When Californians talk about tough guys in togas, they're usually referring to a Hollywood swords-and-sandals period epic or the national champion USC Trojans. Instead, they should start talking about Sammy the Spartan, the strapped mascot for San José State University. A sword-wielding soldier for San José spectators, Sammy bursts with school pride and brings new meaning to the term, "Go Greek." Playboy.com spoke with the buff booster about performing in underwear, his Hollywood connections and when to break out the worm.

Playboy.com: Do you ever feel girly prancing around in a dress on the sidelines?
Sammy: I'm very confident about my masculinity. I'm not uncomfortable.

Playboy.com: Speaking of togas, there have been lots of movies about Greek soldiers lately. Did any of them get it right?
Sammy: They did all right, but they would have been much better if Sammy was involved. Have their people talk to my people. I'm close to Hollywood.

Playboy.com: With USC going for a third national championship this year, does it ever get difficult having another toga-wearing mascot so close by?
Sammy: No, not really. Spartans are better than Trojans anyway.

Playboy.com: How do you psych out other teams?
Sammy: I hold up a poster of Britney Spears to distract the other team. Usually it doesn't work, but, hey, I'll use any excuse I can.

Playboy.com: What is your pre-game ritual?
Sammy: I like to be with the team before the game. I love being on the court when the basketball team is introduced. I usually give everyone a high-five. During the football season, I run out onto the field with the team.

Playboy.com: What do you do during the game?
Sammy: I've been known to do the worm every now and then during timeouts. It's an old breakdancing move. I like to do it whenever the music's right.

Playboy.com: Who are your mascot rivals?
Sammy: Bucky the Bronco from Santa Clara University and Timeout the Bulldog from Fresno State. But I try to keep my rivalries friendly. I don't want to promote violence.

Playboy.com: What was your best on-field performance?
Sammy: Last year we played Boise State in football and they were ranked high enough that the game was televised. The only problem was that the starting time was moved to 9 a.m. I decided to run out onto the field in boxers and pajamas. It was a little chilly, but I toughed it out.

Playboy.com: When you're in costume do women try to look up that toga?
Sammy: All the time! Women love the toga and tunic. Who doesn't want to go Greek?