Gophers Fans: Help Us Identify Top 25 Reasons Why CollegeGameDay Should Come to the U

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Gophers Fans,

We have a HUGE opportunity to grab the national spotlight on November 23 against Wisconsin. The program is deserving of it and no doubt our school, athletic department and fan base would roll out the "maroon and gold" carpet for ESPN's College Game Day crew! It is also clear that Gopher fans are fired up at this prospect. Earlier today we sent out a Tweet asking you all to show Game Day that we want them in Dinkytown! In less than 12 hours that Tweet was re-tweeted more than 625 times!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT to show <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> how much <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> fans want them in Dinkytown on 11/23 vs <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Badgers&src=hash">#Badgers</a> for historic battle of Paul Bunyan's Axe!</p>— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole/statuses/399556705627152384">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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We are now taking the campaign to the next level and are asking for your help. We're going to compile the Top 25 Reasons Why ESPN's College Game Day Should Come to Dinkytown! Please post your reasons why Game Day should come here. Later in the week, we'll post our favorite 25 reasons, both serious and lighthearted!

We'll start it off...

1. Coach Kill/Claeys and the Gophers program is without a doubt one of the best stories in College Football this season.
2. Lee Corso will LOVE "Doing The Gopher" dance.
3. TCF Bank Stadium is one of the newest stadiums in college football, and a beautiful stadium such as ours will make a great backdrop for Game Day!
4. Chris Fowler will love an early morning breakfast at Al's!
5. Kirk Herbstreit loves Lutefisk, he just probably doesn't realize it yet.
6. College sports are all about history and few programs are as decorated as Minnesota when it comes to national titles!

The U is a perfect spot for Game Day - let's hear more reasons why!!
 

We're going to post the responses we get via Twitter as well.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> The Axe, Coach Kill story, hatred for Wisconsin, last team to win three straight national championships</p>— Pete Sawyer (@sawyer_pete) <a href="https://twitter.com/sawyer_pete/statuses/399669808112730112">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Two of the best mascots in College football, so whoever Lee picks he should have a good time.</p>— Andrew Dietel (@D85Andrew) <a href="https://twitter.com/D85Andrew/statuses/399669266321915905">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Gotta show respect for the longest running consecutive year rivalry in all of college football...</p>— Jeff Nodland (@jtnod) <a href="https://twitter.com/jtnod/statuses/399670026271068162">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> great rivalry, 2 good teams playing well and a great campus/stadium <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SkiUMah&src=hash">#SkiUMah</a></p>— Osmosis Jones (@crokagator2) <a href="https://twitter.com/crokagator2/statuses/399670097754599424">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Because Corso would look great in Goldie's head.</p>— Jober (@Trfmilkman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Trfmilkman/statuses/399670236049199104">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> because I want to hear **** The Badgers on national television.</p>— Doug Manthei (@imyourdoug) <a href="https://twitter.com/imyourdoug/statuses/399670547002318848">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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GopherHole Staff said:
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Because Corso would look great in Goldie's head.</p>— Jober (@Trfmilkman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Trfmilkman/statuses/399670236049199104">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Lee Corso's FACE will make Goldy Gopher even MORE handsome!!! Just watch, you will see I am right when Corso pulls Goldy's head over his own!!!
 

Because our mascot is a rodent... Not many places can match that.
 



1) No two teams in college football history have played more than MN/WI
2) Gameday has never been to Minneapolis
3) Jerry Kill and Staff are one of the best stories this year.
4) 3 million live in the metro area - we will make sure to bring a great crowd
 


The Axe is one of the best trophies in all of college football.
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> There's zero chance that Bret Bielema will ruin everyone's fun!</p>— Josh Junker (@jwjunker) <a href="https://twitter.com/jwjunker/statuses/399676377282015233">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> To give <a href="https://twitter.com/SouhanStrib">@SouhanStrib</a> a live lesson on sports reporting</p>— Sean Olson (@olsonsean612) <a href="https://twitter.com/olsonsean612/statuses/399676237612089344">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Mpls-StP : we're not that far from Fargo. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NDSU&src=hash">#NDSU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GameDay&src=hash">#GameDay</a> LoveFest</p>— mark (@mahoganyguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/mahoganyguy/statuses/399675755107332098">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> longest running rivalry finally meaning something again</p>— Keith Rubel (@keithrubel1977) <a href="https://twitter.com/keithrubel1977/statuses/399675560252551169">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> because coach Kill is a hero</p>— Mike czura (@Gopherzman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gopherzman/statuses/399675283600461824">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a>: We want your help compiling Top 25 Reasons Why <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Should come to the U <a href="http://t.co/nMRVvhqerc">http://t.co/nMRVvhqerc</a>" Let's hear 'em!!!</p>— Goldy Gopher (@GoldytheGopher) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher/statuses/399674621114728448">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> i will dunk myself under ice cold water if they come. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WeNeedCollegeGameDay&src=hash">#WeNeedCollegeGameDay</a></p>— Jamie Crum (@JamieCrum) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamieCrum/statuses/399674510577659904">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Great story lines and dancing performances on both sides,</p>— Chad (@BlueCrew21) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueCrew21/statuses/399673897970200576">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Sam Ponder lives here - save on travel expenses</p>— mark (@mahoganyguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/mahoganyguy/statuses/399673693581758464">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Not only would Corso look great in Goldy's head, he could spin it around: <a href="http://t.co/npmCyLc0qq">http://t.co/npmCyLc0qq</a></p>— Alex Cecchini (@alexcecchini) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexcecchini/statuses/399673659352031234">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Jerry Kill needs to bust his moves for a much larger audience than <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23brickbybrick&src=hash">#brickbybrick</a></p>— mark (@mahoganyguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/mahoganyguy/statuses/399676607914586112">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Best story (& turnaround) in college football. After enduring 4 years of Brew, we DESERVE this! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23InKillWeTrust&src=hash">#InKillWeTrust</a></p>— Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) <a href="https://twitter.com/NadineBabu/statuses/399676642773045249">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a>: Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> fans we want your help compiling Top 25 Reasons Why <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Should come to the U <a href="http://t.co/UzHgiXKIku">http://t.co/UzHgiXKIku</a></p>— Katie Aune (@katieaune) <a href="https://twitter.com/katieaune/statuses/399676709009911808">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> because this is the most resilient team in America</p>— Chris Hawthorne (@go4kicker36) <a href="https://twitter.com/go4kicker36/statuses/399676890912280576">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Just a reminder - we'll pick our favorite 25 reasons why College Game Day should come to the U later this week! Please share more reasons!
 

