Despite his ferocious look, Big Nasty is actually a big teddy bear.

Not sure if any Bucs fan has seen “Big Nasty” at a Bucs game, but that rhinoceros beak he has on his Bucs helmet could do some damage at a tailgate party. Some years ago Big Nasty was  recognized as the preeminent Bucs fan (with apologies to Gov. Charlie Crist).

Big Nasty has become so much a staple that BSPN.com recently annointed him as the No. 1 Bucs fan on the planet. Despite all the attention, Big Nasty – who Joe believes is from Largo not Key Largo – seems humble.

“When the Bucs win,” he said, “it’s like a part of me won.”

Joe wonders how many days (weeks?) it took Big Nasty to recover when the Bucs won the Super Bowl?