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New Georgia mascot, Uga VII, set to debut at season opener

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Posted: 12:11 PM Aug 29, 2008
Last Updated: 1:43 PM Aug 29, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press

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August 29, 2008

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- When No. 1 Georgia takes to the field tomorrow for its opener against Georgia Southern, there will be a new face on the sidelines.

Georgia's new mascot, Uga VII, will be introduced before the game.

The much beloved Uga VI died of heart failure on June 27.

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