Colorado University Athletics
Ralphie VII Brandished as “Brandy”
October 06, 2025 | Ralphie
Nickname is an Homage to Classic 1972 Song
Ralphie VII not only loves to run, she loves classic rock. After weeks of deliberation by the current Ralphie Handler Team, Ralphie VII's individual nickname will be Brandy, after her favorite song.
Ralphie VII, aka Brandy's handlers noticed her affinity to the song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl), a 1972 hit by the band Looking Glass. In addition to enjoying the tune, Brandy, clearly a fine girl, strongly identifies with the lyrics.
Brandy now officially joins the other line of individual Ralphie names including Moonshine (Ralphie II), Tequila (Ralphie III), Rowdy (Ralphie IV), Blackout (Ralphie V), and Ember (Ralphie VI).
The Ralphie Live Mascot program, one of the most unique and special in college sports, subsists almost exclusively on donations. To give to the program, which supports food and care for all three Ralphies, please visit the Ralphie giving page.
Ralphie VII, aka Brandy's handlers noticed her affinity to the song Brandy (You're a Fine Girl), a 1972 hit by the band Looking Glass. In addition to enjoying the tune, Brandy, clearly a fine girl, strongly identifies with the lyrics.
Brandy now officially joins the other line of individual Ralphie names including Moonshine (Ralphie II), Tequila (Ralphie III), Rowdy (Ralphie IV), Blackout (Ralphie V), and Ember (Ralphie VI).
The Ralphie Live Mascot program, one of the most unique and special in college sports, subsists almost exclusively on donations. To give to the program, which supports food and care for all three Ralphies, please visit the Ralphie giving page.
Welcoming Ralphie VII | The Story of Adding a New Buffalo to the Herd
Thursday, September 25
Introducing Ralphie VII
Friday, September 19
Ralphie makes her 2024 debut at the CU Freshman Welcome
Saturday, August 24
Ralphie Handlers and the Parkers
Sunday, August 18