The Huddle - Spring 2013 - UGA Football Lettermen`s Club

THE HUDDLE
Volume XXXV • The official newsletter of the University of Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club
Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club
Officers and Board of Trustees
2013
Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
Executive Committee
CLASS OF 2013
Mack H. Guest, III
Andy Johnson
Mark Hodge
John Lastinger
George Patton
Mixon Robinson
Jim Baker
Bruce Sills
David Dukes
Spring 2013
Letter From the President
Dear Lettermen,
Congratulations to our Ole Faithful Dawg Award winner, Claude
McBride. We will recognize him at the North Texas game on September
21st along with the reunion teams of 2003, 1993, 1988, 1973, 1963,
1953, and 1943.
Now for our changes in the operation of the Lettermen’s Club on
game day. Hours of operation will be 2 hours before kick-off and all
will need to exit by 10 minutes after kick-off. The Lettermen’s Club will
reopen for our usage during the 4th quarter. If you should have any
questions or concerns, please contact Coach Charley Whittemore at
706-542-9091 or [email protected]. Coach Whittemore is our
new contact for practice and game tickets.
May you and your family have a terrific summer and we will see
y’all this fall for it will be a very special one.
Sincerely,
CLASS OF 2014
CLASS OF 2015
CLASS OF 2016
Ex-Officio Members
Mixon Robinson
Tony Cushenberry
Robert Honeycutt
Steve Greer
Keith Harris
Bill Saye
Burt Jones
John Jennings
Willie McClendon
David Weeks
Skip James
Walter White
Ed Allen
Jack Davis
Tim Morrison
Bruce Wimberley
Chris Hammond
Vince Dooley
Greg McGarity
Mack H. Guest, III
President
Important Dates to Remember
August 17, 2013
Board Meeting
UGA Lettermen’s Club
April 2, 2014
Board Meeting
UGA Lettermen’s Club
September 20, 2013
1973 Reunion
Athens Country Club
April 3, 2014
25th Annual Vince Dooley Open
UGA Football Spring Awards Banquet
Athens Country Club
September 21, 2013
Lettermen’s Tailgate & Reunion
UGA vs. North Texas
Oconee Hill Cemetery
April 4, 2014
25th Annual Hartman-Dukes Classic
Athens Country Club
February 5-8, 2014
Frostbite Golf Tournament
Jekyll Island Club
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April 5, 2014
Wally’s Boys Breakfast
Alumni Flag Football Game
G-Day Game
Sanford Stadium
Alumni Flag Football Game
The 5th Annual Alumni Flag Football Game was held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 before the G-Day game at Sanford
Stadium. We had a great turn-out of lettermen participating. Congratulations to Coach Paul Holmes and the red team on
their second victory in a row! (Photos by John Kelley/UGA Sports Communications)
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Lettermen Reunion
All lettermen will be honored during the UGA vs. North Texas football game on September 21, 2013. Instructions on
where to meet and stand once your team is called will be provided at the Lettermen’s Tailgate registration table at Oconee
Hill Cemetery that morning. There will be a special recognition for the class reunion teams of 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60,
and 70 years.
10 years ago 2003
SEC Champions
Capital One Bowl Champions
(11-3) Coach: Mark Richt
Captains: Bruce Thornton, David Greene,
Sean Jones, Billy Bennett
40 years ago 1973
Peach Bowl Champions
(7-4-1) Coach: Vince Dooley
Captains: Bob Burns, Mac McWhorter
50 years ago 1963
(4-5-1) Coach: Johnny Griffith
Captain: Billy Knowles
20 years ago 1993
(5-6) Coach: Ray Goff
Captains: Eric Zeier, Bernard Williams,
Shannon Mitchell, Mitch Davis, Charlie Clemons
60 years ago 1953
(3-8) Coach: Wallace Butts
Captain: Zeke Bratkowski
25 years ago 1988
Mazda Gator Bowl Champions
(9-3) Coach: Vince Dooley
Captains: Todd Wheeler, Wycliffe Lovelace,
David Guthrie
70 years ago 1943
(6-4) Coach: Wallace Butts
Captain: Mike
ike Castronis
30 years ago 1983
Cotton Bowl Champions
(10-1) Coach: Vince Dooley
Captains: Freddie Gilbert, Guy McIntyre,
Tommy Thurson
Frostbite Golf
Tournament
The Annual Frostbite Golf Tournament
will be held at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
This is the same place that it has been held in
the past. It is a fabulous property. The dates
are February 5-8, 2014. The cost is $223.00
per day. This includes meals, tips, taxes, golf,
everything as well as a great hospitality room
with your favorite beverages. There are other
properties for less if so desired and for those
who are on a fixed income.
