Overview
With pep talks, records, and Bulldogs lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Georgia fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Bulldogs covers the body of water underneath Sanford Stadium, the number of times Herschel Walker was on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the Five Commitments and what they signified.
Author Biography
Jon Nelson has been a journalist for more than 20 years in television, radio, print, and new media and has covered everything from Olympiads to political conventions. He has won multiple awards for his work. For the last 13 years, he has been part of the high school programming at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
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100 Things Bulldogs Fans
Should Know & Do Before They Die
by Jon Nelson
Most Bulldogs fans can sing "Glory, Glory" and know who Uga is. On game days, fans are serenaded at Sanford Stadium by the Georgia Redcoat Marching Band and know the history of the Hedges and the iconic Georgia G. Names like Fran Tarkenton, Herschel Walker, and Eric Zeier are just as familiar as Vince Dooley, Wally Butts, and Mark Richt. But even the most die-hard fans don't know everything they should about their beloved Bulldogs.
100 Things Bulldogs Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Jon Nelson reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Georgia football. Scattered throughout the pages, you'll find, pep talks, records, and Bulldogs lore to test your knowledge including:
- How many times was Herschel Walker on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
- Who is strictly prohibited from walking under the Arch facing Broad Street?
- What body of water is underneath Sanford Stadium and what's it called?
- Who were "The Five Commitments" and what did they signify?
Whether you're a die-hard booster from the days of Vince Dooley or a supporter of current long-time head coach Mark Richt, this book contains all the things Georgia fans should actually see and do before they join that Bulldog Club in the sky.
If you bleed red and black, then 100 Things Bulldogs Fans is for you. It offers the chance to be certain you are knowledgeable about the most important facts about the team, the traditions, and what being a Georgia fan is all about.
About the Author:
Jon Nelson has been a journalist for more than 20 years in television, radio, print, and most recently, new media. He graduated from Florida State University with a degree in political science and minored in communications. For the last 13 years, while based in Atlanta, he has been part of the high school programming at Georgia Public Broadcasting. He has covered everything from Olympiads to political conventions and has won multiple awards for his work in a field he loves very much.
Contact: Josh Williams, Triumph Books, 312.252.1261, j.williams@triumphbooks.com
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