2008 Woodie Awards
Uga VI in his final home
Staff reports
Issue date: 7/1/08 Section: Sports
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The Georgia mascot was interred in Sanford Stadium aside the five previous mascots during a ceremony in front of a small crowd Monday afternoon. He entered the stadium on the back of a golf cart while "The Battle Hymn of the Bulldog Nation" was played.
The dog's owner, Frank "Sonny" Seiler attended the ceremony but did not speak. The Rev. Claude McBride, a former football team chaplain, presided, and University President Michael Adams made some opening remarks.
After offering a prayer, McBride ended with the words: "Sic 'em, Uga. Woof, woof! Amen."
Uga VI died from heart failure Friday in his hometown of Savannah. The winningest mascot in the University history compiled an 87-27 record during his tenure, and the team captured both the 2002 and 2005 SEC Championships and won six of eight bowl games over that span.
Many flower arrangements were sent, including one from the mascot at the University of Arkansas, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
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Dottie Hulett
posted 7/01/08 @ 2:01 AM EST
Rest in Peace UGA. You were the best! We'll miss you.
Sad days in the dawgnation.
John Nelms
posted 7/01/08 @ 3:35 AM EST
UGA VI did his duty! He patroled the sidelines with a fierce
presence and ferocious demeanor and his teams responded with the winningest record of them all. (Continued…)
John
posted 7/01/08 @ 8:02 AM EST
With all due respect for the family, UGA VI was not buried at the stadium because he was a family pet but because he was the beloved mascot of the Georgia Bulldogs. (Continued…)
chance
posted 7/01/08 @ 1:35 PM EST
I was in Savannah over the weekend, and the only time it rained was Friday evening. Savannah, Georgia, and the whole bulldog nation cried!
DanaRose Crystal
posted 7/02/08 @ 10:19 PM EST
RIP, UGA.
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