Goldy the Gopher Wins D1 Best Mascot National Championship

For the third time in Goldy's history -- the University of Minnesota mascot has won the 'Best D1 Mascot' championship at the 2017 College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, Florida. Goldy finished second last year.

The 2017 Top-Ten College Mascots

1. Goldy Gopher - University of Minnesota
2. Aubie the Tiger- Auburn University
3. Brutus Buckeye - Ohio State University
4. Hook 'Em - University of Texas
5. Chip the Buffalo - Colorado University
6. Bearcat - University of Cincinnati
7. Smokey the Bluetick Coon Hound - University of Tennessee
8. Butch T. Cougar - Washington State University
9. Big Al the Elephant - University of Alabama

Way to go Goldy!  GO GOPHERS!