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UGA VI Passes

from Josh Kendall, Dawg Post


ATHENS – Uga VI, Georgia’s beloved English bulldog mascot, died Friday night in Savannah, Cecelia Seiler confirmed to Dawg Post Contributor Josh Kendall on Saturday morning.

“He didn’t suffer,” Seiler said of her 10-year-old dog. “He lived right here in my den with me for 10 years. He was a happy dog.”

Uga VII’s readiness to take the field for the 2008 football season is a topic for school officials, Cecilia Seiler said, and none could be reached immediately Saturday morning.

Sonny Seiler, whose family has owned all the dogs, was at his office Saturday morning, his wife said, and could not be reached for comment or to add details on the dog’s death.

Uga VI took the reins from Uga V early in the 1999 season. He turned 10 in July and would have been the only one of the dogs other than Uga I to serve past his 10th birthday.

The line of mascots has long garnered national attention, culminating with Uga V’s appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated, which named Uga as the nation’s best mascot.

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Well said, RedCrake

Uga VI will be missed.

Go 'Dawgs!

by T Kyle King on Jun 28, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THE PASSING OF A LEGEND

TO THE MEMORY OF A TRUE HERO. UGA SIX HAD AS MUCH HEART AS ANY PLAYER ON THE FEILD. HE WILLTRUELY BE MISSED. THIS YEARS FOR YOU!!!!

by bulldawggirl2008 on Jun 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Condolences From TECH Fans

Wanted to let you guys know we GT fans are saddened also by the loss of UGA VI, he was a GREAT DOG ! As all of the Ugas have been, The best Mascot in college sports. We may have our differences but not on this. Please “DOG NATION” accept our heart felt condolences on your loss. We will miss him too even though he kicked our Ass most every time.

TECH FANS

by jacket fan on Jun 29, 2008 12:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

It’s nice to know some things transcend rivalry.

Much obliged.

Go 'Dawgs!

by T Kyle King on Jun 29, 2008 8:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just a stupid dog…. who cares

by ugakilla on Jul 2, 2008 12:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We do . . .

. . . and, if you don’t, go someplace else, Gator Boy.

Although you obviously don’t like Uga, you and he have something in common:

You’re a son of a bitch, too.

Go 'Dawgs!

by T Kyle King on Jul 2, 2008 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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