2025-26 Ralphie Roster
Eggen, Benjamin
Benjamin Eggen
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Longmont, Colo.
- High School:
- Silver Creek
- Major:
- History & Middle and High School Teaching
Bio
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
I have been interested in the Ralphie Program ever since I was a little kid. Growing up only 15 minutes from Boulder, I watched CU football every weekend, and the best part of the game was watching Ralphie and her Handlers run out onto the field. When I arrived at CU, I knew I had to try out for the team.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie represents the spirit and tradition of CU. She brings the CU community together and embodies the pride of students, faculty, and alumni. She is the beating heart and soul of the University of Colorado. Ralphie is the greatest tradition in college football history.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part about being a Ralphie Handler is learning how to balance out workouts, practices, classes and socializing with friends. However, the support provided by the team and the coaches makes it doable.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is getting to be apart of the best team in the world. The community that the team has built is one of inclusion and respect. During my time on the team, I have made lifelong memories and friends.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
The thing that surprises people the most about being a Ralphie Handler is the amount of workouts, practices and care that goes into Ralphie and her appearances.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
One thing that surprised me about Ralphie is how she has individual relationships with everyone on the team, and how she will act differently when certain people are around.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
My hobbies include running, weightlifting, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and doing impressions.
I have been interested in the Ralphie Program ever since I was a little kid. Growing up only 15 minutes from Boulder, I watched CU football every weekend, and the best part of the game was watching Ralphie and her Handlers run out onto the field. When I arrived at CU, I knew I had to try out for the team.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie represents the spirit and tradition of CU. She brings the CU community together and embodies the pride of students, faculty, and alumni. She is the beating heart and soul of the University of Colorado. Ralphie is the greatest tradition in college football history.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part about being a Ralphie Handler is learning how to balance out workouts, practices, classes and socializing with friends. However, the support provided by the team and the coaches makes it doable.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is getting to be apart of the best team in the world. The community that the team has built is one of inclusion and respect. During my time on the team, I have made lifelong memories and friends.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
The thing that surprises people the most about being a Ralphie Handler is the amount of workouts, practices and care that goes into Ralphie and her appearances.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
One thing that surprised me about Ralphie is how she has individual relationships with everyone on the team, and how she will act differently when certain people are around.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
My hobbies include running, weightlifting, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and doing impressions.
Ralphie makes her 2024 debut at the CU Freshman Welcome
Saturday, August 24
Ralphie Handlers and the Parkers
Sunday, August 18
Ralphie 2013
Friday, June 28
Here Comes Ralphie 2024
Wednesday, May 22