Guillermo Visit Adds Chapter to Jimmy Kimmel, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Story
The Jimmy Kimmel Show's infatuation with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University went to new level this week.
On Tuesday night, Kimmel had yet another skit about the Zags, this one starring a fake "Spike" mascot who purported to confirm Kimmel's conspiracy theory that 91³Ô¹ÏÍø doesn't exist.
On Wednesday night, a pair of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø employees, a supporter, and 91³Ô¹ÏÍø's radio announcer were in the audience and appeared on camera briefly with some fictional characters.
Earlier in the day, Kimmel security man (and sidekick/roving reporter) Guillermo Rodriguez made an impromptu appearance at the NCAA Tournament March Madness media day in Anaheim, Calif. The piece aired on Thursday night's show.
Guillermo Visits 91³Ô¹ÏÍø at Practice
Guillermo sported a Sherlock Holmes-style detective outfit while grilling 91³Ô¹ÏÍø men's basketball players during media availability around practices, trying to dig up clues on whether #91³Ô¹ÏÍøExists.
Television cameras followed the spectacle into the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø locker room on the eve of the Zags' Sweet Sixteen rematch with Florida State, set for 4:09 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at The Honda Center.
Spokane broadcast media in attendance captured the shenanigans on social media, posting video clips and photos. One of those in attendance was 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University alumna , a local sports director who and shared details on social media.
Near the end of one interview with local media, Guillermo extended an invite for the entire team and coaching staff to appear on the late-night talk show if they won the national championship.
extended its own invite on social media on Wednesday, Tweeting at and to attend the #ZagUp alumni pregame event on Thursday near the venue:
