RIP Ralphie lV... Out of curiosity.. When do they decide to retire Ralphie. Is it after ten years, or is it when these ladies show signs of slowing down?
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R.I.P. Ralphie IV
- Thread starter Tatonka
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10 years is when they start looking at doing it. But it comes down to when the current ralphie is no longer eager to run. Luckily for CU, blackout absolutely loves to run and is showing no signs of backing down.
RalphieRunr
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And Blackout is still running faster than Rowdy ever did!
she was born for this job apparently
CB17Cubed
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Generally they start looking at the age of 10, as stated above. It is completely up to the animal though. They'll show signs to the handlers that they are done and ready to be retired. I mean we've even seen where Blackout hasn't wanted to run all the time, even though she is usually up for it, they let her decide. It is the way it should be. Just like how LSU doesn't force Mike going to the games.
@RalphieRunr may know more about this than I do, but I believe the only times Blackout hasn't run has been either field quality or equipment concerns.
RalphieRunr
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Exactly, field quality (usually weather related) or equipment concerns. Unlike Rowdy, she doesn't care for things on her back, so we aren't able to put the "Beat ____" blanket on her.
Is it true CSU is part of a breeding program for Buffalo's?
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I'd think that CSU would be involved in some way with any veterinary stuff. One of the best vet programs and vet hospitals in the nation.
jizzrag85
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They're probably going to try and breed a buffalo with a goat so they can pretend they're better than us.
CB17Cubed
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I agree, think the only time she didn't run at games was with weather or equipment, but I have seen at other events where she was not too happy and they removed her. I did know that she did not like to wear a blanket like past Ralphies. Again, goes back to the animal being happy and comfortable.
Knowing them they'll get it done. What would you call their new mascot?
A "goffalo"?
Wasn't it CSU research that developed the 4-assed monkey?
jizzrag85
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Haha I'm not sure. Dirty hippies.
whatthebuff
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Here's some of my photos from Athens. Great memory seeing her run in that stadium!
Some of them have probably already tried to breed with a buffalo and a goat so they can give you a comparison.
Mb2658
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Herbie Husker.
I may not be a big UT guy, but that was a class act. Credit to Bevo.
dyemeduke
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So... ...if there were still a dislike or neg rep button, I think this question or post would get it...so forewarning. Years back, a friend of mine that was a big A&M fan told me that when Bevo dies, it's just slaughtered like a normal steer and the meat gets consumed. I have no idea if that's A&M trash talk, trying to make UT look like uncivilized slime.
While it's weird that an animal that was a mascot gets consumed, I guess I understand that it makes sense...it is an animal. Humans traditionally eat beef...
Buffalo meat is popular in CO... ...so what happens to our deceased Ralphies??
While it's weird that an animal that was a mascot gets consumed, I guess I understand that it makes sense...it is an animal. Humans traditionally eat beef...
Buffalo meat is popular in CO... ...so what happens to our deceased Ralphies??
Traditionally, from what I understand, when Bevo passes 1 side of beef is sold at auction, the other is given to the team at some sort of team bbq event. Obviously with the previous one having cancer, I doubt they did it with that steer.
My source is also an Aggie so maybe it is some weird Aggie cult rumor they perpetuate to make fun of Bevo.
EDIT: Apparently UT did eat Bevo in the past. However it looks like they haven't in a long time. They instead either mount the head/shoulders and auction them off or get them fully mounted for museum pieces. Mounted horns have also been auctioned off for some of them.
My source is also an Aggie so maybe it is some weird Aggie cult rumor they perpetuate to make fun of Bevo.
EDIT: Apparently UT did eat Bevo in the past. However it looks like they haven't in a long time. They instead either mount the head/shoulders and auction them off or get them fully mounted for museum pieces. Mounted horns have also been auctioned off for some of them.
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Yes.
FlatironsBuff
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They're gonna build a Boat?