This is real, and it’s spectacular.
In 2006, Marshawn Lynch continued creating the legend that would ultimately morph into “Beast Mode” when, following an overtime win over Washington in which his 22-yard touchdown run proved to be the game-winner, the then-Cal running back decided the best way to commemorate the victory was by commandeering an injury cart and driving it around the Memorial Stadium turf. Lynch’s “Ghost Ride the Whip” became legendary in the Bay Area...
... and now it’s being commemorated by the Golden Bears in bobblehead form:The Marshawn bobblehead has arrived & can be yours on Nov. 5 at @CalFootball vs Washington!https://t.co/m60Z1YUQOt pic.twitter.com/p3oeypxbTx
— Cal Bears (@CalAthletics) July 27, 2016
That bobblehead will be handed out at the Nov. 5 game against Washington as Cal celebrates the 10th anniversary of the win. And, suffice to say, I want one. Badly.