Griff II

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.

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

I know we can do it. The drive runs March 16–April 19, 2026 💙🐶

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

Griff Gives Back is back for year 11, Bulldogs! Help me support @ThePetProject—together, you’ve helped donate more than 170,000 pounds of pet food since we started. This year, I’m chasing a 20,000-pound goal of adult dog and cat food.

Donate ➡️ https://t.co/ntppTdO5pG

[Drake University @DrakeUniversity]

Drake University is officially on the board in MONOPOLY: Des Moines Edition—with @DrakeUGriff on the cover and our historic Blue Oval claiming its own square. Proud to be Des Moines' Hometown Team! 💙🤍

➡️ https://t.co/DdenrEmkuj

[Justin Miller @Justin_cMiller]

Drake may have lost tonight but fans (myself included) did get to meet the newest celebrity in the Knapp Center, Griff III @DrakeUGriff #DSMHometownTeam

[Sean Roberts @Sean23Roberts]

Honor of my career as Emcee…Introducing Griff 3 to the Knapp Center for the first time. #DSMHometownTeam

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

Midwestern winters are no joke, am I right? @DrakeUniversity

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

But I also invite people in, so… @DrakeUniversity #OnTheHomefrontWithGriff

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

@Jdhhjg4577 My mom cares.

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

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I’m so ready. 🤩 @DrakeUniversity @DrakeBulldogsMB

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

I’ll take ALL the pies! 🥧 @DrakeUniversity

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

I don’t want to talk about it.

[Jeff Dubrof @JeffDubrofTV]

THANK YOU DES MOINES AND THANK YOU CENTRAL IOWA!

The first time I stepped foot in Iowa was July, 2021 looking for apartments in Des Moines. Little did I know at the time how important this city, one I never imagined living in, has become to my life.

I’ve met some of the most important people and I will love Des Moines forever.

But change is inevitable and my time in Iowa is coming to an end. My last day at KCCI will be on October 14th. For the last 4.5 years I’ve been proud to work for Iowa’s news leader. It has truly been an honor to share stories from around Central Iowa.

Thank you to all my coworkers who have been the shining example of professionalism.

Thank you to my sports team, Scott and Shannon. Getting to work with you two everyday was a joy and a blast.

Thank you to all the coaches, SIDs and athletes for all your help on the countless stories told.

I’ll always have a special place in my heart for Des Moines, and I’m excited to share that I’ll be heading to Tampa, Florida to join the sports team at WFLA!

These last 2-3 weeks are going to be amazing and I’m excited to finish strong with some Big College Kickoff and Friday Night Hype!

Thank you for everything DSM, I’ll miss this city and its people very much.

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

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Be my new #Grifftern! Apply by Sept. 28! 🤩 @DrakeUniversity https://t.co/3pXQfWTQKn

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

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You’d think they’d know how to do this by now. @DrakeUniversity #Grifftern

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

It’s a real life love story, and I am here for it! 🥰 @DrakeUniversity

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

Just over here fighting for my basic rights…
@DrakeUniversity

[Griff II @DrakeUGriff]

Calendar? 🧐 #Griff #BulldogsOfX #DogsofX #EnglishBulldog #Dogs @DrakeUniversity