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Uga mascot gallery
Uga I - "Hood's Ole Dan"
Mascot term: 1956–66
First Bulldog to be a UGA football mascot.
The tradition of a live bulldog dog to be used as the University of Georgia’s football mascot began back in 1956. Attorney, and Georgia alumnus, Sonny Seiler brought Uga I, also known as “Hood’s Ole Dan,” to the first home game of the 1956 season, which was against the Florida State Seminoles. Football coach Wally Butts asked if that bulldog could be used as the football team’s mascot.
Every Uga mascot bulldog that has been a part of the UGA football tradition has been owned by the Seiler family.
Uga I served from 1956 to 1966, winning one SEC title and the 1960 Orange Bowl.
Epitaph: Damn Good Dog
First Bulldog to be a UGA football mascot.
The tradition of a live bulldog dog to be used as the University of Georgia’s football mascot began back in 1956. Attorney, and Georgia alumnus, Sonny Seiler brought Uga I, also known as “Hood’s Ole Dan,” to the first home game of the 1956 season, which was against the Florida State Seminoles. Football coach Wally Butts asked if that bulldog could be used as the football team’s mascot.
Every Uga mascot bulldog that has been a part of the UGA football tradition has been owned by the Seiler family.
Uga I served from 1956 to 1966, winning one SEC title and the 1960 Orange Bowl.
Epitaph: Damn Good Dog
Uga VIII - "Big Bad Bruce"
Mascot term: 2010–2011
Named in honor of University of Georgia veterinarian Dr. Bruce Hollett.
Uga VIII is the shortest-tenured Uga. “Big Bad Bruce” served for just six games in 2010 before dying of Lymphoma.
“Russ” filled in the role of Uga once more before taking over the role full-time in 2012.
Epitaph: ”He Never Had A Chance”
Named in honor of University of Georgia veterinarian Dr. Bruce Hollett.
Uga VIII is the shortest-tenured Uga. “Big Bad Bruce” served for just six games in 2010 before dying of Lymphoma.
“Russ” filled in the role of Uga once more before taking over the role full-time in 2012.
Epitaph: ”He Never Had A Chance”
Uga IX - "Russ"
Mascot term: 2012–2015; interim mascot, 2009–2012
Uga IX: He endeared himself to the Georgia people. His dedication to duty when called upon has been exemplary.
“Russ” finally received the Uga role full-time in 2012 after serving on an interim basis between 2009 and 2011.
Uga IX also differed in that he was not a pure white English bulldog like all of his predecessors. “Russ” passed away shortly after retiring in 2015.
Epitaph: “He endeared himself to the Georgia people. His dedication to duty when called upon was exemplary.”
Uga IX: He endeared himself to the Georgia people. His dedication to duty when called upon has been exemplary.
“Russ” finally received the Uga role full-time in 2012 after serving on an interim basis between 2009 and 2011.
Uga IX also differed in that he was not a pure white English bulldog like all of his predecessors. “Russ” passed away shortly after retiring in 2015.
Epitaph: “He endeared himself to the Georgia people. His dedication to duty when called upon was exemplary.”
Uga X - “Que”
Mascot term: 2015–23
In 2022, Uga X, and by extension all Uga's, were inducted in the Mascot Hall of Fame.
“Que” is undoubtedly the most successful Uga ever. With a 91-18 record and two national championships, Uga X presided over the beginning of a new golden age of Georgia Bulldogs football. His tenure included a two-year-long undefeated streak that stretched into his successor’s tenure. It also included an incident with the Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo, when Bevo tried to gore Uga X during the 2019 Sugar Bowl.
He was two and a half years old when he became Uga X, clocking in as one of the oldest Uga’s ever.
In addition to the two national championships, “Que” also looked over wins at the Orange, Peach, Rose and Sugar bowls.
Epitaph: "'Nuff Said"
In 2022, Uga X, and by extension all Uga's, were inducted in the Mascot Hall of Fame.
“Que” is undoubtedly the most successful Uga ever. With a 91-18 record and two national championships, Uga X presided over the beginning of a new golden age of Georgia Bulldogs football. His tenure included a two-year-long undefeated streak that stretched into his successor’s tenure. It also included an incident with the Texas Longhorns mascot Bevo, when Bevo tried to gore Uga X during the 2019 Sugar Bowl.
He was two and a half years old when he became Uga X, clocking in as one of the oldest Uga’s ever.
In addition to the two national championships, “Que” also looked over wins at the Orange, Peach, Rose and Sugar bowls.
Epitaph: "'Nuff Said"
Uga XI - "Boom"
Mascot term: 2023–present
Won one SEC championship (2024) and one Orange Bowl (2023).
