University of Minnesota President Bob Bruininks and football coach Glen Mason speak to a crowd celebrating the naming of TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday. Former Gopher Carl Eller and Marching Band drum major John Thompson reacted to the news.
After playing 26 years in the Metrodome, the Gophers don’t have much planned for their final game there — a few representatives from Dome-era teams on the field before the game and a commemorative ticket.
A college football coach telling a recruit the stadium he would be playing in was overtaken by a tractor pull?
Welcome to recruiting for former Minnesota coach Glen Mason .
For 26 seasons, the Minnesota football team has called the Metrodome home, but this Saturday’s game against Iowa marks the end of an era for Minnesota football.
There are approximately 10 bars and restaurants in a 3-block radius of the Metrodome, all of which have the potential to experience a decrease in business next year when the Gophers make their move to TCF Bank Stadium.
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