By: Jack Satzinger
As the Badgers sprinted toward TCF Bank Stadium’s east end zone wielding Paul Bunyan’s Axe, the Gophers crowded in front of their goalpost in force.
After winning the rivalry trophy, it has been tradition to pretend to chop down the opposing team’s goal post with the ax. But after they lost last season 20-7, the Gophers weren’t going to let it happen for a 10th consecutive time.