Anyone can bring a guest and they can
come for one or all days. If you should have
any questions, call the Hawg or Duck at (229)
392-4406 or (229) 392-6144.
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2013 Georgia Football Schedule
August 31
Clemson
Clemson, SC
September 7
South Carolina
Athens, GA
September 21
North Texas
Athens, GA
September 28
LSU
Athens, GA
October 5
Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
October 12
Missouri
Athens, GA
October 19
Vanderbilt
Nashville, TN
November 2
Florida
Jacksonville, FL
November 9
Appalachian State Athens, GA
November 16
Auburn
Auburn, AL
November 23
Kentucky
Athens, GA
November 30
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
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24th Annual Hartman-Dukes Classic Results
Place
Name
Score
Place
Name
Score
Place
Name
Score
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Chris Davis
John Gurley
Horace King
Jimmy Shirer
45.5
11
Dick Conn
Robert Honeycutt
Hap Hines
Curt McGill, Jr.
54.25
21
Ryan Schnetzer
Trav Paine
Rusty Russell
Ed Allen
58.5
2
Randy Cook
Tyger Vollrath
Danny Rogers
Carmon Prince
48.12
12
Dave Allison
Andrew Kardian
Ted Tarpley
Ric Reider
54.5
22
Paul Messer
George Patton
Rex Putnall
Andy Loy
58.37
3
David Dukes
48.87
Wycliffe Lovelace
D.J. Pascale
Johnny Henderson
13
Todd Williams
Mack Guest
Gus Guthrie
Ken McCranie
55.62
23
John Griffin
59.87
Tom Nash
Christian Robinson
Tim Chapman
4
Doug Davis
Jimmy Harper
Charles Krauth
Jim Milo
50.25
14
Neal Franklin
Charles Pledger
Larry Rakestraw
Jim Broadway
56.25
5
Happy Dick
Mitch Frix
Ty Frix
Dicky Clark
51
15
Don Blackburn
John Smith
Don Tomberlin
Pat Hodgson
56.37
6
Joel Darden
Jimmy Harrell
Ian Knight
Chris Broom
52
16
Andrew Chadwick 56.5
Lou Perno
Mixon Robinson
Charley Whittemore
7
Johnny Cobb
Fred Sanderson
Spike Jones
Bill McKenny
52.87
17
Jack Davis
Jud Guest
Brad Lastinger
Curtis McGill, Sr.
56.62
Burt Jones
Milton Bruce
Mark Starnes
Jim Hickey
57.25
Lon Buckler
Norman King
Paul Snellings
Josh Watt
57.62
Ryan Fleming
Paul Gilbert
Ed Milan
Todd Wade
57.87
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9
10
Turner Bartenfeld 53.37
Butch Mulherin
Mike Cavan
Willie McClendon
18
Joel Darden
John Lastinger
Cory Phillips
Bill McCullough
53.5
19
Curt Mull
John McEachern
Jon England
Matt McCormick
53.5
20
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Special Winners
Regular Division- Longest Drive
#4
David Dukes
#7
David Dukes
#11
Cory Phillips
#16
Doug Davis
Senior Division- Longest Drive
#4
Randy Cook
#7
Ric Reider
#11
Bill McCullough
#16
Fred Sanderson
Closest to the Pin
#5
Chris Davis
#8
Andrew Chadwick
#12
Jon England
#17
Happy Dicks
Closest to the pin on Second Shot
#1
Mike Cavan
#2
Tiger Vollrath
#13
Jim Milo
Straightest Drive
#14
Tom Nash
Shortest Drive
#3
D.J. Pascale
Hall of Fames
We are pleased to announce that several of our Football Lettermen have been inducted into their hometown Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to all of these men on this honor!!
