Colorado University Athletics
2023-24 Ralphie Roster
Matthew Nicholas
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Aspen, Colo.
- High School:
- Aspen
- Major:
- International Affairs
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
Ever since I was a child I'd come to CU games. It's my home here, and when I realized I could become a Ralphie Handler, I couldn't waste that opportunity.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie is CU
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Well, there's another Matthew on the team and it can be confusing at times. We're constantly competing for the rightful name of Matthew because neither of us will settle for the mere name of Matt.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Having such an amazing team with excellent coaches.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
It depends on who you ask. If they're from Colorado, typically they don't realize how much we actually workout. If it is someone who has zero affiliation with CU, it's the fact that we actually run a real life Buffalo.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
She's like a big dog that doesn't know her own size
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Guitar, Skiing, Backpacking, Fishing, Running, Cooking, Lifting.
Ever since I was a child I'd come to CU games. It's my home here, and when I realized I could become a Ralphie Handler, I couldn't waste that opportunity.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie is CU
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Well, there's another Matthew on the team and it can be confusing at times. We're constantly competing for the rightful name of Matthew because neither of us will settle for the mere name of Matt.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Having such an amazing team with excellent coaches.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
It depends on who you ask. If they're from Colorado, typically they don't realize how much we actually workout. If it is someone who has zero affiliation with CU, it's the fact that we actually run a real life Buffalo.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
She's like a big dog that doesn't know her own size
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Guitar, Skiing, Backpacking, Fishing, Running, Cooking, Lifting.
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