Colorado University Athletics
2025-26 Ralphie Roster
Daniel Portman
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Broken Arrow, Okla.
- High School:
- Regent Preparatory School
- Major:
- Mechanical Engineering
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN THE RALPHIE PROGRAM?
Coming into my freshman year at CU I would hear stories of a live buffalo that ran during football games. After going to that first home football game and watching a team of people handle this buffalo I knew I needed to be a part of that team.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie embodies the spirit of University of Colorado and the intensity of its fans.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler is managing my schedule with all the training, practices, game days, and extra events.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Being a part of a team so tight knit as this one is special. Being around Ralphie is also pretty awesome!
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
People are mostly surprised at the amount of preparation we go through before game day. All the workouts and physical training we do is necessary for our job.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
After meeting Ralphie for the first time I was surprised by how much of a personality she has. She is gentle and loves head scratches.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I love running, fishing, hunting , and anything in the mountains. I also enjoy playing guitar and woodworking.
Coming into my freshman year at CU I would hear stories of a live buffalo that ran during football games. After going to that first home football game and watching a team of people handle this buffalo I knew I needed to be a part of that team.
WHAT DOES RALPHIE MEAN TO YOU?
Ralphie embodies the spirit of University of Colorado and the intensity of its fans.
WHAT'S THE HARDEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
The hardest part of being a Ralphie Handler is managing my schedule with all the training, practices, game days, and extra events.
WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF BEING A RALPHIE HANDLER?
Being a part of a team so tight knit as this one is special. Being around Ralphie is also pretty awesome!
WHAT'S ONE THING THAT SURPRISES PEOPLE THE MOST WHEN THEY ASK YOU ABOUT BEING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
People are mostly surprised at the amount of preparation we go through before game day. All the workouts and physical training we do is necessary for our job.
WHAT'S ONE THING ABOUT RALPHIE THAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST AFTER BECOMING A
RALPHIE HANDLER?
After meeting Ralphie for the first time I was surprised by how much of a personality she has. She is gentle and loves head scratches.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
I love running, fishing, hunting , and anything in the mountains. I also enjoy playing guitar and woodworking.
Welcoming Ralphie VII | The Story of Adding a New Buffalo to the Herd
Thursday, September 25
Introducing Ralphie VII
Friday, September 19
Ralphie makes her 2024 debut at the CU Freshman Welcome
Saturday, August 24
Ralphie Handlers and the Parkers
Sunday, August 18