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University of Colorado - AthleticsCollege Prowler3.85
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Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
School Mascot
Ralphie the Buffalo
Men Playing Varsity Sports
249 - 2 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
203 - 2 %
College Prowler Take
Some students come to CU passionately anticipating the football season. Others are left with no choice and eventually succumb to the efforts of others. Even if you don’t share the initial desire to paint yourself in yellow and cheer on the Buffaloes, there is a high probability that you will be swooped into the school spirit which flourishes at CU. Yet, if standing among a crowd of loyal football fans fails to entice you, there are a number of other athletic possibilities at CU, ranging from a top ski team to intramural ultimate Frisbee. Boulder itself is considered one of the most active towns in America, so there are many opportunities to get involved in on and off campus. While it remains evident that the majority of students enjoy participating as both athletes and spectators, there is still a significant portion of students who are happy without getting involved. These students either enjoy academics or countless other activities available within Boulder. They can be found studying in a number of local coffee shops, or taking a light jog through the Boulder Creek Path. Skiers and avid snowboarders also prefer to spend their Saturday mornings following or forging trails through the mountains.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
CUBF says: University of Colorado 2011 Library Science  |
Varsity sports are basically one...
Varsity sports are basically one varsity sport---football! Basketball can be popular at times only because we play teams such as Texas and KU, but the team is just awful. Football is where the campus's heart lies. There are other sports, but they are not well known. Intramurals are awesome. I've played basketball, dodgeball, and volleyball and can say that I had a blast and still got a workout.
Athletics: March 31, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
When it comes to varsity sports on...
When it comes to varsity sports on campus, it depends on who you ask. Football is huge for players and fans, as well as basketball. Everything else is low key, unless you make the effort to play or be involved as a spectator. Intramural sports are all over. There truly is a club sport, team, or intramural event for everything. |
althomas says: University of Colorado 2012 Engineering |
Fun
B
Fun IM though you have to pay which is a bummer. Varsity is ok, fun to watch even though their record is not the best
Athletics: January 21, 2010
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Anonymous says: |
A large part of the CU experience...
A large part of the CU experience is the school spirit fueled by a leading Division I football team. If you aren’t a huge fan of the team and go to CU-Boulder, you must be living in a hole. Parties, social scenes, conversations, and clothing—almost everything revolves around the team when the season comes. Basketball comes in a distant second to the football team, in terms of popularity and overall school support. However, our ability to fight our way into the NCAA Final Four tournament will definitely help the team gain a number of new fans. There are various other club teams that have a strong following at CU, most noticeably the CU men’s hockey team, which won the national title for intercollegiate hockey teams around the nation. Furthermore, intramural sports range from tennis to basketball to hockey to Frisbee golf. If you enjoy sports, you will love CU. |
Anonymous says: |
The women’s rugby team should not...
The women’s rugby team should not be missed. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Golf
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Broomball
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Ice hockey
- Inner tube water polo
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
- Wiffleball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Cycling
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Fly fishing
- Ice Hockey (men’s and women’s)
- Kayak
- Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
- Racquetball
- Roller hockey
- Rowing
- Rugby (men’s and women’s)
- Snowboarding
- Soccer (men’s and women’s)
- Softball (women’s)
- Swimming and diving
- Synchronized skating
- Taekwondo
- Tennis (coed)
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
- Volleyball (men’s and women’s)
- Water polo
- Wrestling (men’s)
Athletic Fields
- Student Recreation Center (The Rec)
- The Recreational Center (The Rec)
School Spirit
There’s something about the University of Colorado that makes students and alumni act in strange ways. Naturally, when freshmen step foot on campus, they feel lost and somewhat unsettled. Their instincts tell them, “Hurry up and fit in!” They rush to the nearest bookstore and purchase as many things as possible embroidered with the CU name. Yet, while freshmen undoubtedly outdo the remainder of the student body when it comes to displaying their pride, throughout the football season, University spirit is at its highest. At the highly-anticipated home games, it is not uncommon to find fans painted head to toe in CU colors, with buffalo horns on their heads. Throughout the years, girls at CU have also managed to make an unofficial fashion show out of their Colorado gear. Recently, female students have applied the trend of cutting, and then sometimes re-sewing, CU T-shirts together, which makes dressing up for games anything but routine. In addition, older alumni travel from all over the United States to set up their tailgaiting parties. Those who can’t make the trip to the games simply stay glued to their TV sets at home. Yes, it can be said that something about this university makes us act in less than formal ways. What it is, we can’t exactly say. The only answer you may receive is: together, we will forever remain loyal Buffaloes.
Getting Tickets
Season Tickets are $110 for student tickets for football only and $130 for all athletics. Tickets are $20 a ticket and an extra $10 fee if you print them out rather than just using your Buff One card to get into the game.
Most Popular Sports
Given the team’s acclaimed recognition, men’s NCAA Division I football remains the most anticipated season, while men’s and women’s varsity basketball remain second.
Most Overlooked Teams
CU’s club sports are some of the most successful in the country. The mountain biking team has won a number of national championships. The men’s rowing, baseball, and volleyball teams are also successful.
Best Place to Take a Walk
Boulder Creek Path, campus, Chataqua Park
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