Griff II
@DrakeUGriff
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I am the official live mascot for @DrakeUniversity . I am the successor to Griff I, named after John L. Griffith, who organized the first @DrakeRelays in 1910.
Des Moines, IA
Joined October 2015
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Thanks so much for being there Monday, Gideon. You’re the best! Can’t wait to see you again. Was glad to hear Bulldogs have moved up to
#3
on your list of favorite dogs. Lemme know when we’re
#1
. 🐶
I’m getting ready for the
#BeautifulBulldog
Contest.
@DrakeUGriff
is greeting contestants, and Libby is the Easter Bully.
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Dear friends, I have some sad news to share with you. I’m going to need some extra hugs from you in the coming days.
I said goodbye to my very best friend, the OG, today. We held him as he died, falling asleep to the words “I love you,” “I’m so proud of you,” and
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BIG NEWS! This is my paw-selected successor, Griff II! As you know, I am retiring June 30. Then, THIS guy will take over as your live mascot! He is officially called Griff II, but at home we call him “George” after George Carpenter, the first president of Drake University.
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And it finally happened! I met
@PeteButtigieg
! My work here is done.
#griffoutthevote
#votegriff
#votegriff2020
#wedupolitics
#iacaucus
@DrakeUniversity
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My dear friends,
The time has come for me to sign off and hand over all mascot responsibilities and duties to my successor and best friend, George. There is no doubt in my mind that he is more than ready to assume the title of Griff II and all that comes with it, even though
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And you thought we couldn’t jump... We just dominated the
#toiletpaperchallenge
! 🧻
@DrakeUniversity
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This one’s for you,
@IvePetThatDog
. I can’t wait for you to pet me tomorrow at 11am!!!! 🚿 🐶 🛀
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I sent George to campus to take care of some things in HR. He has no clue what he’s doing... But he’s happy doing it, so there’s that.
@DrakeUniversity
#foreverourdog
#muchadoaboutgriffii
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I don’t think the new boots are going to work out. Thanks but no thanks. ❌ 🥾
#onthehomefrontwithgriff
@DrakeUniversity
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6-0 with me on the sideline. Coincidence? Prob not. Back-to-back 🏆.
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeBulldogsMB
@ValleyHoops
@MVCsports
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It's
#InternationalDogDay
! I love nothing more than being your Dog. To celebrate, I'm unveiling my brand new, custom-made
@DrakeUniversity
letter jacket, hand-made by my good pal Wonton of the Wonton Collection. Hope you enjoy the new threads! 💙
#IAmSoProudToBeYourDog
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Gave him the photo op, now let’s hope he shares some of his birthday cake with his new BFF.
#VoteGriff
#VoteGriff2020
#GriffOutTheVote
#WeDUPolitics
#IACaucus
@DrakeUniversity
@AndrewYang
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I have a very important announcement. And don’t ever forget, Bulldogs, I will ALWAYS be your Dog.
#IAmSoProudToBeYourDog
#ForeverOurDog
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I was just called fat. I’m going to need some extra love after that comment.
#sadgriff
@DrakeUniversity
#newstudentorientation
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It’s Friday. It’s Spring Break. My
@drakewbb
team is playing in the MVC Tourney. I’M IN HUSTLE MODE.
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That feeling when you go to
@Starbucks
and aren’t IMMEDIATELY handed a
#griffuccino
.
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We can’t wait to have you!!! Just don’t forget who your TOP Bulldog is. 😉 Thank you for helping us out, Gideon! 🤗
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What. A. Party.
#DailyYogaWithGriff
#downwardgriff
#DrakeTogether
#GriffsGoldenBirthday
@DrakeUniversity
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In honor of our celebrity visitor to
@DrakeUniversity
, I thought I'd recreate the now famous photo. BOOM.
@drake
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Listen,
@SenWarren
, I’m always hungry. Always. DO YOU HAVE A PLAN FOR THAT?
#IACaucus
#VoteGriff2020
#TheRoadToTheWhiteHouseStartsWithGriff
#WeDUPolitics
@DrakeUniversity
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Got to meet the OG’s good pal Gideon of
@IvePetThatDog
! It’s about time he give me a good pet. Thanks for coming to the
#BeautifulBulldog
Contest, my friend!! 🤩
@DrakeRelays
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeAlumni
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Thanks to technology, your Dogs were able to get together w/ some of our best pals from around the country in the middle of the pandemic. It was so good to see everyone & to introduce George to this elite club.
#MascotsStickTogether
#GoDogs
#IAmSoProudToBeYourDog
@DrakeUniversity
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I’m not Irish, but you can still kiss me. 😚🐶🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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NICE SHIRT, Gideon! I like your style, pal!!!! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
I pet Zoe. She is a 12 year old Yorkie. She is playful and loves kids. Zoe is very daring. She will chase rabbits, even though they are bigger than she is. She will even chase much larger dogs. Zoe likes to ride on her caregiver’s shoulder, like a parrot.