Athens Athletic Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Ed Allen (1968-69) and Francis Malinowski (1951-52-53) who were inducted into the Class of 2013. The
Athens Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony took place on May 20, 2013 at the Athens Holiday Inn.
Macon Sports Hall of Fame
On May 16, 2013, Mark Farriba (1977) and Al Pollard (1974-76) were inducted into the Macon Sports Hall of Fame at the
Macon Coliseum. Congratulations Mark and Al on this great accomplishment!
Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Carlton Guthrie (1961-63) who was inducted into the Fannin County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday,
April 13, 2013. There were 12 inductees at the inaugural banquet.
Fayette County Hall of Fame
On June 22, 2013, Don Soberdash (1957-59) will be inducted into the Fayette County Hall of Fame at Penn State Fayette,
The Elberly Campus. Congratulations Don on this achievement!
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Buck Belue (1978-81) who was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on February 23, 2013 at
the Macon City Auditorium.
TL Hanna High School Athletics Hall of Fame
The TL Hanna High School Athletics Hall of Fame committee announced that it had added four members to the Class of 2013,
according to the Anderson Independent. Among the four are Pat McShea and Ken Helms, two former Bulldogs.
Helms played football, basketball, and baseball from 1970 to 1973 at Hanna, earning nine varsity letters. McShea earned six
varsity letters as a linebacker and pitcher in baseball from 1974 to 1977.
Both were three year lettermen at UGA. Helms played on the ‘76 SEC Champs, and McShea was a starter on the 1980
National Champions.
The two players will be inducted on August 30 as part of activities surrounding the season opening football game between the
Yellow Jackets and the Westside Rams.
Miller County High School Sports Hall of Fame
Selma Calloway (1994-97) was inducted into the Miller County High School Sports Hall of Fame on May 21, 2013. It has
been 20 years since Calloway graduated and he said that to be able to speak on his personal experiences from a youth in Colquitt,
GA to his time at UGA was definitely an honor.
Game Ball Relay
Below are pictures of several lettermen carrying the game ball at Piedmont and Peachtree last August. The game ball
travelled from Shepherd Spinal Hospital in Atlanta to Athens and was delivered to Sanford Stadium on September 1st just before
kickoff of the UGA vs. Buffalo football game.
Joe Clamon (‘67-’68) and
Jimmy Ray Denney (‘64-’65)
L-R: Rusty Epperson (‘67-’68), Jimmy Ray
Denney (‘64-’65), Preston Pannell (2006)
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Preston Pannell, Jimmy Ray Denney,
Rusty Epperson
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Flashback 1969
This article appeared in the November 1, 1969 Georgia Game Day program
The heart and attitude of a Lee Daniel
It’s players like Lee Daniel who prolong certain clichés in sportwriting and preserve the traditional banquet talks by coaches
who like to refer to their unsung heroes, the men who often provide championship cohesion, but never gain the headlines.
He’s the dedicated, 100 percenter on every play, the determined, unselfish, hardworking, conscientious team man who
puts the cause and his teammates first. He’s a leader, proponent of the second effort. He never lets up. He’s a winner. He’s
a joy to coach.
What all coaches want to do is take the heart and attitude of the Lee Daniels and transplant them into every player on the
squad, especially those with talent, but who never seem to measure up to expectations. “We’d like to have 22 men just like
him,” they’ll say.
After the coaches evaluate and appraise a Daniel, they most often report that he’s not good enough for the competition,
but he keeps working at this job until he wins it, and when he graduates, they begin to lament his departure.
The athlete with his attitude often proves his individual effectiveness on a game-by-game basis, but the bonus is his
ability to lead if, by no other means, the example itself.
