No longer will it be a nickname-less beast barreling across the turf and stirring up the crowd at Folsom Field.
On Wednesday, Colorado announced the results of a fan vote for the nickname for Ralphie VI, with Ember winning the competition. Following the original Ralphie, the ensuing nicknames for CU’s live mascot have been Moonshine, Tequila, Rowdy and Ember’s predecessor, Blackout.
Ralphie VI/Ember was selected for training in July of 2020 after Ralphie V/Blackout was forced into retirement during the 2019 season following 12-year run in the spotlight. Ralphie VI/Ember made her game day debut during the Buffs’ football season opener last year against Northern Colorado on Sept. 3.
Fans were asked to vote on a list of names that included Ember, Blitz, Sixer and Tini. In the 55-year history of the Ralphie program, this marked the first time since the original Ralphie the public was allowed to be part of the selection process for a nickname.
Barring an unforeseen turn of events, Ralphie VI will make her first run under the nickname of Ember when the Buffs open the 2022 season at Folsom against TCU on Sept. 2.