The collar was passed to Uga XI prior to the G-Day public spring scrimmage on April 15, 2023. The ceremonial collaring of Boom started with eight minutes on the pregame clock at approximately 3:50 p.m.
“Boom” was just 10 months old when he was crowned Uga XI prior to the 2023 season. He nearly joined Ugas III and X in winning a national championship before Georgia’s loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship.
Uga XI will retire as the winningest mascot in Georgia history.
Won one SEC championship (2024) and one Orange Bowl (2023).
The collar was passed to Uga XI prior to the G-Day public spring scrimmage on April 15, 2023. The ceremonial collaring of Boom started with eight minutes on the pregame clock at approximately 3:50 p.m.
“Boom” was just 10 months old when he was crowned Uga XI prior to the 2023 season. He nearly joined Ugas III and X in winning a national championship before Georgia’s loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship.
Uga XI will retire as the winningest mascot in Georgia history.
Uga II - "Ole Dan's Uga" (Coming Soon!)
Mascot term: 1966–1972
Uga II was the first Uga to see the Dawgs named national champions. The 1968 Dawgs went 8-1-2 and were selected by the Litkenhous ratings as national champions. The Associated Press and Coaches polls both named the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes as national champions that year.
Uga II, “Ole Dan’s Uga,” was the son of Uga I and saw the beginning of Georgia’s foremost traditions. During Uga II’s succession ceremony, the student body began cheering “Damn Good Dawg,” a phrase that has lasted into the modern day.
Uga II saw the Dawgs play in five bowl games and win two SEC Championships, according to the university.
Epitaph: Not Bad for a Dog
Uga II was the first Uga to see the Dawgs named national champions. The 1968 Dawgs went 8-1-2 and were selected by the Litkenhous ratings as national champions. The Associated Press and Coaches polls both named the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes as national champions that year.
Uga II, “Ole Dan’s Uga,” was the son of Uga I and saw the beginning of Georgia’s foremost traditions. During Uga II’s succession ceremony, the student body began cheering “Damn Good Dawg,” a phrase that has lasted into the modern day.
Uga II saw the Dawgs play in five bowl games and win two SEC Championships, according to the university.
Epitaph: Not Bad for a Dog
Uga III - "Seiler's Uga Three" (Coming Soon!)
Mascot term: 1972–81
Uga III was the first Uga to see the Dawgs declared national champions by the Associated Press in 1980.
Serving between 1972 and 1980, Uga III “led” the Dawgs to six bowl games in nine years, including the 1980 Sugar Bowl win that sealed the Dawgs’ second national championship.
Still, he saw some lean periods for the Dawgs. He is the only Uga to see the football lose four straight bowl games during his tenure.
Uga III retired at the beginning of the 1981 season and died a few weeks later, according to the University.
Epitaph: How 'Bout This Dawg
Uga III was the first Uga to see the Dawgs declared national champions by the Associated Press in 1980.
Serving between 1972 and 1980, Uga III “led” the Dawgs to six bowl games in nine years, including the 1980 Sugar Bowl win that sealed the Dawgs’ second national championship.
Still, he saw some lean periods for the Dawgs. He is the only Uga to see the football lose four straight bowl games during his tenure.
Uga III retired at the beginning of the 1981 season and died a few weeks later, according to the University.
Epitaph: How 'Bout This Dawg
Uga IV - "Seiler's Uga Four" (Coming Soon!)
Mascot term: 1981–90
After taking over Uga duties in 1981, “Seiler’s Uga Four” defined the 1980s for Georgia football. According to the university, Uga IV is the only Uga to reach a bowl game in every year of his service.
The biggest moment of Uga IV’s tenure came when running back Herschel Walker was nominated for the Heisman Trophy in 1982. Uga accompanied Walker to the ceremony in New York, wearing his game jersey and a black tie.
Uga IV’s epitaph, “The Dog of the Decade” was bestowed by legendary Georgia coach Vince Dooley in 1991. The dog died the previous year and has been posthumously awarded a varsity letter.
Uga IV’s brother Otto filled in for him for four games in 1986 after Uga IV injured his left knee, according to the university.
Epitaph: "The Dog of the Decade"
After taking over Uga duties in 1981, “Seiler’s Uga Four” defined the 1980s for Georgia football. According to the university, Uga IV is the only Uga to reach a bowl game in every year of his service.
The biggest moment of Uga IV’s tenure came when running back Herschel Walker was nominated for the Heisman Trophy in 1982. Uga accompanied Walker to the ceremony in New York, wearing his game jersey and a black tie.
Uga IV’s epitaph, “The Dog of the Decade” was bestowed by legendary Georgia coach Vince Dooley in 1991. The dog died the previous year and has been posthumously awarded a varsity letter.
