate Show," which aired Sunday, by clicking here.

Additionally, Morris is portraying the Cowardly Lion in the Footlighters Theater's production of The Wizard of Oz, in Berwyn. Tickets are available here.