Photos: National champion Bulldogs honored in Sanford Stadium

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Photos: National champion Bulldogs honored in Sanford Stadium

The national champion Georgia Bulldogs were honored in Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart leads the team into the stadium. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart kisses the Coaches’ Trophy during the celebration of Georgia’s national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) shows his hidden Braves jersey under his shirt as he speaks on the stage during the celebration. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart holds up The Coaches’ Trophy during the celebration. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans fill Sanford stadium for the celebration honoring Georgia's national championship team Saturday in Athens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Kirby Smart holds up a trophy during the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020. STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Kirby Smart cheers on the crowd at the end of the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Tiffany Jones and her son Mathew hold up an Atlanta Journal-Constitution special addition at the end of National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

220115-Athens-Coach Kirby Smart hoists the Coaches’ Trophy during the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Fans cheer as UGA players enter the stadium for the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia fans cheer from their spot along the hedges inside Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Bobby Self holds his son “Little Bob” as he cheers for the Bulldogs at the beginning of the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Fans fill Sanford stadium for the program. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Governor Brian Kemp talks to the crowd during the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The Georgia bulldog mascot runs around the field during the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Stanford Stadium Saturday, January 15, 2020 STEVE SCHAEFER FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

220115-Athens-Fans pose for photos with Uga X following the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220115-Athens-Alan and Sheryl Cohn, both UGA alumna, pose for a photo with Hairy Dawg following the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220115-Athens-Hairy Dawg waves a championship flag following the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220115-Athens-The 2021 National Championship flag flies for the first time over Sanford Stadium at the end of the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220115-Athens-Coach Kirby Smart hoists the National Championship trophy during the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220115-Athens-Gavin Cole, 11, listens to the presentations during the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220115-Athens-Brian Jackson and his niece Kiana Jackson cheer on the Bullodgs during the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

220115-Athens-Laura Arigo came from Charlotte to join the National Championship celebration Saturday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2022, in Athens. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia fans cheer as players take on the stage during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia fans cheer during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia's defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) takes selfies with fans during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia fans cheer during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia's offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer reacts as he speaks on the stage during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia fans cheer during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - 2021 National Championship flag (center) is displayed during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart speaks during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Governor Brian Kemp holds his iPhone as a lone trumpet player performs during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia fans cheer as players take on the stage during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia fans cheer as players take on the stage during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks to the crowd in the stadium. The Georgia Bulldogs football team, the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship winners between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide, celebrate with a parade and ceremony in Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA, on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart leads the team into the stadium. The Georgia Bulldogs football team, the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship winners between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide, celebrate with a parade and ceremony in Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA, on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart leads the team into the stadium. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

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