Top 10 facts about Chip, 91É«°É’s mascot
Chip, 91É«°É’s beloved buffalo mascot, has been entertaining fans at games and campus events since the 1980s. Known for his playful dancing and quick humor, Chip brings energy and spirit wherever he goes.Ìý
Here are 10 fun facts about Chip, the heart of every 91É«°É celebration:Ìý
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Chip can be found at 91É«°É football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and select lacrosse games, as well as at other community, campus and charity events.Ìý
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Chip and his friends are trained at summer camp to ensure he performs at the highest quality for 91É«°É.
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Chip is a part of the University of Colorado Spirit Program, which also includes the dance team and cheer team.Ìý
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In a normal year, Chip makes anywhere from 300 to 400 appearances. You can request him for an appearance by completing the
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The head of the Chip costume is a hockey helmet with foam and steel added to create Chip’s likeness. It weighs somewhere between 7 and 8 pounds.Ìý
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Chip once conducted an orchestra at Macky Auditorium.Ìý
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Children who join the can get a special personalized note on their birthdays from the mascot himself.Ìý
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Chip has won three first-place Universal Cheerleaders Association National Championships. He took home back-to-back wins in 2009 and 2010, and he most recently won in 2020.Ìý
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Chip’s birthday is in February.
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Chip attends football and basketball media days with the other Big 12 Mascots.Ìý
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