NCAA - Chip The Buffalo mascot - Ralphie the Buffalo - 3d printRalphie the Buffalo is the name of the live mascot of the University of Colorado Buffaloes. The current Ralphie – nicknamed Ember – is the sixth bison to fill the role since 1967. Ralphie is best known for running a horseshoe pattern around Folsom Field prior to each half of home football games. She begins each run as the public address announcer exclaims Here comes Ralphie! and typically leads the football team as they enter the playing field. She has frequently been named one of the best mascots in sports.