US EditionColorado's Live Mascot Ralphie VII Earns Nickname 'Brandy' After Classic Rock Hit by Looking Glass
Ralphie VII was nicknamed 'Brandy' after handlers noticed her fondness for the 1972 song by Looking Glass, continuing a 58-year mascot tradition at Colorado.
- Ralphie VII earned the nickname Brandy after the Ralphie Handlers noticed she liked the Looking Glass song, and a school release said Brandy "strongly identifies with the lyrics."
- As tradition holds, mascots are nicknamed after their first run; the University of Colorado's live buffalo program features Ralphie II — Moonshine, Ralphie III — Tequila, Ralphie IV — Rowdy, Ralphie V — Blackout, and Ralphie VI — Ember.
- Ralphie VII debuted at Folsom Field against Wyoming, replacing Ralphie VI who retired after showing indifference to running; handlers described the 1-year-old as a bundle of energy.
- The newest buffalo proved immediately popular with fans and community at University of Colorado and was donated by Eagle's Wing Ranch and CU alumni.
- Handlers referenced the band's hit as they leaned on Looking Glass's catchiest tune, 'Brandy ,' whose lyrics about a barmaid and sailor inspired the mascot's nickname.
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Ralphie VII receives nickname ‘Brandy’
Ralphie VII now has a nickname. On Tuesday, Colorado announced that the new live mascot of the university has been given the nickname “Brandy.” The team of Ralphie handlers gave Ralphie VII her nickname after they “noticed her affinity to the song Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl), a 1972 hit by the band Looking Glass,” according to a news release. According to the release, Ralphie VII enjoys the song and “strongly identifies with the lyrics.” Brandy …
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Daily CameraCU Buffs mascot Ralphie VII receives nickname ‘Brandy’
Ralphie VII now has a nickname. On Tuesday, Colorado announced that the new live mascot of the university has been given the nickname “Brandy.” The team of Ralphie handlers gave Ralphie VII her nickname after they “noticed her affinity to the song Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl), a 1972 hit by the band Looking Glass,” according to a news release. According to the release, Ralphie VII enjoys the song and “strongly identifies with the lyrics.” Brandy …
Here’s the nickname given to Colorado’s Ralphie VII
Ralphie VII now has a nickname. On Tuesday, Colorado announced that the new live mascot of the university has been given the nickname “Brandy.” The team of Ralphie handlers gave Ralphie VII her nickname after they “noticed her affinity to the song Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl), a 1972 hit by the band Looking Glass,” according to a news release. According to the release, Ralphie VII enjoys the song and “strongly identifies with the lyrics.” Brandy …
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