KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It’s called “The GP Dance.” Or simply, “The GP.”
It’s an exuberant, yet somewhat awkwardly clumsy, pattern of so-called dance movements displayed by Missouri coach Gary Pinkel when in an extreme state of delight. It originated after Mizzou’s 2014 Cotton Bowl win over Oklahoma State, and it made its way to Arrowhead Stadium in triumphant fashion Saturday following the Tigers’ 20-16 victory over BYU.
With his giddy team of Tigers circled around chanting “G-P, G-P,” Pinkel rocked back and forth to the rhythm thumping in his head moments after an incredibly emotional celebration with his players, as they interrupted his postgame SEC Network interview.