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Iconic rapper Flavor Flav was revealed as Tubby, the Duke’s Mayo Bowl mascot, following Minnesota’s 24-10 victory over Virginia Tech on Friday evening.
P.J. Fleck, the elated and surprised Minnesota head coach, hugged Flavor Flav in jubilation. He then quickly became the star of the show after finding himself on the receiving end of a mayo waterfall.
ESPN @espn
FLAVOR FLAV POURED MAYO ON MINNESOTA HEAD COACH 😂
P.J. Fleck keeping the Duke’s Mayo Bowl tradition alive 😭 pic.twitter.com/jiLyTA8JVG
Earlier in the evening, Nicole Auerbach of NBC Sports revealed that a celebrity was dressed up as Tubby.
Nicole Auerbach @NicoleAuerbach
🚨 There is an actual celebrity (!) dressed and performing as Tubby, the delightful @DukesMayoBowl mascot, a source close to the bowl game tells @NBCSports. The celebrity will reveal him or herself prior to the coach mayo bath at the end of the game. 🚨
The surprise didn’t disappoint whatsoever, capping a fun evening in Charlotte.
J.R. Larkie @JRlarkie
Flavor Flav being the Mayo Mascot makes no sense… which is why it makes perfect sense. #DukesMayoBowl
And thus ended a remarkable night featuring a sports tradition unlike any other.
