Introducing Ralphie VII

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 pounds and is a gift from the Beauprez Family, multigenerational University of Colorado alumni and owners of Eagle's Wing Ranch outside of Steamboat Springs, Colo.

"Ralphie's run is iconic and our fans, students, faculty, staff, and alumni take an incredible amount of pride in this tradition which transcends sports," said Taylor Stratton, Director of the Ralphie Live Mascot Program. "We're excited to be adding a new Ralphie to the lineage of incredible buffalo that have represented the University of Colorado and have elevated the fans' passion for our student-athletes."

Ralphie VII, who is definitely not indifferent to running, will make her debut by leading the CU football team out before kickoff against the Cowboys, which is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats by 8 p.m. to make sure they don't miss her inaugural gallop. The game is sold out but fans can get tickets at Seat Geek, the official secondary ticketing partner of CU Athletics. In adherence to tradition, Ralphie VII will be bestowed with her nickname by her handlers after her first run.

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 Ralphie VII as well as Ralphie V and Ralphie VI, please visit the Ralphie giving page.

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