From Ralphie to Uga, live animal mascots inspire fans and create deep connections with their teams

Ralphie VII, the new live mascot for the Colorado Buffaloes, has made her debut, thrilling fans at Folsom Field.
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Beware Flying Buffaloes

The South Florida Bulls face off against the Detroit Titans Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images. The Sweet 16 of Slate’s mascot death match brought some memorable clashes. The South Florida Bulls overpowered ...