Uga IV’s brother Otto filled in for him for four games in 1986 after Uga IV injured his left knee, according to the university.
Epitaph: "The Dog of the Decade"
Uga V - "Uga IV's Magillicuddy II" (Coming Soon!)
Mascot term: 1990–99
Served as interim mascot for one game after Uga IV's death.
Uga V is perhaps the most infamous bulldog to serve as Uga. “Uga IV’s Macgillicuddy II” served from 1990 to 1999, but is mostly remembered for one moment in 1996.
During a rivalry game against Auburn, Uga V lunged at Auburn wide receiver Robert Baker after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter. An iconic photo taken by Patricia Miklik Doyle of the Montgomery Adviser cemented the moment in Bulldogs history.
According to the university, the Seilers only had 10 days to prepare for Uga V’s birth. Uga IV had passed earlier that week, and Uga V was the only solid white male, according to the university.
Uga V later appeared in the Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”
Epitaph: "Nation's Best College Mascot"
Served as interim mascot for one game after Uga IV's death.
Uga V is perhaps the most infamous bulldog to serve as Uga. “Uga IV’s Macgillicuddy II” served from 1990 to 1999, but is mostly remembered for one moment in 1996.
During a rivalry game against Auburn, Uga V lunged at Auburn wide receiver Robert Baker after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter. An iconic photo taken by Patricia Miklik Doyle of the Montgomery Adviser cemented the moment in Bulldogs history.
According to the university, the Seilers only had 10 days to prepare for Uga V’s birth. Uga IV had passed earlier that week, and Uga V was the only solid white male, according to the university.
Uga V later appeared in the Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.”
Epitaph: "Nation's Best College Mascot"
Uga VI - "Uga V's Whatchagot Loran" (Coming Soon!)
Uga VI - "Uga V's Whatchagot Loran"
Mascot term: 1999–2008
He was named in honor of Loran Smith, longtime Georgia football sideline reporter and past president of the Georgia Bulldog Club (During football games, when former radio announcer Larry Munson called on Smith for a sideline report, he would say "Loran, whadda ya got?").
Uga VI, “Uga V’s Whatchagot Loran,” is still the longest-reigning Uga mascot in school history. The dog watched over 114 games from 1999 until his death in 2008. Uga VI is also the heaviest Uga in history, weighing in at 65 pounds.
Uga’s tenure saw one of Georgia’s best-ever runs after Mark Richt took over as head coach. The Bulldogs finished the season ranked in all but one AP postseason poll during Uga VI’s tenure and he was the winningest Uga prior to Uga X.
Epitaph: “A Big Dog For A Big Job, And He Handled It Well”
He was named in honor of Loran Smith, longtime Georgia football sideline reporter and past president of the Georgia Bulldog Club (During football games, when former radio announcer Larry Munson called on Smith for a sideline report, he would say "Loran, whadda ya got?").
Uga VI, “Uga V’s Whatchagot Loran,” is still the longest-reigning Uga mascot in school history. The dog watched over 114 games from 1999 until his death in 2008. Uga VI is also the heaviest Uga in history, weighing in at 65 pounds.
Uga’s tenure saw one of Georgia’s best-ever runs after Mark Richt took over as head coach. The Bulldogs finished the season ranked in all but one AP postseason poll during Uga VI’s tenure and he was the winningest Uga prior to Uga X.
Epitaph: “A Big Dog For A Big Job, And He Handled It Well”
Uga VII - "Loran's Best" (Coming Soon!)
Mascot term: 2008–2009
Uga VII, “Logan’s Best” is the second-shortest tenure Uga in the mascot’s history. He began his stint as Uga on Aug. 30, 2008, before dying of heart-related causes on Nov. 19, 2009.
Georgia did not have an Uga for the team’s final home game of the season.
Uga VII’s half-brother “Russ” served as Uga on an interim basis before taking over the role full-time in 2012. “Russ’” first interim game was the rivalry game against Georgia Tech.
Also named in honor of Loran Smith. His tenure ended abruptly near the end of his second season when he died of heart failure on November 19, 2009.
Epitaph: "Gone Too Soon"
Uga VII, “Logan’s Best” is the second-shortest tenure Uga in the mascot’s history. He began his stint as Uga on Aug. 30, 2008, before dying of heart-related causes on Nov. 19, 2009.
Georgia did not have an Uga for the team’s final home game of the season.
Uga VII’s half-brother “Russ” served as Uga on an interim basis before taking over the role full-time in 2012. “Russ’” first interim game was the rivalry game against Georgia Tech.
Also named in honor of Loran Smith. His tenure ended abruptly near the end of his second season when he died of heart failure on November 19, 2009.
Epitaph: "Gone Too Soon"
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