
Ralphie’s Run: Why Colorado’s Iconic College Football Tradition Captivates Fans
College football is in full swing in Colorado. Do you have a favorite tradition at home games? Whether you are a Colorado Buffaloes, Colorado State, Air Force, or a fan of any other team, we bet you have at least one.
College football is famous for having unique and quirky traditions. Which one is the most famous in Colorado?
Every State’s Most Popular College Football Tradition
24/7 Tempo recently created the list Every State's Most Popular and Unique College Football Tradition. They picked one tradition for every state, regardless of the most popular football program. We can imagine there are some angry college football fans across the nation right now.
Ralphie’s Run: Colorado’s Iconic Tradition
24/7 Tempo says that the University of Colorado-Boulder has the best tradition in college football. They say that Ralphie's Run is the most iconic.
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You know Ralphie's Run, right? At the beginning of a game, a bison named Ralphie will charge the field at Folsom Field.
If you have been to a Colorado game, you have likely seen Ralphie storm the field. 24/7 Tempo says the University of Colorado adopted the tradition in 1967.
The End of Ralphie VI and What’s Next
The next time you see Ralphie, it will be a different bison taking the field. Ralphie VI has officially run for the last time. We are currently waiting to see (and meet) who her replacement is going to be moving forward.
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