Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, October 31, 2015
Thank you, Coach Kill. https://t.co/Pmq6Bl7qyX
— Minnesota Golden Gophers (@GopherSports) October 31, 2015
Minnesota honored recently retired football coach Jerry Kill during Saturday night's rivalry game vs. No. 15 Michigan.
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During a timeout midway through the first quarter, the school aired a video tribute on the big board to the coach who retired Wednesday due to health concerns. The fans loved it, giving Kill, who was not in attendance, a standing ovation and chanting "Jerry! Jerry!"
The video included highlights and behind-the-scenes moments from Kill's Minnesota tenure, which lasted four-plus seasons and included a 29-29 clip.
Watch the full tribute in the tweet above.
During halftime, the Minnesota marching band had another tribute, spelling out "Jerry."
Nice gesture from the Minnesota marching band. pic.twitter.com/zGs9twWKDQ
— Nate Gotlieb (@NateGotlieb) November 1, 2015
And before the game, quarterback Mitch Leidner carried out the "Jerrysota" flag.
It's #Jerrysota tonight. pic.twitter.com/6LVIRxkNrm
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) November 1, 2015