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Goodyear, the sponsor of the 2018 Cotton Bowl that is hosting the college football playoff semi-final, unveiled a few “Texas-sized” mascot statues. These aren’t just any statues — they’re made from the thing that Goodyear does best... tires.
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A few things...
On the field at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 27, the Cotton Bowl will unveil “Texas-sized” statues of The Notre Dame Leprechaun and The Clemson Tiger, made entirely from hundreds of Goodyear tires. Former minor league baseball player and talented artist, Blake McFarland, handcrafted these massive statues, netting out with some really cool stats:
- Total Man Hours: 500+
- Total Tires Used: 375
- Total Screws: 3,100+
- Total Weight: 350-400 pounds
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Clemson Tigers will clash on Saturday, December 29 at 4:00 PM.