Chip Wins His Third Mascot National Championship
January 18, 2020 | Spirit
CU's beloved mascot Chip won his third Mascot National Championship at the 2020 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships on Saturday afternoon in Orlando, Fla.
Congratulations to Chip from the University of Colorado - the Mascot Division IA #UCAnationals Champ! ?? pic.twitter.com/1giibrzIlX
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Chip has previously won the title in back-to-back years in 2009 and 2010 after earning three separate top-10 finishes in the years prior.
Chip (88.28) won the competition by just over a full point and was one of eleven different mascot finalists from a field that included the likes of second place winner "Aubie The Tiger" from Auburn University (87.22), third place winner "Harry The Husky" from Washington (83.12) and fourth place winner the "Nittany Lion" from Penn State (81.32).
Chip entered the final competition ranked as the No. 2 overall mascot thanks to an earlier video submission that accounted for half of his competition points. The other half of his points were earned during a 90-second floor routine that was judged on creativity, crowd appeal, prop usage, animation, enthusiasm, and overall impression.
"I am extremely proud of the hard work that Chip and the incredible athletes who support him have put in over the past season. Their long hours and dedication are a reflection of their passion to represent the University Of Colorado," said Michael Kussin, Spirit Squad Coordinator and Mascot Coach.