1. Jerry Kill is one of the most beloved and respected Coaches in the nation.
2. Best mascot in college
3. Best dance line in college
4. Seeing David Cobb hit 1000 yards
5. One of the best rivalries in college fb
6. We have been though a lot as Gopher fans...why not capture us enjoying of the best seasons we've had in recent years
7. It's not often that gameday will have a chance to cover a blizzard ;)...also, the Gameday crew will get to wear some of their best winter outfits.
8. TCF Bank stadium is awesome, and you could do a story alone on the excessive beer lines with WI fans here
9. We're totally cooler than NDSU
10. Because I'd like to see this in my lifetime!
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Minnesota vs Wisconsin is one of the oldest rivalries in college football!!</p>— Jacob Kava (@jkava8) <a href="https://twitter.com/jkava8/statuses/399677978239860738">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Make a giant Jerry Kill head just like the giant Lee Corso head! Wear that instead of Goldy's!</p>— Josh Junker (@jwjunker) <a href="https://twitter.com/jwjunker/statuses/399678109135294464">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> our awesome mascot!</p>— Kacey Gregerson (@kgreg007) <a href="https://twitter.com/kgreg007/statuses/399678341373906944">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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"Jerry Kill and His Staff and THE TEAM exemplify what College Football SHOULD be all about."
 

RodentRampage said:
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I like the Nook's better, to be honest. Neither Matt's or the 5-8 club really do it for me.

Other reasons:
- Minneapolis skyline view from campus at multiple spots can't be beat
- We're a team who has won 3 consecutive championships as Alabama looks poised to do this year
- Might not be many future opportunities to hit the Twin Cities
- Big Ten games in November are awesome
- College Gameday has only been to the Big Ten 2x this year, and once was for a non-league game (ND v Mich)
- Seeing Lee pick MN and spin Goldy's head
- Multiple spots to set up shop - in front of McNamara/TCF, in front of Northrop, heck even down at the river flats could be fun
- The crew would really enjoy Minneapolis after the game
- Great story beyond Kill's struggles - the U has 8 wins for only the 5th time in basically the last half century, and this win could be program-defining
 

I wanna see Corso pick Goldy , put on the a Gopher head, and spin it!
 

So we can throw snowballs at Corso when he picks Wisconsin
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Lee Corso wearing a giant Gopher head...priceless!</p>— Todd Rens (@rens1313) <a href="https://twitter.com/rens1313/statuses/399684821904928768">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GoldytheGopher">@GoldytheGopher</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> because we have the best mascot in America</p>— Chris Hawthorne (@go4kicker36) <a href="https://twitter.com/go4kicker36/statuses/399683281651634177">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Because that's what the card says to do...</p>— Kerry Ledin (@RealKerryLedin) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealKerryLedin/statuses/399682166851780608">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> Most played rivalry in NCAAFB, cold weather's a great excuse to put Baileys in things, MN Nice = great hosts.</p>— Kristen McCune (@InAWomansWorld) <a href="https://twitter.com/InAWomansWorld/statuses/399680572152246273">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> let's see the crew handle a late November day in Minnesota and prove their toughness <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23snow&src=hash">#snow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cold&src=hash">#cold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Minnesota&src=hash">#Minnesota</a></p>— Kelly Miller (@K_Miller_31) <a href="https://twitter.com/K_Miller_31/statuses/399680351632494593">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> SamanthaSteelePonder will not have to travel#saves money</p>— Karl frantz (@Frantzka) <a href="https://twitter.com/Frantzka/statuses/399679390549692416">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Corso&src=hash">#Corso</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Sid&src=hash">#Sid</a> can do a webchat together on their smartphones......
I'd watch that <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23LoveSid&src=hash">#LoveSid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Legend&src=hash">#Legend</a></p>— mark (@mahoganyguy) <a href="https://twitter.com/mahoganyguy/statuses/399679229815554048">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> cause college football in late November should be played in the elements and showcased.</p>— Greg Weber (@WeberGP) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeberGP/statuses/399678602326724608">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole">@GopherHole</a> Northrop Mall would make a perfect setting for <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay">@CollegeGameDay</a> !</p>— Jacob Schauf (@jacobschauf) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacobschauf/statuses/399678434886307840">November 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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