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AJC audio roundtable: What UGA’s championship means for the state

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia National Championship photo

Georgia players, including Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18), storm the field after their victory at the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, January 10, 2022. Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com

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Championship glory: Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates with players after the 33-18 victory over Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff championship game in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

By AJC Sports

Updated Jan 28, 2022

Georgia’s first national championship in 41 years is expected to have an impact more far-reaching than the football program. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has put together a six-part series about the impact of the title across the state of Georgia.

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In this special roundtable, AJC beat writer Chip Towers, sports business reporter Tim Tucker and political insider Greg Bluestein join discuss how UGA’s win affects the football team, recruiting, the university, the fans, enrollment, and even Georgia politics.

Part 1: What UGA’s championship means to fans

Part 2: National title will drive athletics’ revenue train

Part 3: Belief makes Georgia a threat to win it all again

Part 4: National champion Bulldogs more powerful on the recruiting trail

Part 5: Georgia likely to see ‘Flutie Effect’ after championship

Part 6: In Georgia politics, red and black is bigger than red and blue

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