Colorado University Athletics
2026-27 Ralphie Roster
Dane Bilgrave
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Evergreen, Colo.
- High School:
- Evergreen High School
- Major:
- Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Management
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
After first watching Ralphie run during the freshman commencement ceremony, I was immediately hooked. The energy and atmosphere that Ralphie creates is unmatched anywhere in college sports. To be an active part as a Ralphie Handler seemed unbelievably awesome sauce to me.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie means a sense of community and being part of something bigger than myself.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler is resisting the urge to give Brandy infinite treats.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is all the amazing people you get to work with towards a common goal.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
They are often surprised by how often we get to train with Ralphie!
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
What surprised me most after becoming a Ralphie Handler was how big Ralphie is. She's huge!!
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I like to ski, read, hacky sack, play soccer, and hangout with friends.
After first watching Ralphie run during the freshman commencement ceremony, I was immediately hooked. The energy and atmosphere that Ralphie creates is unmatched anywhere in college sports. To be an active part as a Ralphie Handler seemed unbelievably awesome sauce to me.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie means a sense of community and being part of something bigger than myself.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler is resisting the urge to give Brandy infinite treats.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The best part of being a Ralphie Handler is all the amazing people you get to work with towards a common goal.
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
They are often surprised by how often we get to train with Ralphie!
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
What surprised me most after becoming a Ralphie Handler was how big Ralphie is. She's huge!!
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I like to ski, read, hacky sack, play soccer, and hangout with friends.
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