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His epitaph: The Dog of the Decade. Uga IV reigned from 1981 to 1989, and his official name was "Seiler's Uga Four." His record was 77-27-4.
Where can I learn more about the Uga mascots? Georgia Magazine featured a great article in the June 2004: Vol. 83, No. 3 issue called Uga...the Book! detailing the book Damn Good Dogs available on Amazon: Or check out the "Dogumentary" on DVD! The information on this page was compiled from the GeorgiaDogs.com website on the History of Our Mascot page. |
His epitaph: Damn Good Dog. Uga I reigned from 1956 through 1967, and his official name was "Hood's Ole Dan." His record was 53-48-6.
The current Uga line of solid white English bulldogs began with Uga I, Hood's Ole Dan, born Dec. 2, 1955, in Columbus. Uga I was given to Cecelia Seiler by a friend, Frank Heard of Columbus and appeared in his first game in the 1956 home opener. As recalled by Sonny Seiler, "...his original red jerseys were made by Cecelia. It was necessary to take up children's t-shirts to fit the dog in the right places. There is no telling how many of these jersey's he wore out. During the early games in Athens, especially the hot ones before he had a dog house, the large green hedges that surround Sanford Stadium afford welcomed shade in the heat of battle. Unfortunately, the hedges constantly tore these jerseys and new ones had to be made."
His epitaph: Not Bad for A Dog. Uga II reigned from 1966 through 1972, and his official name was "Ole Dan's Uga." His record was 42-16-3.
Uga I was succeeded by his son, Ole Dan's Uga at an impressive pregame ceremony at Homecoming, 1966. With the Georgia Redcoat Band lining the field, Uga II was led to the center of the field by Charles Seiler, son of Sonny and Cecelia. The student body erupted in a cheer that was picked up by the entire stadium, "Damn Good Dog!" Uga II had an impressive reign as he watched Georgia participate in five bowl games and win two SEC championships.
His epitaph: How 'Bout This Dawg. Uga II reigned from 1973 through 1980, and his official name was "Seiler's Uga Three." His record was 71-32-2.
Born October 9, 1972 , Seiler's Uga Three was present for Georgia football's finest moment as Herschel Walker took the Bulldogs to the 1980 national championship. He had led Georgia to six bowl games in nine years and closed out his career in ultimate fashion winning the 1980 NCAA championship. Uga III retired on the 100th football game of his career, marking the season-opener of the 1981. He died just weeks later.
Uga IV was perhaps the most active of all the Georgia mascots, standing as the only one to attend a bowl game every year of his service (1981-89). He took over for Uga III in the 1981 season opener and over the next nine seasons, led Georgia to a record of 77-27-4. The highlight of his career was his personal appearance at the Heisman Trophy Banquet with Herschel Walker in New York on December 9, 1982. Uga IV was escorted through the banquet hall by the president of the Downtown Athletic Club, and was earlier photographed with Herschel by news photographers from across the country. The proud Bulldog donned his game jersey for the outing but added the formal touch of a collar and black tie. Uga IV was the first mascot invited to the Heisman Banquet.
Declared "Dog of the Decade" by Vince Dooley in 1991, Uga IV was posthumously awarded the highest honor available to University of Georgia mascots - the Georgia varsity letter.
His name: "The Substitute." Otto's record was 3-1 and filled in during the 1986 season. Although Otto was not pure white like his father, he was called upon to fill in for his younger brother, Uga IV, who injured ligaments in his left hind knee when jumping off a hotel bed before the 
His epitaph: Nation's Best College Mascot-- Sports Illustrated. Uga IV reigned from 1990 to 1999, and his official name was "UGA IV's Magillicuddy II." His record was 65-39-1.
In the first game of 1990, Uga V officially began his reign as the Georgia mascot taking over from his father Uga IV, who passed away at his home in Savannah on Feb. 26, 1990. Uga V was the last pup sired by Uga IV and was born on March 6, 1990.
Named in honor of one of the greatest Bulldogs, Dan Magill, former Assistant Athletic Director for Public Relations and longtime tennis coach and sports information director. Surprisingly, the Seiler family became aware that Uga IV's mate was expecting only 10 days before the litter was due. This notice came a week after Uga IV had passed away at his home in Savannah from kidney failure. There were only three pups in the litter and the last one born on March 6 was the only solid white male.
Uga IV has reigned from the 1999 season to the present, and his official name was "Uga V's Whatchagot Loran." As of the end of the 2007 season, his record is 56-27.
The pregame passing of the bone ceremony from Uga V to his heftier and friskier son, Whatchagot Loran, took place at the 1999 Georgia-South Carolina contest. Only a year old at his coronation, Uga VI stands as the biggest of all the Uga mascots weighing in at over 60 pounds — 15 pounds heavier than his father.
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