CAM the Ram has been the mascot of Colorado State University officially since 1945, and ever since then people have been pushing and shoving to get pictures around campus and at games with him. Here are some facts about our beloved mascot.
His Name: When the ram mascot was introduced in 1946, his name was Buck. A contest was later organized in 1947 and the name “Meathead” won but didn’t stick, and the Ram mascot remained officially nameless. Then, in 1954, another poll was taken and the name CAM won, standing for Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College (Colorado A&M), and it stuck.
How Many: Presently CSU has had 24 Rambouillet sheep that have been CAM the Ram throughout the years.
Caretakers: Although now CAM is cared for by the Ram Handlers made up of volunteer students, he was originally cared for by members of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity in the 50s.
Age: Our current CAM is six years old and is the proud father of five lambs, CAM Jr., Camilla, Aggie, Lory, and Moby. CAM Jr. is next in line to be CSU’s mascot.
Food: Although sheep normally eat alfalfa, grasses, corn, and oats, it has been reported that CAM has a sweet tooth for Nacho Cheese Doritos.
CAM Fashion: He can be spotted donning one of his five green jerseys, a retro orange “Aggies” jersey, or his white “Dr. CAM” lab coat.
His Social Life: CAM makes appearances at games, local schools, around campus, and events around the state traveling in his temperature controlled 35-foot trailer.
CAM's Friends: His friends on the farm include horses, a pig, chickens, a calf, another sheep, and one of his lambs (CAM Jr.). Of course he also always has his handlers.
