“Thunder," the iconic bison statue at Nichols College, was intentionally knocked over after the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl Sunday night and it is unclear if the statue can be repaired.

Thunder stands outside of the Fels Student Center at the corner of Center and Healey roads.

A celebration broke out Sunday after the Patriots won Super Bowl LIII, the team’s sixth championship.

“[Monday morning,] following a careful inspection we determined that the extent of the damage done to Thunder had compromised the structural integrity of the statue and therefore could be a safety risk for the community,” read a statement from Nichols College Dean of Students P.J. Boggio. “As soon as we are able, we will have a professional do a further inspection and help determine if he can be repaired or not.”

Taking photos with Thunder during big events has become a tradition, Boggio wrote.

”No one has ever maliciously knocked him over before," Boggio wrote. “Over the years I’ve loved the Tweets and Snaps I’ve seen of our students with Thunder; as incoming new students and each year after on move-in day… in the cap and gown at graduation… Once he appeared in a student’s Christmas Card, and even when the Red Sox won the World Series!”

The dean urged students to make good choices.

“Today has shown me that despite the reckless acts of a few, our community is strong and our traditions matter. That there is a very real feeling of connection and belonging and ‘home’ to our little Nichols College campus on this hill," Boggio wrote. "Be well, make good choices, and let your common sense prevail and your voices – when it’s time – be heard.”