With 2019 being the 150th anniversary for college football, Sports Illustrated released 15 lists of the sport’s greatest things, from rivalries to college town eats. The University of Colorado graced the rankings three times:
No. 6 in the greatest mascots in college football history — Ralphie
Torrey Hart writes: “Ralphie, the 1,200-pound live buffalo, and her team of five varsity student-athlete “handlers” make Colorado football games a worthy addition to any college football fan’s bucket list. Guiding Ralphie around the field pregame and after halftime is a prestigious honor at Colorado, and the program of handlers has its own coaching staff to ensure student safety.