Colorado University Athletics
2024-25 Ralphie Roster
Sloan Hurley
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Denver, Colo.
- High School:
- Kent
- Major:
- Finance & Sustainability/Social Responsibility
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
As a sophomore transfer into CU, I knew I wanted to find a community of passionate and spirited people that were making an impact on the school. Game-day after game-day, I realized that the Ralphie program was just that. Not to mention, there are not many opportunities in life to run down a football field in jeans with a buffalo in hand.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
To me, Ralphie embodies the spirit of CU. She’s the source of immeasurable energy on game-day and the unifying force in the crowd. There’s nothing quite like the feeling in the air right before she sprints out onto the field.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler would have to be the hours in the gym continually pushing each other to reach new goals.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is the family you gain within the first days of being on the team. The connections you build with everyone come from the time you share in the gym, around campus, and on the sidelines (attempting to dance).
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
People are surprised by how sweet and loving she is. There’s a lot of personality packed into that buffalo.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
I was surprised by the fact that Ralphie loves receiving lots of words of encouragement before she runs or while she’s hanging out in her corral. She also enjoys a good head scratch before she hits the ground running.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Skiing, fly fishing minus catching the fish, shepherding without a dog, traveling, cooking, hiking, drawing
As a sophomore transfer into CU, I knew I wanted to find a community of passionate and spirited people that were making an impact on the school. Game-day after game-day, I realized that the Ralphie program was just that. Not to mention, there are not many opportunities in life to run down a football field in jeans with a buffalo in hand.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
To me, Ralphie embodies the spirit of CU. She’s the source of immeasurable energy on game-day and the unifying force in the crowd. There’s nothing quite like the feeling in the air right before she sprints out onto the field.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler would have to be the hours in the gym continually pushing each other to reach new goals.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is the family you gain within the first days of being on the team. The connections you build with everyone come from the time you share in the gym, around campus, and on the sidelines (attempting to dance).
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
People are surprised by how sweet and loving she is. There’s a lot of personality packed into that buffalo.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
I was surprised by the fact that Ralphie loves receiving lots of words of encouragement before she runs or while she’s hanging out in her corral. She also enjoys a good head scratch before she hits the ground running.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
Skiing, fly fishing minus catching the fish, shepherding without a dog, traveling, cooking, hiking, drawing
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