The week in social media photos: March 31-April 7

Winter sports season is all but wrapped, so this week we focus on some great spring time activities and joy-delivering mascots. They're here to put a smile on your face so you won't soon be sad by the sometimes cruel ends delivered by March Madness. The week:

The 34th annual @SwimWithMike (Saturday at USC) promises to be more entertaining than ever. http://t.co/7tfuLTXGlJ pic.twitter.com/rrLi3P4a3J

— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) April 4, 2014

This might be my favorite photo we've ever posted.

Go behind the scenes with #NerdNation at the #ncaaWFF. pic.twitter.com/cDOk3Hw0dJ

— espnW (@espnW) April 4, 2014

Really just crushing their hat game en route to the Final Four.

@BennytheBeaver is getting a lot of compliments on his hat tonight! #GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/TbSYquNQW5

— Beaver Athletics (@beaverathletics) April 5, 2014

Look at that big mascot hat.

In 1 week, it's the AZ Stadium movie night premier of #RememberTheTitans. Pretty sure Coach Boone had a #HardEdge. pic.twitter.com/OsMkr8pWgP

— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) April 4, 2014

Is this not an awesome idea? Grab a blanket and catch a movie on the
conference's biggest screen.

Happy Friday Golden Bears! Here's Oski in a hot rod. #SoFreshSoClean pic.twitter.com/ZIFFq521zj

— Cal Bears (@CalAthletics) April 4, 2014

Look at Oski's sweet ride.

Hello, football.

A funny birthday salute to @RickGeorgeCU from @Chipthebuffalo (photo via @KrisLivi) #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/azqPJadUrz

— Colorado Buffaloes (@cubuffs) April 3, 2014

Look at Chip making big head jokes.

Great pic! Good luck @UCLARowing MT @DilEmmaR: It's a great day to be great here at the San Diego Crew Classic pic.twitter.com/vALeh1NSEt

— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) April 5, 2014

Rowing just always giving us the glamour shots. Love it.

Lots of beautiful colors in this Cougar pic.

10 minutes until @ASU_Baseball goes for the sweep over USC. Watch the live stream: http://t.co/LcIeKeGW6L pic.twitter.com/rAa3s9BJaQ

— Sun Devil Athletics (@TheSunDevils) April 6, 2014

Is that a silver glove? If so, I'm digging it.

Nothing says spring like Dubs and cherry blossoms.

A friendly reminder for your Friday...#carpediem #goutes pic.twitter.com/vaRxidzNGZ

— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) April 4, 2014

It's good advice. Go get 'em.

.@UWAthletics has enjoyed a lot of pie on our air lately. pic.twitter.com/cPdBzjjEes

— Pac-12 Networks (@Pac12Networks) April 7, 2014

Bonus pic: Sometimes when you do cool stuff and your team wins, you get pie-faced.