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Updated: 8:15 PM Nov 19, 2009
Georgia's mascot UGA VII dies
The University of Georgia's mascot, UGA VII, has died.
Posted: 5:36 PM Nov 19, 2009Reporter: Staff Reports |
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Thursday Nov. 19, 2009
ATHENS----- Uga VII, the legendary Georgia mascot who roamed the
sidelines at Bulldog football games, died unexpectedly Thursday morning in
Savannah.
He died of heart-related causes according to owner Frank W. "Sonny"
Seiler. He was four years old and finishing his second season as the team¹s
mascot. His given name was "Loran¹s Best" and his first game was Aug. 30,
2008, vs. Georgia Southern.
"We are all in a state of shock," said Seiler. "We had no warning
whatsoever."
There will be no live mascot at Georgia¹s game on Saturday but a
wreath will be placed on Uga VII¹s doghouse on the north sideline.
"He was 10-3 last year which is not bad for a freshman," said
Seiler. "Uga VII was not as active or mischievous as his father but more
distinguished. He realized his role when he put his shirt on. He was
well-behaved and always appreciated the significance of his role."
"This is a very sad day for the Seiler family but also for all Georgia people," said Damon Evans, UGA Director of Athletics. "Just as his
ancestors, he had captured the hearts of college football fans everywhere as the country¹s number one mascot. He had been truly embraced by all those who follow the Georgia Bulldogs across the country. We will miss him
dearly"
Seiler said there were options available for Uga VII¹s replacement
but no final determination would be made until sometime next year.
"Our hearts go out to the Seilers and the entire Bulldog Nation at
this unexpected loss," stated University of Georgia President Michael F.
Adams. "Uga VII was both a family pet and a symbol for millions of fans,
and besides that he was just a sweet dog. We will miss him."
"The College of Veterinary Medicine is saddened by the sudden loss
of our dear friend and mascot, Uga VII," said Dr. Sheila W. Allen, dean of
the College, and Dr. R. Bruce Hollett, personal faculty veterinarian for Uga
VII. "His playful personality and winning spirit will be missed by all of
us at the veterinary college, and all of us at the University of Georgia.
The Seilers are long-time friends of the University, and we share in their
grief."
Football
Westside: Chris Hunter- Albany St
Lincoln Co: Marquis Parks- SC St.
Lincoln Co: AG Middlebrooks- Ga. Mil.Coll.
Lakeside: Khadi Tshishiku-Harvard
Lakeside: Ricky McMurtrey -East Cent. Ok.
Lakeisde: Chris Hartfield- East Cent. Ok
Allen-Fairfax: Bashaud Breeland- Clemson
Allen-Fairfax: Jerrell Priester-Kentucky
Silver Bluff: Kyle Mackey- Newberry
Demarcus Lawrence- Butler CC
Glenn Hills: Terrell Fitts-SC St.
North Augusta: Brandon Bright-Newberry
North Augusta: Dillion Temples-Newberry
North Augusta: Cam Alston-Howard
North Augusta: Charles Coleman-The Citadel
North Augusta: Montel Hughes -Presbyterian
North Augusta: LJ Perry- The Citadel
North Augusta: Matt Hazel-Coastal Carolina
Jefferson Co: Barry Bostic-Georgia Tech
Hephizbah: Gary Robinson-Furman
Hephzibah: Quame Collins-Hutchinson CC
Hephzibah: Bobby Liggins -West Georgia
Hephzibah: Chris Owens-Ga. Mil. Col.
ARC: Evan Dansby- Tusculum
ARC: MarQuon Medlock-Tusculum
ARC: DJ Brooks-Tusculum
ARC:Jerrel Anderson-Tusculum
ARC:Jarrad Quarles- SC St.
Burke Co: Terrell Brigham- So. Alabama
Grovetown: Seth Hill-The Citadel
Greenbrier: Trevor Jones-Tusculum
Men's Soccer
Grovetown: Gabe Warner-Southern Tech
Aquinas:Ethan Lapan- Georgia Southern
Greenbrier: Stephen Maxwell- Gardner Webb
Greenbrier: Hunter Norton -Georgia Southern
Greenbrier: Tyler Sanders- Palm Beach Atl. U.
Women's Soccer
Lakeside: Stephanie Allen- Presbyterian
Greenbrier: Riley Marschalk- Nichoolls St
Greenbrier: Brittaney Borror- Georgia College & St
Greenbrier: Kelsey Waechter- So. Florida
Baseball
South Aiken: Nathan Kuhns -Coastal Carolina
Greenbrier: Shawn McCain- Western Carolina
Greenbrier: Chad Farmer- Appalachian State
Greenbrier: Sam Daniel -USC Aiken
Greenbrier: Ben Morgan -Ga. Southern
Lakeside: Jeffrey Stoner- Francis Marion
Lakeside: Zach Hayden -Middle Georgia
Lakeside: Clayton Miller -Armstrong Atlantic
Harlem: Steve Beasley -USC Aiken
Harlem: Jay Aplin -Shorter College
Lakeside: Andy Pringle- Reinhardt College
Lakeside: Will Hogan- Andrew College
Softball
Curtis Baptist: Nicole Young -Brewton Parker College
Greenbrier: Kaila Hunt- Alabama
Greenbrier: Ashlyn Masters- Florida St.
North Augusta: Aubrey Lamar- Kentucky
Golf
South Aiken: Chandler Brazeal -Wofford
ARC: William Sigg- Presbyterian
Lakeside: Kelby Burton-Kennesaw St.
Women's Basketball
Warren Co: Candice Warthen- Arizona
Hephzibah: Aarika Judge- Cent. Fla.
Westside: Aishya Wofford- Ga. Southern
Men's Basketball
Burke Co: Martaveous Smith- Winthrop
Laney: Larry Doby -Ga. State
Volleyball
North Augusta: Anna Vizvary-Pfeiffer
Aiken: Kiki Hennessey -Lander
Tennis
Westminster: Rebecca Shine -Louisville