Yet, coaches try extra hard not to let themselves get trapped into recruiting athletes with the size and ability of a Daniel,
and they would snicker at you if you told them that he would someday wind up starting at defensive tackle for a Southeastern
Conference championship team.
The Lee Daniel-University of Georgia is not unique. It has happened before and is one of the reasons sports offer
exceptional opportunity in the best American tradition. If you are good enough, you get to play.
A better than average high school player for Coach Wayman Creel at Northside High in Atlanta, Lee was considered for
a scholarship by Georgia and a couple of other Southeastern Conference schools. Although he was not very big (185) for a
defensive end, he showed the scouts that he could get the job done at his position.
The summer and fall of 1964 were not the best days of his life, since he developed mononucleosis. He got over the illness
only a few days before fall football practice began, and he played his senior year in a weakened and tired condition.
“It was the only time in my life when I really didn’t enjoy football.” he recalls. “When I was sick, I had to stay in bed
most of the summer, and I tried to play football when I was out of shape. You just can’t do your best when you are not in top
condition and I began to have my doubts about myself and whether I really wanted to try to play college football. I told the
Georgia coaches I wasn’t sure I wanted to play.”
“Coach Russell, who really impressed me and my family from the start, finally told me that he’d like for me to consider
coming to Georgia on my own and give it a try. And then if I did well, that I’d get a scholarship later.”
In the summer of 1965, he regained his strength, got a mental lift as a result and changed his mind about college football.
His spirit returned with the regaining of strength and weight. He knew that Georgia was going to have a great freshman team,
and he had made up his mind that he was going to Georgia anyway.
He became a starting right end on defense for the Bullpups and got his scholarship the following fall, which was to be a
redshirt year.
“In the spring, I got discouraged because Georgia had Larry Kohn, Gary Adams, Jerry Varnado, and Marvin Tootle at
ends. They worked us pretty hard and had in mind, I’m sure, that the younger players needed to learn as much football as
possible for the future. I had my doubts again, but knew that I had to stick it out, and I’ve sure been rewarded since that time.”
As a sophomore, in 1967, he played enough to letter and was to be a starting end when the Bulldogs opened with
Tennessee in Knoxville. As two-a-day drills began, Georgia lost starting tackle Jiggy Smaha due to ineligibility, and his
replacement, Dennis Watson, went down with a knee injury a few days later.
Daniel was shifted to tackle, where he has remained, although he often becomes an end when the Bulldogs drop off an
end from their six man defensive front for passing situations.
“We’ve been saying for two years that Lee is not big enough, at 192 pounds, to play defensive tackle in the SEC,” says
Erkine Russell, assistant head coach and defensive chief. “He has good speed and quickness and wants to play the position.
He is intelligent and he works at football. He studies film more than the average player, and he tries to learn what his opponent
does. If he didn’t apply himself that way, he would never make it. Still, we do everything we can to keep him from being
mismatched against some of those 250 pounders.”
Being small doesn’t bother Daniel that much. “I guess if I stopped and realized how big they are sometimes, that I’d get
too frightened to play. You have a lot of stunting assignments on defense now, and I try to keep moving to keep the offensive
player from getting a good shot at me. I always hope that I might be quicker than they are and expect them to get tired of
carrying all that weight in the fourth quarter.”
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For several years, Lee tried to gain weight to give him more equality on the football field, but it never worked. “In high
school I got on one of those high protein diets and milkshakes but it didn’t even help me any,’ he explains. “Even though I
wanted to gain weight, I worry about myself if I gain a few pounds. Once at Georgia, I got up to about 202 pounds and felt
that I was fat and didn’t think that I could carry the weight, so I had to lose those extra pounds.”
That he has become a regular on a championship team and participated in two bowl games is more than Lee expected,
although he never set any goals. “All along, I felt that Georgia had a tremendous program, and I could see the great transition
in 1964. I always wanted to go to school here.”
