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How 'Bout That Dawg! Trivia Quiz

The History of the "Nation's Best Mascot", from the University of Georgia.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigdaddypanda. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bigdaddypanda

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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273,860

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Although Georgia has been known for many years as the Bulldogs, their first mascot was which animal? Hint

Goat

Ram

Tiger

Bee

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Question 2 of 10

2. Their first Dawg mascot appeared in 1894. What kind of dog was it? Hint

Bull Terrier

American Bulldog

Pit Bull

Boxer

3. After the reign of the 1894 mascot ended, there was no offical mascot until 1944. From 1944 until the Uga era, there were three mascots. Which of the following did not serve as one of the three? Hint

Mike

Mr. Angel

Roughneck

Butch

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of the most recognized mascots in college is Uga. He was named the 'Nation's Best Mascot' by which magazine? Hint

Newsweek

Sports Illustrated

Sporting News

Time

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Question 5 of 10

5. Uga I began the reign of this line of pure white English Bulldogs in 1956. The owners of the line are UGA graduates and live in which Georgia city? Hint

Atlanta

Savannah

Athens

Rome

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Question 6 of 10

6. The University of Georgia buries its mascots within the confines of the stadium.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Uga IV was the first mascot ever invited to attend the Heisman Trophy ceremony. What UGA athlete did he accompany? Hint

Garrison Hearst

Fran Tarkington

Herschel Walker

Terrell Davis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Uga V also appeared in a movie. These Dawgs really get around. What movie was it? Hint

"Bull Durham" (1988)

"The Rookie" (2002)

"Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" (1997)

"Remember the Titans" (2000)

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the Uga era, only one substitute was used. His name was Otto and he served four games. He wasn't pure white like Uga IV. Why did Uga IV need a sub? Hint

Uga IV was a girl and had given birth

Uga IV injured knee ligaments jumping off a bed

Students from Georgia Tech kidnapped Uga IV

The Seilers were on vacation with Uga IV

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Uga has represented Georgia in the most postseason bowl games? Hint

Uga II

Uga V

Uga IV

Uga III

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Although Georgia has been known for many years as the Bulldogs, their first mascot was which animal?

Answer: Goat

The goat appeared at Georgia's first football game: February 22, 1892, against Auburn. He wore a black coat with the letters, U G on the sides.

2. Their first Dawg mascot appeared in 1894. What kind of dog was it?

Answer: Bull Terrier

Her name was Trilby, and it was her presence and that of her 13 puppies at practices and games that started the University's nickname. She was a solid white Bull Terrier.

Answer: Roughneck

Mr. Angel served from 1944-1946 and was a brindle and white colored English Bulldog. Butch was a brindled English Bulldog and served from 1947-1950. Mike served from 1951-1955. He was also a brindled Bulldog and a bronze statue of him stood in front of Memorial Hall.

4. One of the most recognized mascots in college is Uga. He was named the 'Nation's Best Mascot' by which magazine?

Answer: Sports Illustrated

The date was April 28, 1997. Uga V appeared on the cover.

5. Uga I began the reign of this line of pure white English Bulldogs in 1956. The owners of the line are UGA graduates and live in which Georgia city?

Answer: Savannah

Frank and Cecelia Seiler received the first Uga in 1955. Although he was born in Columbus, Ga., Savannah is where he, and the rest of the line were raised. Uga I served from 1956-1966, and Uga's football team went 53-48-6 during his tenure. He was the grandpup of a Georgia mascot that attended the 1943 Rose Bowl.

6. The University of Georgia buries its mascots within the confines of the stadium.

Answer: True

Ugas I, II, III, IV and V are buried in marble vaults near the main gate of the south stands of Sanford Stadium. Before each home game, flowers are placed on their graves. Many visitors come to this spot every year.

7. Uga IV was the first mascot ever invited to attend the Heisman Trophy ceremony. What UGA athlete did he accompany?

Answer: Herschel Walker

Although all were UGA players, it was Walker's ceremony in 1982 when he won, that Uga attended. While he wore his traditional game day shirt, he added a black collar and tie for a touch of class.

8. Uga V also appeared in a movie. These Dawgs really get around. What movie was it?

Answer: "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" (1997)

Clint Eastwood directed this movie based on the book. It is set in Uga's hometown and his owner was the real life lawyer of Jim Williams. Sonny Seiler played the judge in the case. It was actually Uga IV that was portrayed in the book, but he had already passed away before filming. Uga III appeared in the movie "Gator" (1976). One of his most famous scenes was in 1996 as he lunged at an Auburn player who entered his turf.

9. During the Uga era, only one substitute was used. His name was Otto and he served four games. He wasn't pure white like Uga IV. Why did Uga IV need a sub?

Answer: Uga IV injured knee ligaments jumping off a bed

Uga IV was indeed a male. Not only would the Seilers never vacation during football season, there would be a manhunt if any Uga was kidnapped. He jumped off a bed in a hotel room prior to the Vanderbilt game in 1986. UGA went 3-1 during Ott's time.

10. Which Uga has represented Georgia in the most postseason bowl games?

Answer: Uga IV

Uga II had a 42-16-3 record from 1966 - 1972 and attended five bowl games.
Uga III 71 - 32 - 2 and had a National Championship (1980) to go with a total of six bowls from 1972 - 1980. Uga IV attended a bowl every every year he served, 1981 - 1989 for a total of nine to go with a record of 77-27-4.
Uga V served from 1990 - 1999. He attended five bowls and finished with a record of 65-39-1. Uga VI who began in 1999 has attended seven bowls as of 2006 and at the end of the 2006 season had a 76-25 record. At 65 pounds, he is also the heaviest of the line. Much of this info has been gatherd from UGA publications.

Source: Author bigdaddypanda

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