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5 days ago · The University Mascot is derived from a nickname for the state of Minnesota, "The Gopher State." The original design was based on the thirteen-lined ground squirrel. The state nickname derives from a political cartoon by R. O. Sweeny, published as a broadside in 1858.
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Jun 25, 2024 · The Minnesota Golden Gophers football team represents the University of Minnesota in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. Founded in 1882, Minnesota has been a member of the Big Ten Conference since its inception in 1896 as the Western Conference.
Jun 17, 2024 · Goldy Gopher (Minnesota) Nov 26, 2016; Madison, Wisconsin; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won...
Jun 22, 2024 · Mascot: Goldy Gopher. A mascot gets extra points if it looks like the head shouldn’t fit on the body. That works with Minnesota. Otherwise, it’s hard to be intimidated by a gopher.
1 day ago · Goldy Gopher is the mascot for the Twin Cities campus and the associated sports teams. The gopher mascot is a tradition as old as the state, which was tabbed the "Gopher State" in 1857 after a political cartoon ridiculing the $5 million railroad loan that helped open up the West.
Jun 23, 2024 · Goldy Gopher made his first appearance in 1940. Up until 1992, the University of Minnesota marching band was in charge of the mascot, and the members of the band rotated wearing the costume. After 1992, control of the mascot was given to the athletic department.
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Jun 11, 2024 · Nov 26, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 31-17.
