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By Johnathan McGinty | Photos Courtesy of UGA Athletics There was no victory parade. No confetti falling from the sky. A trophy was raised, but not the one everyone in that locker room had envisioned hoisting at the beginning of the 2023 college football season. Yet, despite what could have felt like a year of…
An abridged excerpt from Byrdy’s upcoming book, The Brilliance of Berckmans, publishing in 2025. By Stan Byrdy Long before the University of Georgia had a campus, an Augustan went the extra yard for the Bulldogs. UGA’s first board of trustees met on Saturday, February 13, 1786, in Augusta, the state capital and center of influence.…
GEORGIA’S APPROACH TO BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE By Johnathan McGinty Photos Courtesy of UGA Athletics Building a championship mentality is a process. Consider the University of Georgia’s dominant run in college football in the past three seasons. It’s overwhelmingly the result of a meticulous pursuit of success driven by discipline, dedication and determination. Games…
By Johnathan McGinty | Photos courtesy of Getty Images It’s safe to say the vibe in Athens has been, well, quite positive the past few months. The sun shines a bit brighter. The beer tastes a little colder. The barks are a tad louder. Such is the case when you’re home to the reigning national…