Daniel says what coaches like to hear when he talks about the value of football. “It teaches you to get back up. The
biggest thing is the association you have with the many fine people in football, and I feel that we have the finest people there
are associated with our program at Georgia. We’ve learned the value of pulling together and appreciating the things coaches
talk about like sacrifice, hard work, and dedication.”
If you get to know Lee Daniel, you appreciate those worn out clichés. His motivation and that of the coaches are
identical- teamwork and winning.
Photos and Stadium Information above are from the Georgia vs. Tennessee football program dated November 1, 1969.
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Lettermen News
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2007: Justin Lyles and his wife, Kendall, would like to announce the birth of their first child. Ezekiel “Zeke” Aden Lyles
was born on March 21, 2013. He was 7 lbs. 2 oz. and 19 inches long. Zeke is healthy and doing well at home. He has a UGA
theme nursery and can’t wait ‘til his first game in Sanford Stadium one day.
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2005: Ryan Stone and his wife, Blair, welcomed the birth of their second daughter on February 13, 2013. Blakely Hamilton
Stone was born weighing 8 lbs. and 13 oz. and was 20.25 inches long. Blakely’s maternal grandparents are Whit and Toni
Hamilton of Gainesville, GA and her paternal grandparents are Craig (79-81) and Jennifer Stone of Loganville, GA. Blakely
attended her first UGA game in the womb in the 2012 defeat of the Florida Gators. Ryan and Blair are blessed to have a
healthy girl and the state of Florida is blessed to have another Bulldawg in its population. Blakely’s older sister, Emrie, is
already teaching her to bark like a dawg.
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2002: Bobby Baker and his wife, Amanda, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Miles Garrard, who was born on
February 10, 2013. He was 6 lbs. and 7 oz. and 20 inches long. Their little girl, Jennings, is a happy Big Sister.
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2000: Chad Palmer and his wife, Lindsey, are proud parents of their first child, Wyatt Marshall Palmer. He was born on
February 7, 2013.
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1999: Hap Hines and his wife, Kelly, welcomed their second child born on April 24, 2013 at Piedmont Atlanta. His name is
Preston Harris Hines II and is named after Hap’s father (his grandfather), who is a Justice on the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Preston Harris will go by ‘Harris’ (Just like his grandfather). This blesses their family with their 3 year old daughter, Edie,
and their newborn son, Harris. Kelly is doing great and everything has been wonderful.
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1999: Jake Jones and his fiancée, Bethany Melville, welcomed their first child, James Braden Jones who was born on
March 24, 2013. Braden was 6 lbs. 0 oz., and was 19 ½ inches long.
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1998: Ben Haynes and his wife, Heather, are pleased to announce the birth of their fourth child, second son, Benjamin
Thatcher Haynes who was born on January 21, 2013. He will be called Thatcher. Ben also accepted a position with the
Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office as an Investigator in February.
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1997: David Powell and his wife, Sarah, proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Mabel Cannon Powell, on March 18,
2013. Mabel and her older brother, John David (2,) are helping mom and dad break in a new house in Greer, SC.
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1995: David Weeks and his wife, Erin, are proud to announce the birth of their fourth child, Katherine Anne Weeks who
was born on February 18, 2013. She weighed 8.4 lbs. and was 21 inches long. Kate joins big brothers, West, Whit, and
Zach.
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1984: Kevin Butler is pleased to share that his company: One of a Kind Films has launched “The UGA VAULT”, which is
available on the IPhone or IPad and offers an archival library of UGA FOOTBALL HISTORY. You can search for players,
games, opponents and interview from the 1920’s - 2012.
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1983: Brad Ansley and his wife, Beth, would like to announce the graduation of their oldest son from the University of
South Carolina. He graduated with a BS in Business Administration with majors in Entrepreneurial Management and
Marketing and a minor in Spanish.
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1980: Hugh Nall is proud to announce that his daughter, Smith Nall Wilson, gave birth to Katherine Birdie Wilson on April
21, 2013. This is the first grandbaby for Hugh and his wife, Sandra.
