by: Daniel House (DanielHouseNFL)
Photo credit: Nikki Moore Photography
Even in the heart of intense conference competition, college football has the power to bring fans together. When Minnesota and Nebraska meet at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday night, fans will be hosting their own “trophy game." The “$5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy” originated in 2014, following social media exchanges between Goldy Gopher and a Bo Pelini fan account. The trophy wasn’t affiliated with either athletic department, but quickly brought fans together.
When P.J. Fleck was hired in 2017, Minnesota fans wanted to find a way to promote “Row the Boat” in the local community.