On the lists of Random Happenstances Captured In Midwestern Student Centers, this shot, from the University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has to take the taco, as they say. Which reminds us: Where's the chorizo?

Even Sausages Need To Check Their Email [Cute Sports]

On MLB Auctions right now, you can bid on the opportunity to bring your loved one some sausages. "You'll have the Famous Klement's Racing Sausages visit your spouse or significant other at their home or place of work to deliver a Valentine's present. We'll also include four Club Level tickets to see the Brewers play a game of your choice during the April 18-22 homestand at Miller Park." Currently, though, there are no bids — the opening bid is $650 — and we think we know why: The chorizo is not included. No Valentine's Day is ever complete without the chorizo.

Serenade Your Sweetie With Sausages [MLB Auctions]
Welcome, Chorizo! [Deadspin]

But nope: The chorizo won't be back at Miller Park until next season. The team joked that it was because he was going to the minors for more "seasoning," but the real reason is that Major League Baseball has to vet all new mascots.

According to Susan Goodenow, an MLB spokesman, baseball wants to be sure that fans tie into new characters or promotions from a marketing and licensing standpoint. She was being nice. She meant to say baseball wants to be sure the Chorizo will make the Brewers, Klement's and anyone else connected with the promotion a lot of money.

That, of course, means no more chorizo until next year. The invasion is only delayed, not avoided.

Hold The Chorizo? This Cannot Stand [Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel]
Welcome, Chorizo! [Deadspin]

Here's some video of the race, along with reaction from some local fans. One day into his sausage-racing career, the Chorizo has already been accused by a fan of being drunk on margaritas, and by a newscaster of being drunk on Tequila. Thankfully, they stopped short of accusing the Chorizo of eating too much Taco Bell before the race. Despite the club's intentions, I'm still not sure that this the Chorizo and his sombrero are good things for Milwaukee's Latino community.

And if you're looking to break down the Chorizo's performance and technique, here's more footage of the actual race, shot by a fan inside the stadium. The Chorizo certainly didn't lack for fan support.

Yesterday, the chorizo was officially announced as the fifth racing sausage in the Milwaukee Brewers sausage race. They had a special press conference just to introduce him, with his first race this Saturday. He has a little goatee. He is a dancing chorizo.

One thing is for certain: There is no stopping him; the chorizo will soon be here. And we, for one, welcome our new chorizo overlords. We'd like to remind them that, as a trusted sports blogger, we can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sausage caves.

A Chorizo Built For Scrambling, Not Crumbling [Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel]