News
News

Bulldogs fan burns UGA flag after Gator Bowl loss

UGA fan Steve Rodgers was heartbroken after the Bulldogs’ 24-19 loss to the University of Nebraska in the Gator Bowl. Rather than hurl a few expletives, he decided to release his frustration another way. Credit: Chad Mullarkey
By Lauren Sukin
Jan 3, 2014

UGA fan Steve Rodgers was heartbroken after the Bulldogs' 24-19 loss to the University of Nebraska in the Gator Bowl.

Rather than hurl a few expletives, he decided to release his frustration another way.

“Hey, Bulldogs fans,” Rodgers said before lighting a gasoline-doused UGA flag. “I just want to wish you a Happy New Year.”

Rodgers had just returned to his Jacksonville home with longtime friend and fellow UGA fan Chad Mullarkey, who videotaped the flag burning.

“He’ll buy a new one for next season,” Mullarkey told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “This encapsulated the season that Georgia has had this year. We’ve just had so many heartbreaking losses over the past couple of years.”

Toward the end of the video, Rodgers tried to look on the bright side.

"At least we didn't lose to Georgia Southern," he said.

About the Author

Lauren Sukin
More Stories

Keep Reading

The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC

Brookhaven removes colored glass from City Centre dome after uproar

Some say the colors were too bright, the dome looked like ice cream with sprinkles and the hues distracted from the building’s muted design.

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors

If the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, it would eliminate tax credits for EV purchases and installing solar panels and end subsidies for clean energy companies

Sneaker Con draws masses to Atlanta for shoes and status

One Sneaker Con attendee Saturday in Atlanta said: 'Once you have that rush of buying, buying, buying, it’s like a drug. You can’t stop.'

The Latest

Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff (left) and Raphael Warnock — along with the other 45 members in the Democratic caucus — opposed the reconciliation bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday. The wide-ranging package extends tax cuts and slashes federal spending on safety net programs.

Credit: Ben Hendren for the AJC

A.M. ATL: Energy zap

Brookhaven removes colored glass from City Centre dome after uproar

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors

Featured

The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC

Brookhaven removes colored glass from City Centre dome after uproar

Some say the colors were too bright, the dome looked like ice cream with sprinkles and the hues distracted from the building’s muted design.

Confederate group sues to stop Stone Mountain’s ‘truth-telling’ exhibit

The Sons of Confederate Veterans allege the park’s changes to its Civil War history exhibits violate state law.

2h ago

Georgia student going to court after being expelled for warning of threat

The middle school student was expelled after he sent messages to friends about a video he'd seen with someone threatening to shoot up area schools.