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DEL.ICIO.USUga VI, party pooch
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In the society scene, it seems the more fabulous you are, the less interest you exhibit in who shows up at parties.
By that standard, Uga VI is as fab as it gets. (See photos here for proof.)
The University of Georgia mascot, looking smashing in his signature UGA gear, was the star attraction at UGA Night at the Georgia Freight Depot. Contingents from the university up the road and the Gold Dome across the street met there Thursday to enjoy chilled shrimp, lobster salad and a chocolate fondue station.
Upon arriving with owner Sonny Seiler of Savannah, Uga visited the bushes in front of the depot where he, uh, left his mark. The 9 1/2-year-old dog strode past prominent politicians including House Speaker Glenn Richardson and University President Michael Adams with nary a glance, interested only in the ice water in his special dish.
Adams, by the way, told us he remains optimistic about his idea for a major college football playoff. (My colleague Mike Knobler reported from the NCAA convention in Nashville that the NCAA did not even establish a committee to discuss the plan).
“I think we moved the needle some,” an undeterred Adams said. “There was a lot of interest expressed in private.”
So, stay tuned.
Meanwhile, the crowd eagerly lined up to meet the guest of honor Thursday night. Irene Munn, legislative counsel to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, brought her children Carlie, 7, Lily, 9, and Billy, 10. Thursday was Lily’s birthday, by the way. Billy is a huge UGA fan and eagerly posed for a picture with the pooch.
Laura Rebok, a 2003 UGA grad, also stood in line for a photo with Uga.
“It was a dream come true,” she said. “I was there for four years and only saw him at a distance.”
Rebok was there with Senate intern Nik Hanlon, a Georgia State man.
“He’s not as ugly as I thought he’d be,” Hanlon quipped.
Seiler, who flew up from Savannah with his famous dog on the UGA plane, might beg to differ.
“He’s a society dude,” he said of Uga, who is spending the off season napping a lot. “He has a tuxedo. You can tell the world that.”
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By Wozzo the Wonder Dog
January 17, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this
Get ready for a bunch of comments about UGA VI leaving his mark on Mike Adams.
By Chip
January 17, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this
GATA Dawgs for 2008, and finally the English Bulldog made it into the top 10!
By GaGator
January 18, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this
It’s funny how you UGA fans will wet yourselves over seeing that mutt. Gators eat dog, plain and simple. Heck, at least the folks up the street on North Ave has a sweet car…
By D
January 18, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
just like anything, Bulldogs are cool until they get their snot and drool on ya, there’s nothing ‘society’ about that lady!
By Bob
January 18, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Where is everybody?
Isn’t UGA VI nearing the end of the line? He’s been a good one.
By lowcountrydawg
January 18, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
UGA VI…Damn Great Dawg!!
2 SEC Titles 2 BCS Victories
Maybe a National Championship will be to boot for next year!!
Gooooooo DAWGS!!!
By Johnny Danger Dawg
January 18, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
Bulldogs just weren’t built to last more than 10 years. Let’s just hope this Uga can make it to our next home opener, so we can give him the sendoff he deserves!
By Tuckerboy Dawg
January 18, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Dear GaGator
I really appreciate the new gator shoes I got in Jacksonville this year! I must admit, these shoes are the only way a gator looks good.