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How many national championships have the Minnesota Gophers won in football?
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Which college FOOTBALL team won the most consecutive national championships?
Well can we start with Indian River State College in Florida?? Their Men's swimming team has 36 consecutive NJCAA national championships.
When was Minnesota Golden Gophers football created?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers football program represents the University of Minnesota in college football at the NCAA Division I football Bowl Subdivision level.The team played its first game on September 29, 1882.
Who was the only Heisman winner from the Minnesota gophers?
The University of Minnesota's only Heisman Trophy winner was halfback Bruce Smith, who received the honor in 1941. He was a key player in the Gophers' bacl-to-back national championships in 1940 and 1941. Smith is one of 13 Heisman winners who also played on a national championship team the same season.
What is the newest college football stadium?
TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, home of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Where do the Minnesota gophers play?
The Minnesota Gophers play at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. They are officially known as the "Golden Gophers".
What is the seating capacity of Gophers Stadium?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers currently play football in the HHH Metrodome in downtown Minneapolis. The football seating there is about 64,000. In the fall of 2009, the football Gophers will begin play in the new TCF Bank Stadium on the U of M campus. The football seating there will be approximately 50,000.
Why is the name Golden Gophers significant to Minnesota?
It is the mascot for the University of Minnesota. The "Golden" Gophers (FROM WIKIPEDIA) The Gopher mascot is a tradition as old as the state. Minnesota was tabbed the "Gopher State" in 1857 after a satirizing cartoon, depicting nine Gophers with the heads of local politicians pulling a locomotive, was published. The story was over legislative action for a $5 million railroad proposal in western Minnesota. Later, the University picked up the nickname. The "Golden" adjective has not always been a part of the Gopher nickname. During the 1930s, the Gophers wore gold jerseys and pants. Legendary KSTP radio announcer Halsey Hall coined the term "Golden Gophers" in reference to the team's all-gold attire on the field. From 1932 through 1941, Minnesota compiled an impressive record, losing only 12 games and winning seven Big Ten titles and five national championships-a true "golden" decade of Gopher football.
What sport do the Minnesota Golden Gophers play?
The Minnesota Golden Gophers play several sports. They're the college sports team for the University of Minnesota. Their sports include football, baseball, soccer, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, softball, volleyball, track and field, wrestling, rowing and golf.
Who wore number 54 for the Golden Gophers and had his number retired?
Bruce Smith's jersey number (54) was the first to be retired by the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, in 1977.
How many national championships has the MN golden gophers win in hockey?
They have won 5. 1974, 1976, 1979, 2002, 2003.
What city are the golden gophers of Minnesota in?
The stadium is in minneapolis minnesota
When was Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey created?
Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey was created in 1997.
