NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #31/NN_1992_31.iso/spool/rec/sport/football/college/24194

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From: [e-mail] (Kevin Rodgers)
Subject: Re: Fiesta Bowl Buffalo Brouhaha (was: Re: Big East Bowl Preview)
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In article <[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Kevin Rodgers) writes:
>A real brouhaha brewing at the Fiesta Bowl is the attempt by the bowl to
>keep Colorado's famous mascot Ralphie from doing her traditional romp
>around the field before each half starts.  So far, one official has
>claimed that it's an issue of public safety, saying [and I paraphrase]
>"just one wrong turn and it could be a very dangerous situation."
>Others have apparently raised the question of whether the natural field
>at Arizona State's field would be damaged.

The Denver Post reported today that an agreement has been reached to
allow Ralphie to run before the game.  The one sentence report didn't
say whether or not she would also run before the second half; does the
Fiesta Bowl have one of those interminable half-time shows with a cast
of thousands?

Back now to your regularly scheduled trivia and Hwy. 6 roll call.
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