"The latest recruit on Deion Sanders' roster weighs in at 700 pounds and runs the 40-yard dash as fast as she wants. Colorado's new live buffalo mascot will make her debut at Folsom Field on Saturday night against Wyoming. She's officially named Ralphie VII, although a unique nickname is soon to come after her first run. Ralphie VII is the latest in a string of field-storming live mascot buffaloes, a storied tradition and one of college football's most iconic. The running of the buffalo has been a must-glimpse event at the school for the past 58 years."
""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," said Taylor Stratton, the director of the Ralphie Live Mascot Program. A version of Ralphie has been missing from action the past two home games. Ralphie VI - nicknamed Ember - showed a reluctance to make the trip around Folsom Field to the roar of the fans. The plan for Ember will be to join Ralphie V - known as Blackout - on the ranch and do one of her favorite things - take it easy."
Ralphie VII, a one-year-old bison weighing about 700 pounds, will debut as the University of Colorado's live buffalo mascot at Folsom Field against Wyoming. The new Ralphie replaces Ralphie VI, nicknamed Ember, who retired after showing reluctance to run during home games and will join Ralphie V, Blackout, on the ranch. The bison was gifted by the Beauprez Family of Eagle's Wing Ranch near Steamboat Springs. Taylor Stratton, director of the Ralphie Live Mascot Program, emphasized the buffalo lineage and fans' pride in the iconic running tradition. A unique nickname for Ralphie VII will follow her first run.
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