The University of Minnesota Upholds Game Day Tradition! - Varsity.com

Posted January 13, 2018

“Ski-u-mah!” a traditional cheer meaning “victory” has been a part of the University of Minnesota’s school spirit since the 1800s. And this cheer isn’t the only longstanding tradition that stands out about the Gophers…

Johnny Campbell was the world’s first cheerleader, leading gopher fans in an organized cheer “Rah, Rah, Rah! Ski-u-mah, Hoo-Rah! Hoo-Rah! Varsity! Varsity! Varsity, Minn-e-So-Tah” in 1898. Fast forward to today – the Minnesota cheerleading team still upholds tradition with superior spirit.

Competing in the first-ever college Game Day competition, the D1A Coed team took home 2nd, while the All Girl team placed 4th at the championship!

[Watch] the Coed team's Game Day performance:

[Watch] the All Girl team's Game Day performance:

Tune in on Saturday, January 13th to watch the teams compete LIVE for another opportunity at a UCA College National Championship title!

Where:
HP Field House

When: Saturday, January 13th
Coed 10:09AM ET | All Girl 11:25AM ET

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