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Introducing Ralphie VII – University of Colorado Athletics

Introducing Ralphie VII – University of Colorado Athletics

Boulder, Colo. – The illustrious line of buffalo representing the best mascot in all of sports is gaining another member with the addition of Ralphie VII, who will make her debut in front of a packed house of adoring fans when the Buffaloes take on Wyoming on September 20.     The one-year old American Bison currently weighs in at 700 …

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Colorado Buffaloes football Ralphie VI retires

Colorado Buffaloes football Ralphie VI retires

Ralphie VI never really embraced Colorado’s decades-long tradition of the live mascot running across the field at the start of football games, and after four seasons she is being replaced. On Tuesday, CU announced that Ralphie VI, nicknamed “Ember”, is retiring. In a news release, CU said, “Due to an indifference to running, typical of many mammals both four-legged and …

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Ralphie VI Retires – University of Colorado Athletics

Ralphie VI Retires – University of Colorado Athletics

The University of Colorado’s iconic live buffalo Ralphie VI, nicknamed “Ember,” is retiring after four years of service as college football’s greatest mascot.     Ember will now transition to a companion buffalo role, living with Ralphie V on their ranch. Due to an indifference to running, typical of many mammals both four-legged and two-legged, it was determined that it was in …

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