Minnesota has Goldy Gopher. Ohio has Brutus Buckeye ... IU differs from its fellow college team compatriots in its lack of a beloved mascot. Believe it or not, IU has tried — several times ...

Goldy Gopher was born a chipmunk. That’s because when George Grooms originally drafted the design in the 1940s that would become the University’s mascot, he lived in Iowa, where there were no gophers.

Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher hugs longtime fan Louise Quam, who was honored during Saturday's men's basketball game against Penn State. (Kelly Lynn) ...

The museum has created a mock criminal lineup comparing five stuffed rodents alongside a stuffed Goldy Gopher. After looking at the five suspects, Compton said it is not unusual to conclude the rodent ...

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The Gopher Hockey Cheer Team prides themselves on being figure skaters first, who are taught to cheer. Out of the 12 Gopher team members this season, all but four are from out of state.

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Jan 3, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Signage for the Dukes Mayo Bowl between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Virginia Tech ...

the Gophers in overtime to extend their exceptional late-season Big Ten hockey run. The Penn State Nittany Lions mascot entertains fans before a game. / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The No. 15 ...