University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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' n» ffiijto v ] W - Junwtadititi A group of fans proudly display their devotion to the Bulldogs by painting Georgia Bulldogs ' on their chests, phofo by Bradley Handwerger Traditions

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II As the sun begins to rise over the Unixersity of Georgia campus, Bulldog tans wake up and prepare to take part in one the most recognized traditions in football: tailgating. The time of day does not matter. The weather does not matter. The tried and true Georgia fans dutifullv congregate around portable grills, their beers tightly gripped in hand, and discuss the intricate details of the upcoming game. Like clockwork, they begin to show up on Friday afternoon. The RV ' s and cars are filled to the brim with alumni returning to Bulldog country to cheer their team to victory. The portable parties begin on Saturday morning and sometimes continue until the final seconds are ticking away on the game clock. Every available spot on campus is filled with fans, alumni and current students alike, eating good food and spending time with old friends. The mood is conta- gious. You can ' t help but join m as someone begins cheering, ' Tt ' s great to be a Georgia Bulldog. As game time approaches and the masses begin to head towards Stanford Stadium, another day of tailgating comes to an end. Looking across the endless sea of red and black, you can ' t help but think to yourself, It really is great to be a Georgia Bulldog. Bv Abbi Masters 1: This couple shows their Georgia spirit by dressing in traditional red and black at- tire, photo by Jennifer Henderson 2: Tailgating is a favorite among Georgia alumni. The parking lots pro- vide a wonderful meeting place for old friends to reminisce. photo by Jennifer Henderson 3: Two Georgia fans debate the logistics of the upcoming game, photo by Carrie Dixon 4; Many serious tailgaters come prepared with lots of food, shelter, and friends to celebrate the games, photo by Katie Wood 5: These impromptu tailgaters camp out around their car in prepara- tion for the pre-game festivi- ties, photo by Jennifer Henderson W, ■. T tif ' A pre-i iime ritual that is loved by every UGAfan i». .f i . «-t ■ ' 0 - i [ it r. ■ ' iti ■ m fiM. . ■?T . ' iw? « :■« ■ ' • J Left: Tailgating is a family affair for many Georgia fans. This family shows that many generations have cheered the Bulldogs on to victories. photo by Katie Wood Right: Some Bulldog fans spare no expense when it comes to celebrating the great- ness of Georgia football. photo by Katie Wood Tailgating