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Hello? Is anyone there? I’m so confused. I knew I should have taken notes...
#MuchAdoAboutGriffII
@DrakeUniversity
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12 hours later, I’m doing pretty well with the boots. I still strongly dislike them though. 😑
@DrakeUniversity
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It pays to have friends around the country for those times your team makes the Big Dance, but you’re in the middle of an unprecedented global pandemic and can’t travel with them. Thanks, Trip, for doing me a solid and sporting the letter jacket outside Mackey Arena in my absence.
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Was clearly brighter outside when I turned 6. No worries though, always a great day to celebrate a bday! Words of wisdom: "Today is the oldest you have ever been & the youngest you will ever be. Make the most of it." - Unknown
#GriffTurns7
#IAmSoProudToBeYourDog
@DrakeUniversity
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I’m going to need you to mark yourself off on this list,
@BetoORourke
. There are directions right there on the top of the page... either initials or an “X” will be sufficient.
#VoteGriff2020
#CampaignTie
#IACaucus
@DrakeUniversity
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Here I am visiting the Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge in downtown
#DSMUSA
! This beautiful bridge links the E&W sides of DSM, & features 2 separate pathways - 1 for walkers/joggers & 1 for bicyclists. (I’ll pass.)
#griffdoesdesmoines
#hometowndog
#mycityyourdog
#thisisdrake
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EVERYBODY JUST NEEDS TO STAY CALM. We got this.
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeBulldogsMB
@DrakeAlumni
@ValleyHoops
@MVCsports
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I am SUPER excited to welcome the incoming class of
@DrakeUniversity
BULLDOGS!!! I’m back stage, READY TO ROLL. 🐶💙
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Just heard from Griff I. He seems unimpressed with my first post, so I’ve regrouped and I’m back. As of today, I am Griff II, which means I am your Dog! You are welcome to call me by my less formal name, which is George. I am SO excited to be here, and eager to represent you in..
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Every. Single. Week. 🛁🛁🛁 Huge thanks to Canine Clean for keeping me buffed and puffed!
#shakeitoff
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My birthday is Tuesday. I will turn 6 years young. Thought you should know. 🎈 🎉 🎂 🎁
#birthdaycountdown
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It’s a BIRTHDAY edition of
#dailyyogawithgriff
! My brother, Carter, turns 6 today! We’re sending love and strength to all our friends as we face this incredibly challenging and uncertain time together. We’ve got this, Bulldogs! 💙
#downwardgriff
@DrakeUniversity
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I’m done with my stress relief coloring page. I’m ready for it to be hung up now.
#TherapyDog
#ARTherapets
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeCPHS
@ARLIowa
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We don’t always wear our letters, but when we do, portrait mode is a must.
#OriginalGriff
#MuchAdoAboutGriffII
@DrakeUniversity
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Y’ALL. THAT GAME.
#GatewayGriff
#RoadTripGriff
#ArchMadness
@DrakeBulldogsMB
@DrakeUniversity
@ValleyHoops
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Guess who is equally aghast at the Enterprise Center’s ridiculous ban on your Dog… that’s right, SISTER JEAN. smh.
#GatewayGriff
#RoadTripGriff
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeBulldogsMB
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Say what you want, but you can’t say I don’t look stunning in the middle of a blizzard.
@DrakeUniversity
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Welcome to the fraternity of live mascots, Butler Blue IV! What an honor for you to follow
@ButlerBlue3
, a true icon. Welcome, my friend, and GO BULLDOGS.
Hi Bulldogs, I’m Blue, your new mascot-in-training! I am a 12-week-old male English bulldog, and I’m proud to be your next Butler Bulldog!
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My man Garrett Sturtz was kind enough to bring the MASSIVE
@ValleyHoops
trophy over so his Dog could get a good look. It’s nice. 😎 Thanks, my friend. And congratulations. 💙
#GatewayGriff
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeBulldogsMB
@DrakeAlumni
@MVCsports
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And I quote: OH MY GOD, THE DOG. You’re darn right I’m “THE Dog!” ⚽️
#bucksbaum
@mPinoe
@DrakeUniversity
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‘Tis the season for the pumpkin suit... I might as well embrace it. 🎃
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This is my WE JUST WON swagger. 💃
#DSMHometownDog
#DSMHometownTeam
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@DrakeBulldogsMB
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THERE ARE COOKIES COMING OUT OF THE OVEN. 👀
#OnTheHomefrontWithGriff
#OriginalGriff
#MuchAdoAboutGriffII
@DrakeUniversity
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News:Your Dog passed the annual therapy dog certification exam w/flying colors! Thx to the
@ARLIowa
for accepting my bribe&giving me the badge for another year of special ed classroom,nursing home,&homes for troubled youth visits.Let’s go!
