Does anyone know about the status of a new Ralphie running in 2021?

[Ringer]

I've done my due diligence with a medium-level google search, and cannot tell whether the Ralphie team has selected and trained a new replacement for the 2021 season. I totally get the challenges of getting a new 1200 pound animal ready to run, but was wondering if it will happen this season.

 

[96 Buff]

**** you.

 

[Ringer]

**** you.

Well, that seems like an unfair response to an honest and respectful inquiry.

 

[4BienemyTDs]

It seems sadly very quiet
Concerned she will not be ready

 

[skibum]

Well, that seems like an unfair response to an honest and respectful inquiry.

You must be new around here.

 

[TallBuff]

https://www.allbuffs.com/threads/did-a-new-ralphie-ever-get-chosen.148147/post-3070479

 

[buff4bcs1985]

 

[wsp4820]

**** yeah.

 

[14er]

 

[SpacemanSpiff]

Rick did throw a bit of cold water on this, by saying it is the plan, but it's not set in stone.

 

[BuffsNYC]

Rick did throw a bit of cold water on this, by saying it is the plan, but it's not set in stone.

I would guess that there's no way to simulate an actual crowd before running a new buffalo. That first run must produce some anxiety for the handlers.

 

[skibum]

I would guess that there's no way to simulate an actual crowd before running a new buffalo. That first run must produce some anxiety for the handlers.

Yeah, the lack of an even moderately small crowd at the spring game eliminated that at least kind of realistic practice possibility.

 

[Ringer]

I would guess that there's no way to simulate an actual crowd before running a new buffalo. That first run must produce some anxiety for the handlers.

Agreed. But there always has to be a first time for each new Ralphie, and I hope it happens when I am in personal attendance at Folsom on September 3.

 

[ahoelsken]

Yeah, the lack of an even moderately small crowd at the spring game eliminated that at least kind of realistic practice possibility.

I'd have done it anyway-I think UNC's going to draw if for no other reason than its going to be a return to Folsom for many of us and the opponent's a local FCS team.

 

[Ringer]

In recent years past, prior to classes starting, they have filled the end zone with the incoming freshmen class for kind of a spirit rally with the cheer and dance squads, the band, and Ralphie running. Maybe that will happen for a warmup opportunity.

 

[Not Sure]

With the last Ralphie, they ran her at the Spring Game. To hilarious results.

 

[Bison]

With the last Ralphie, they ran her at the Spring Game. To hilarious results.

Was at that spring game...that was a hoot!

 

[Burrito]

She's single and you, sir, are a pervert.