Ralphie the Colorado Buffalo nearly claims a victim (Video)

One of the reasons fans are so passionate about college football are the traditions, especially just before the game begins.

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Some of the most well-known traditions are Chief Osceola planting the spear while riding Renegade after the Florida State Seminoles take the field, the Auburn Tigers flying their War Eagle, the Ohio State Buckeyes’ band dotting the i in Ohio and the Tennessee Volunteers running out through a giant T.

Much like Auburn, the Colorado Buffaloes use an animal as well. Their buffalo, Ralphie, rungs down the field with several handlers who have to keep up with the giant animal.

Before Colorado played host the Hawaii Warriors on Saturday, one of the handles fell, which is always very dangerous.

You can see Ralphie and the very lucky (and nearly very unlucky) handler below.

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