She’s fast, fierce and born right here in the Rocky Mountains. CU Boulder’s newest live mascot, Ralphie VII, nicknamed “Brandy” has officially made her debut, and her story starts miles away from Folsom Field at a quiet ranch near Coalmont, Colorado.
At Eagle’s Wing Ranch, Jim and Julie Beauprez have spent nearly two decades raising North American plains bison. When CU reached out to ask if the ranch would consider donating a calf to become the university’s next Ralphie, they didn’t hesitate. Jim laughed, remembering the no-brainer.
“We said, ‘Well, hell, Taylor, we’ve been waiting here about 17 years for you to call. Where do we sign?” Jim explained…