CAM and the Ram Handlers
CAM the Ram is the official mascot of Colorado State University.
CAM the Ram on MyCSU
Sophomore Animal Science major Jim Magnuson talks about his experience as a Ram Handler. [more on MyCSU]
CAM the Ram and his Ram Handlers can be found on the sidelines at every home football game. The group also makes public appearanes locally and regionally.
Each year 8 to 10 Ram Handlers are selected and entrusted with the care of the beloved University mascot. Think you have what it takes to run with the Ram?
CAM Facts
- CAM is the official Ram mascot. The first mascot was in 1947.
- Alumnus William Simpson ('46) won a contest to name the bighorn sheep as the official mascot.
- CAM stands for Colorado A&M, the University's previous name.
- CAM lives at the Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center (ARDEC)
- CAM is a domesticated breed of sheep known as a Rambouillet.
Sheep Facts
- Sheep have 8 teeth on the bottom of their mouth (and none on the top!).
- Sheep eat alfalfa, hay, grass, corn, oats, and other plants.
- Sheep are ruminants – they have a four compartment stomach.
- Sheep wool is flame retardant.
