The Duke’s Mayo Bowl, a fan-favorite event in bowl season, got even wackier this year with the introduction of a celebrity mascot. The identity was revealed after the game, garnering a strong reaction from Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck.
Fleck and his Golden Gophers dominated Virginia Tech 24-10, earning them a spot in the annual mayonnaise bath tradition. Before that, Fleck met “Tubby,” the ceremonial mascot of the Mayo Bowl, who was none other than rapper Flavor Flav.
As soon as Flava Flav removed his Tubby costume, Fleck was overjoyed, copying the artist’s catchphrase and hugging him. The two exchanged enthusiastic greetings, with Flava Flav welcoming the champions and Fleck admitting to being a fan of Flava Flav’s music from his youth.
While an unconventional choice for a mascot, the age-old connection between Fleck and Flava Flav made for an unforgettable encounter. This was not only Fleck’s first mayonnaise bath but also a moment he’ll cherish due to meeting Flava Flav, who had recently appeared in some of Fleck’s music videos as part of his various business ventures.
Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/college-football/minnesota-pj-fleck-reaction-celebrity-mascot-reveal-dukes-mayo-bowl.html