He approved the chipmunk design anyway, wrote Grooms’ grandson, Steve Kuhl, in the Minnesota Alumni Association ... the company’s market for mascot toys. While he worked at the company, Grooms ...

In 1940, the University commissioned George Grooms, an artist for a small Iowa manufacturing company, to create the institution’s gopher mascot, according to a 1995 Minnesota Daily article. On his way ...

The Duke’s Mayo Bowl has drawn a cult following in the college football universe over the last few seasons thanks to its ...

In an off-the-wall style only college football can present, Flavor Flav was revealed from under the Tubby mascot costume and helped dump the condiment on the Gophers’ head coach. Fleck paid the ...

It doesn't get better than that." Flavor Flav's debut as Duke's celebrity mascot was revealed after the Minnesota Golden Gophers won the game 24-10 against Virginia Tech. The excitement continued ...

The rap legend and Public Enemy co-founder was unmasked after the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ 24-10 victory ... the coolest, creamiest mascot in the game. Cause we’re spreading the love, Duke ...

PJ Fleck got an honorary mayo bath after Minnesota ... mascot, Flava Flav. With a minute left to go in the first quarter, the Hokies struck first earning a lead of 7-0. However, the Golden Gophers ...

The Golden Gophers outgained the Hokies 403-223. With Minnesota up 24-10, Dante Lovett intercepted ... the game that there ...