Chip is CU's costumed buffalo, not to be confused with Ralphie IV, CU's live buffalo mascot.

Chip

Chip Named All-American

"Chip", the University of Colorado's costumed mascot, was named to the 2003 Capital One All-America Mascot Team. One of 12 mascots named to the second annual team, Chip was also considered a finalist for National Mascot of the Year honors.

The All-America team was comprised of Albert (Florida), Aubie (Auburn), Big Red (Western Kentucky), Brutus Buckeye (Ohio State), Chip (Colorado), Cocky (South Carolina), Hairy Dawg (Georgia), Harry the Husky (Washington), Monte (Montana), Scratch (Kentucky), Smokey (Tennessee) and YoUDee (Delaware). Each member of the mascot team was awarded $5,000 for the school's mascot program.

The All-America team was chosen from Division IA and IAA athletic programs. A panel of judges, including original Phillie Phanatic David Raymond; mascot guru and historian, Dr. Roy Yarbrough; and representatives from ESPN and Capital One, selected and notified the 12 finalists. Judging criteria included interaction with fans, sportsmanship and community service.

Cocky, the South Carolina Gamecock won the 2003 Capital One Mascot Bowl.

2003 CAPITAL ONE ALL-AMERICA MASCOT TEAM
Albert...................University of Florida
Aubie...................Auburn University
Big Red................Western Kentucky
Brutus Buckeye....Ohio State University
CHIP....................University of Colorado
Cocky..................South Carolina University
Hairy Dawg...........University of Georgia
Harry the Husky....University of Washington
Monte..................University of Montana
Scratch................University of Kentucky
Smokey...............University of Tennessee
YoUDee...............University of Delaware\

\

Chip on Mardi Gras

Chip Takes Fifth At Nationals
CU's costumed mascot took a spectacular fifth-place among Division IA schools at the 2001 National Championships in January 2001 at Orlando, Fla.!