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University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers To Honor Jacob Wetterling
9/8/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
The University of Minnesota athletic department announced today that it plans to honor Jacob Wetterling and grant the request of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and the Wetterling family by using the No. 11 in multiple ways on Saturday.
Jacob wore No. 11 when he played soccer and the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and family have asked that people showcase No. 11 to honor their son and help make the world a better place for children.
Minnesota will distribute stickers with the No. 11 and “For Jacob” on them to fans as they enter TCF Bank Stadium for Saturday’s game against Indiana State. The Gophers will also honor Jacob on the scoreboard during the first half, and Minnesota’s Goldy Gopher will wear No. 11 – instead of the customary No. 0 – during Saturday’s game.
In addition, Minnesota will use the No. 11 graphic on social media on Saturday for all of its competing sports programs.