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1978: Phil Aaron’s son, Preston Shaw, recently earned his Nuclear Reactor Operators License from the US Nuclear
Regulatory Committee. Preston is currently a Nuclear Reactor Operator for Southern Company at Plant Hatch near Baxley,
GA. Also, Phil’s daughter, Harley Savannah Aaron, and her Vidalia Gymnastics Center Wildcats Competition Cheerleading
Team placed 3rd in their level at the National Competition Cheer & Dance Meet at Universal Studios Orlando this past April.
Harley is also a member of the Vidalia High School Spirit & Competition Cheer Squads. She obviously got her skills from
her Mom.
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1978: Mack Guest and his wife, Camilla, are proud of their oldest daughter, Laura Ann, who graduated in May from The
University of Georgia with a B.S. Education in Sports Management.
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1974: Bobby Gibbs and his wife, Dinah, are pleased to announce the birth of their new grandson making their total of
grands to seven. Their oldest son, Eric, and his wife, Brooks, welcomed Cotton Davis Gibbs on March 20, 2013. He
weighed 9 lbs. and was 22 inches long. He was greeted at home by his two sisters, Ella Grace and Lizzy Rae, who will have
plenty of fun with a new brother. Dinah and Bobby are so thankful to have 7 grands and God has truly blessed them with
good health for all.
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1973: Chris Hammond will welcome his first grandchild in late August. This baby is a little girl and will be named Camile.
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1968: Stuart Mosher’s daughter-in-law, Christy, has written an e-book and asked that he let other family members, friends,
and other contacts know about it. With whimsical watercolor illustrations and delightful imagery, Christy and her illustrator
have created this 28 page e-book for Christian parents who wish to gently explain the identity of Santa from a gospel-centered
perspective. Please access the following link that Christy provided to read more about her e-book and consider ordering one
to read to your young children or grandchildren at the appropriate time. As Christy has stated, all author proceeds from this
very reasonably priced e-book will be donated to Christian education and discipleship: http://www.secretofsantabook.com.
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1958: Cicero Lucas’s granddaughter, Lindsey Ingle, graduated from UGA Terry Business School in Management and
Spanish on May 10, 2013. His grandson, Cicero Lucas V (Fifth), was on the UGA Club Tennis team that beat Florida for
the National Championship in April. It was played in Arizona. Because they won will automatic return next year. Gordon
will be a senior.
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Circle of Honor
Lettermen Contact Information
The Circle of Honor presentation took place on April
5, 2013 at the Tate Center in Athens, GA. Congratulations
to Jon Stinchcomb (1999-2002) who was inducted
into the Circle of Honor. He joins his brother, Matt
Stinchcomb, who served as a host for the evening. Also,
congratulations to Francis Roosevelt “Rosey” Gilliam,
II (1977) who received the Bill Hartman Award that
evening which was presented by Coach Vince Dooley.
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SEC Network FAQ’s
GENERAL/STRUCTURAL
1. When will the SEC Network launch?
The Network will launch in August 2014
2. What will the Network be called?
The Network will be called the “SEC Network.” The formal name is the “SEC ESPN Network.”
3. How is the different than other conference or single-school networks?
This collaboration between the SEC and ESPN will bring together unparalleled content from one of the most competitive
conferences in the country with the highest quality, most innovative production partner in the sports industry.
4. Will the Network look similar to ESPN channels?
The Network will have the highest quality production value and a look and feel consistent with ESPN’s other networks.
5. Where will the Network be located?
The production home will be in Charlotte, NC. This location will provide for efficient use of ESPN’s existing production
facility in Charlotte and it will have support from all of ESPN’s resources in Bristol, Conn.
6. Why is Charlotte the Network’s home especially since there are no SCE teams in NC?
ESPN already have a state-of-the-art facility in Charlotte that is easily accessible from across the SEC footprint.
7. Will each campus (or the SEC Offices) have upgraded television facilities?
Each campus is being assessed for its capabilities and level of content integration from each of the school campuses. We
anticipate some level of connection and integration with each institution’s facilities so we can produce and deliver content
in an efficient manner.
