Georgia
The University and the Arch
If you walk under the Arch while you are a freshman, legend has it that you will never graduate. History points to a UGA alumnus, Daniel Huntley Redfearn (class of 1910), as the originator of the legend. When Dan arrived in Athens from his home state of Florida, he had with him only a trunk, a suitcase, less than $200 in his wallet and a fierce determination to graduate. As he approached the gateway to the campus on Broad Street, he vowed to himself he would not walk under the wrought-iron Arch until he had a diploma in hand. Dan kept his word even when a freshman hazing ritual called for him to run with his classmates under the Arch in his underwear before the Tech football game (Dan ran with his classmates, but ran around the Arch). One of Dan's professors learned of Dan's promise and announced it to his classes, starting the tradition - which became limited to freshmen - that holds to this day.
Bulldogs
Many old timers say that it came from Yale, with whom UGA had strong ties to in
its early years. Our first president, Abraham Baldwin was a Yale man. On November 3, 1920
Morgan Blake of the Atlanta Journal wrote about the school nickname and said, "The
Georgia Bulldog would sound good because there is a certain dignity about a bulldog, as
well as ferocity." On November 6, 1920 after a UGA football game, Cliff Wheatley used
the name "Bulldogs" five times in his story and the name has been used ever
since.
Sanford Stadium
Tents
Team Tiles
Thunder Mug
