Bryce Nibarger

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Boulder, Colo.
High School:
Fairview
Major:
Integrative Physiology

WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
I've lived my whole life in the Boulder area and grown up watching CU football games and seeing Ralphie run at all the home games. I always thought it was such a fascinating and unique tradition, and when I decided to go to CU for college, I was reminded of the tradition and decided to give trying out a shot.

WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie represents CU. Both as the physical mascot, but also as the spirit and ideals of CU. Every student, both present and past, knows Ralphie, and seeing one animal bring together so many people is amazing.

WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Handler has been balancing the workouts and practices with my schoolwork.

WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
I love being a part of a team and try to push myself and my teammates to their limits. I am also proud to be able to call myself a Ralphie Handler and be a part of the greatest tradition in college sports.

WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
That we are considered varsity athletes at CU and have workouts and practices several times a week.

WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
She has her own personality and relationships with everyone in the team.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I like to run, workout, hang out with friends, and pretty much everything outdoors, but I also have several random hobbies like juggling and solving rubiks cubes.