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.

In Carol Herbert Sanders’ letter on Oct. 16, regarding Goldy Gopher’s “stepping out of a closet” during Coming Out Week, she asks, “How am I supposed to explain to my young children exactly what Goldy ...

Goldy the Gopher finished in fourth place in the mascot category with an event score of 91.94, coming in behind Cincinnati Bearcat (93.44), Tennessee's mascot, Smokey (93.24), and Auburn's Aubie ...

The Minnesota Golden Gophers spirit squad had a very successful ... taped submitted video and the live act at the competition. Goldy was ranked fourth headed into the live act.

According to the University of Minnesota website, the Gophers team consists of 31 athletes along with Goldy Gopher.

The Gophers finished second in Jazz, as Ohio State won the championship and Michigan came in third. Goldy Gopher finished fourth nationally in the mascot division, while Cincinnati (Bearcat), ...

Illinois Fighting Illini (15-8, 7-6 Big Ten) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-11, 4-8 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kasparas Jakucionis and No. 23 Illinois visit Dawson ...