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 Sanford
Stadium
Athens, GA
Sanford Stadium is home to the
University Georgia Bulldogs, however, fans from around the world may
not know that it is a football stadium. How could this be you ask?
Sanford Stadium played host to the 1996 Olympic Games for the medal
round of the finals in soccer which was watched by over 3 billion
people worldwide. But for those who are passionate about their
football in Athens (Georgia that is) Sanford is home to one of the
most exciting stadiums in college football. With its 92,746 seats
filled to capacity every game, the fifth largest on campus stadium in
the country provides a comforting environment for the Bulldogs and a
frightening experience for first time visitors.
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Perhaps the trademark
of the stadium are its two most recognizable features. Its not any
man made feature either. Sanford Field’s famous hedges surrounding
the field and their mascot Uga, a white bulldog. The enormous home
field advantage has not come cheap over the years, with an estimated
$71 million price tag over the years. The improvements are definitely
worth the price as Sanford Stadium has finished in the top 7 in
attendance 21 of the past 24 years. With the continued success of the
Bulldogs over the past few years, as well as a schedule that is
consistently filled with national contenders, these attendance figures
show no sign of letting up.
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BULLDOG TIDBITS |
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SANFORD STADIUM
PICTURES |
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Famous Players:
Champ Bailey, Ben
Watson
School Traditions: Silver Britches,
Redcoat Band
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