#IAmSoProudToBeYourDog
@DrakeUniversity
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Looking positively fabulous for today’s
@desmoinespride
Parade, am I right? I am SO PROUD to be a part of the
@DrakeAlumni
contingent today and every day. 🏳️🌈
#love
#IAmSoProudToBeYourDog
@DrakeUniversity
#capitalcitypride
#DAMUSA
#DSMHometownDog
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This is not social distancing, George.
#onethehomefrontwithgriff
#MuchAdoAboutGriffII
@DrakeUniversity
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THIS IS IT! I'm announcing my official candidacy 4 President of the United States of America.
#VoteGriff
#DemDebate
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Okay, okay, okay. Here is a picture of me as a wee little guy. You're welcome. Those eyes though... 😍 Am I right?
#NationalPuppyDay
@DrakeUniversity
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At the risk of breaking the internet, here is your
#DailyYogaWithGriff
. Yes, that’s a tool belt. Yes, that’s a muscle shirt. And yes, I’m “SOOOO CUTE.”
#downwardgriff
#onthehomefrontwithgriff
#draketogether
@DrakeUniversity
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“He’s so ugly he’s cute.” Disagree. And I’ve got a slew of people that are with me on this.
#beautiful
#nothinguglyaboutme
🐶💙🐶
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Beautiful evening strut... wobble... waddle... wiggle... roll... jiggle... whatever you want to call it, it was a beautiful evening for it.
@DrakeUniversity
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There’s a mountain lion in the neighborhood this morning, so I’m on lockdown in lower Olmsted.
#campusbedsforgriff
@DrakeUniversity
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My good pal
@drakepresident
just told me they need me over at the Knapp Center, STAT. I’m on my way, Boss! (And I WON’T stop for snacks this time. Promise.)
@DrakeWBB
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Not gonna lie. My heart hurts tonight after that 2 point loss. We fought hard.
@drakewbb
, I am SO proud to be your Dog, always and forever. Maggie, SB, and Megan: I will miss you.
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeAlumni
@MarchMadnessWBB
#IAmSoProudToBeYourDog
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I’m trying to work from home today, as I do on Mondays. (Key word “trying.”) I’m just not sure he’s ready for the responsibility.
#onthehomefrontwithgriff
@DrakeUniversity
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Ahem. I mean, look at me. I’m a beast!
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GUYS. SOMEBODY HAS BEEN EATING THE TOMATOES IN THE GARDEN. Can you even believe it?????? Who in the WORLD would do that?! I am aghast.
#OnTheHomefrontWithGriffII
@DrakeUniversity
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When I leave
@DrakeUniversity
to head home for the night, my work is far from over. (But I’d do anything for this kid. Even when that means wearing a tutu.)
#idontgetpaidenoughforthis
#onthehomefrontwithgriff
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I do believe I was actually enjoying myself out there for a hot second! Who knew I even had it in me? 🐰 ❄️ 🐶
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Oh hey,
@andersoncooper
. Sure,I can make time for a quick 60 min.exclusive. I’m an excellent interview & I think you & I could be BFFs. Welcome to
@DrakeUniversity
!
#VoteGriff
#VoteGriff2020
#GriffOutTheVote
#WeDUPolitics
#IACaucus
#DemDebate
@DrakeUniversity
@CNN
@CNNPolitics
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See that white line? This is me, following the
@Enterprise_Cntr
‘s rules not allowing me on the court while MY BULLDOGS celebrate with the trophy. I’m a VGB. One step at a time, I guess. GO BULLDOGS!
@DrakeUniversity
@DrakeBulldogsMB
@ValleyHoops
@MVCsports
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I don’t always drool, but when I do, it’s because someone was holding a gigantic donut just out of my reach. 🍩
@DrakeUniversity
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Man, that felt good. Getting pampered at Canine Clean in Urbandale sure is good for the soul!
@DrakeUniversity
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We wish you all a safe and happy Fourth of July! I wanted to do some fireworks in the driveway, but for some reason the OG doesn’t think I can handle it. Maybe he’ll go for sparklers...
#OriginalGriff
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We have our holiday pajamas on and are ready and waiting for the big guy in the red suit to show up. And I’m not talking about myself. 🎁 🎄🎅
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We’re on a video conference call. (No one can even tell we don’t have pants on! Ahh, the beauty of working from home...)
#onthehomefrontwithgriff
#muchadoaboutgriffii
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I’m going to be wholly unimpressed if there are not snacks at the end of this hike.
@DrakeUniversity
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