Opal codon, one of the three stop codons.
Opal codon, one of the three stop codons.
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| Uga | |
| University | University of Georgia |
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| Conference | SEC |
| Description | English bulldog |
| Origin of name | University of GeorgiA |
| First seen | 1956 |
| Related mascot(s) | Hairy Dawg |
| Official website | Uga VII bio page |
Uga (pronounced UH-guh) is the name of a lineage of English Bulldogs owned by Frank W. "Sonny" Seiler, which have served as the mascot of the University of Georgia (UGA) since 1956.[1] Although the University is located in Athens, Georgia, the dogs have lived with the Seilers in Savannah, Georgia.
In addition to Uga, a person in the costume of a bulldog also performs as Hairy Dawg at Georgia Bulldog athletic events.
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The dogs, tended by members of the Seiler family, are present at every Georgia Bulldogs home football game, most away games, and many University-related functions. Uga wears a spiked collar and a red jersey with varsity letter. In 2007, he wore a black jersey for the "Blackout" game against Auburn. Uga is friendly and outgoing, and loves to lick children who attend the games.[citation needed] His jersey is made from the same fabric as the players' official game jerseys. Uga is even issued an official student identification card. Uga travels in an air conditioned dog house and sits on bags of ice at games, as the breed is susceptible to heat stroke (a problem in the humid southeastern United States).
To date, there have been seven dogs to carry the name "Uga", which is derived from an abbreviation for the University of GeorgiA. Each is the son of his predecessor, and each is a solid white English Bulldog. Deceased Ugas are interred in a mausoleum near the main entrance to Sanford Stadium. An epitaph describing each dog graces the mausoleum nameplates. Several Ugas have "retired" as part of elaborate pre-game ceremonies, during which there is a "passing of the bone" and the new Uga begins his reign. Uga even has his own cheer, "Damn good dog!" that the fans shout, during the ceremony. This tradition dates back to the very first Uga.
Uga VI died of congestive heart failure on Friday, June 27, 2008. Seiler reported that on the evening of his death Uga VI "was breathing heavily" and died soon thereafter. University of Georgia Athletics Director Damon Evans called the date of Uga VI's death "a sad day for the entire Bulldog Nation." As on any sad day for the University of Georgia, the university's flag was flown at half staff. Published reports touted Uga VI's win-loss record in Georgia football as the best in the University's history.[2]
Uga VII was named as "Uga VI's Loran's Best" on Friday August 29, 2008, the day before the school's first home game of the 2008 season. He was officially introduced on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at that game, which UGA won.[3][4] Uga VII died on November 19, 2009, from a heart attack.[5] His doghouse was left vacant, with a wreath placed on it, for the game on November 21 against Kentucky.[6] Russ, another bulldog from the Uga family line, will fill in as an "interim mascot" for the Georgia Tech game and possibly the bowl game, similar to Otto stepping in for Uga IV.[7] Regarding the selection of a permanent mascot, however, the Seilers have said, "There’s lineage out there we can depend on in unforeseen cases such as this."[8]
| Dog | W | L | T | Pct |
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| Uga I | 53 | 48 | 6 | .523 |
| Uga II | 42 | 16 | 3 | .713 |
| Uga III | 71 | 32 | 2 | .684 |
| Uga IV | 77 | 24 | 4 | .731 |
| Uga V | 65 | 39 | 1 | .624 |
| Uga VI | 87 | 27 | 0 | .763 |
| Uga VII | 16 | 7 | 0 | .696 |
The names "Magillicuddy," "Loran's Best" and "Whatchagot Loran" were given in honor of longtime Georgia icons Dan Magill and Loran Smith, respectively (when former lead radio announcer Larry Munson called Smith for a sideline report, he asked "Whatchagot Loran?").
Although there have been seven Ugas to date, at least three other bulldogs from the same family line have served as temporary sideline mascots.
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