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Bookmark or Share- Minnesota Rouser - WikipediaThe phrase 'Ski-U-Mah' was part of an early cheer for the U of M. Gopher fans traditionally thrust their fists in the air during the spell-out, and make a circular motion with their fist during the yell. The original lyrics were published in the Minneapolis Tribune, November 21, 1909.
- Ski-U-Mah (slogan) - WikipediaSki-U-Mah (/ ˌ s k aɪ juː ˈ m ɑː / SKY-yoo-MAH) is a slogan used at the University of Minnesota since 1884, when the newly emerging football team was coached by Thomas Peebles, a philosophy professor and former Princeton University faculty member.
- Uncovering the truth behind UMN’s famous ‘Ski-U-Mah’ chantAlthough many do not know the history of the slogan “Ski-U-Mah,” the University athletics department said it stems from the Dakota language, which is false. Continuing to say it is a word from the Dakota language contributes to the cycle of cultural appropriation of Indigenous people.
- History & Traditions - University of Minnesota AthleticsThis famous Minnesota phrase, pronounced SKY-YOU-MAH, dates back to 1884 when two Minnesota rugby players, John W. Adams and Win Sargent, wanted to think of a fitting team yell. Years earlier, Adams heard a young Native American boy yell "Ski-oo!"
- The origins of 'Ski-U-Mah' - kare11.com"Back in the 1880s we had a couple of rugby players out at Lake Peppin watching some canoe races. They heard some guys yelling 'Ski-U.' -- at least that's what they thought they heard. They...
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