UGA blog finds new home
Morning all. As I’ve said a couple of times this week, we’re converting this blog over to a WordPress platform and it will be a permanent move the first of next week.
Those of you who are regulars probably know that I’m not what you’d call techno-wizard when it comes to these things. But from what I understand the technology offered in this new format should make the blogging and commenting experience better for all. Of course, I’ll be learning as we go along, too. But I’m hoping to provide more pictures and video and things like that which should bring the blog more to life.
Of course, this blog is nothing without all you guys so I want to heartily invite (read: beg) you to come over to the new site by CLICKING HERE ON THE NEW ADDRESS and save it in your browsers. As of Monday, Feb. 23rd, this will be the permanent home of the UGA blog you so love or, in the case of some of you, love to loathe. If you’d prefer to copy and paste or just memorize, the new address is: http://blogs.ajc.com/uga-sports-blog/.
See at the new place!
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Thursday, March 29, 2007
Uga VI’s term nearing end
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
It’s a huge news day in Atlanta. Haven’t you heard? Uga VI is nearing retirement.
It never ceases to amaze me the amount of buzz that little white dog can generate. I’d been hearing for a while now that Uga VI might not make it to this season. Having known Mr. Seiler for many years, I finally decided to give him a call.
Now if you’ve never met Sonny Seiler, you owe it to yourself to introduce yourself to him. A nicer man there has never been, and he epitomizes the Southern Gentleman, what with his Savannah drawl and excellent manners.
Anyway, Mr. Seiler quickly put to rest any notion that Uga VI was gravely ill or anything like that. Since he was 1, the dog that is, he has struggled with knee problems. He’s actually had ACL surgery. That’s the reason Uga doesn’t lead the team onto the field anymore. Uga VI, whose given name is “Uga V’s Loran Whatchagot,” turns 9 years old in July and Seiler said they usually retire by the time they are 10 either way.
So today, let’s talk about the Uga legacy. SI proclaimed the UGA line of pure white English bulldogs as the greatest mascot in America several years ago. Do you agree with that? Generally Uga V, or “Magillicuddy II,” is considered the greatest of all the dogs, or certainly the most famous. He was the one on the SI cover and actually appeared in the movie “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Others favor Uga III, because he led the Bulldogs onto the field for exactly 100 games, including the national championship on Jan. 1, 1981. Uga IV, though, was the winningest of all the dogs (77-27-4). Of course, Vince Dooley’s sentimental favor was “Otto”, who relieved an injured Uga IV for four games in 1986, going 3-1 in the process. “I’ve always had a great affection for those who came off the bench and performed,” Dooley said.
So let’s hear about your favorite Ugas and your favorite Uga moments. Which Uga was it that snapped at the Auburn receiver? Now that’s a real bulldog!
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