Uga VII Dies

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Uga VII dies at age 4

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Uga VII, the mascot of Georgia University whose deeply furrowed face was a fixture at the school for more than a year, died early Thursday. He was 4 years old.

According to its owner, Frank “Sonny” Seiler, the purebred English bulldog died of heart-related causes in Savannah, Georgia.

Uga VII had arrived when sporting a spiked collar and red Georgia University jersey, made his short strides along the football field’s sidelines. His first appearance was made at the August 30, 2008, season opener, when Georgia faced off against Georgia Southern. With the team, he was nearing the end of his second season.

He was preceded by his father, Uga VI, the university’s winningest mascot, who died of congestive heart failure.

In a university news release, Damon Evans, University of Georgia director of athletics said, “This is a very sad day for the Seiler family but also for all Georgia people.” “Just as his ancestors, he had captured the hearts of college football fans everywhere as the country’s No. 1 mascot. He had been truly embraced by all those who follow the Georgia Bulldogs across the country. We will miss him dearly.”

Uga VII’s given name was Loran’s Best. His death was unexpected. “We are all in a state of shock,” Seiler said in the release. “We had no warning whatsoever.”

The university said taht a wreath will be placed on Uga VII’s doghouse on the sideline. There won’t be a live mascot to take his place at Saturday’s game against Kentucky. Seiler said that officials have not decided who will replace the white bulldog, but the decision is expected next year.

Fans and Seiler, until then will mourn the loss of the school’s favorite pooch. “He was 10-3 last year, which is not bad for a freshman,” Seiler said. “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.”

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