8. How many people will work for the SEC Network?
We anticipate more than 100 full-time staff for the Network across ESPN.
PROGRAMMING & CONTENT
9. Will the SEC Network be 24 hours a day, seven days a week?
The SEC Network will have 24/7 programming; it’s a dedicated channel for all things SEC.
10. What kind of shows will I see on the SEC Network?
At the outset, the Network will offer SEC sports and sports-related studio programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
More than 1,000 live events will be available in the first full year across the television Network and its digital extensions.
This will include approximately 45 football games, more than 100 men’s basketball games, 60 women’s basketball games
and events from across all 21 SEC-sponsored sports.
11. How will the SEC Network enhance the SEC fan experience?
More than 1,000 live events will be available. The SEC Network will provide more than 450 live games each year. An additional 550 games will be distributed digitally. The Network will bring football, basketball, baseball, and all SEC campus
sports to SEC fans. These outlets will provide more in-depth content to fans across the country than ever before. Fans will
be able to access content on a range of devices. Also, there will be programming dedicated to news and analysis surrounding the events.
12. How many football games will be aired on the Network?
The Network will televise approximately 45 football games per season.
13. How many basketball games? Baseball? Women’s sports? Olympic?
At least 450 events will be televised on the Network each year. Of the 450 events, there will be more than 100 men’s basketball games, 60 women’s basketball games and 250 Olympic sports on the Network. More the 550 additional sporting
events will be available on our digital platforms. The digital platform will include an outlet, similar to ESPN3, for the other
550 games and a live linear stream of the television network. This content will be available to Network subscribers across
a range of devices.
14. Will each school have a block of time to program as they see fit?
This is a conference-wide network. The goal is to provide equitable exposure for each of the SEC member institutions. The
Network will achieve this goal without each school having its own block of time to program.
15. Will the Network show breaking news or investigative pieces about the conference similar to ESPN?
The Network will cover and report on sports news and information in an objective manner, but the basic premise is the
Network has created a Content Board which has equal representation from the SEC and ESPN. The Board will work collaboratively on the programming and presentation. The Network, along with its digital extensions, will serve SEC sports
fans and sports fans more broadly.
16. Will there be academic programming?
We have 16 months between now and the launch. We will continue to build out the full scope of the Network which will
include content beyond live events. The Content Board will continue to build out the programming schedule for the Network and its digital extensions.
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SEC Network FAQ’s (cont.)
17. What access and programming is each school obligated to provide to the SEC Network?
Outside of the rights in the existing CBS and ESPN agreements, each school provides the rights and access to all other live
events for the SEC Network.
18. Will the SEC Network air high school football games?
No.
19. Will the SEC Network be able to re-air games shown on other ESPN networks? CBS?
Yes.
20. Will the conference staff be on air or have any regular shows?
No.
21. Will the SEC Network air bowl games? SEC Conference Championships?
There are no current plans to air bowl games on the Network. The Network will televise selected contests from SEC Championships not available on another ESPN platform. CBS will televise the SEC Football Championship Game.
22. Will there be fewer games available to me now that there is a Network?
The Network will provide more than 1,000 live events per year for SEC fans and sports fans across the country. These
games will also be available online on a range of devices to allow for widespread access that is not currently available.
23. Will the Network include new personalities or use existing ESPN personalities for the games and studio shows?
A mix of both existing ESPN personnel and new on-air staff will be present on the Network.
DISTRIBUTION/ AVAILABILITY/ AD SALES
24. How can I get the SEC Network in time for the August 2014 launch?
An agreement is already in place with AT&T U-verse to distribute the Network. ESPN is working hard to ensure that the
Network will be available via cable, satellite and telco distributors (such as Comcast, Time Warner Cable, DirecTV, DISH
Network, AT&T U-verse, Cox and Verizon FiOS). ESPN will continue negotiating with the other distributors in the coming months. Your cable, satellite, or telco provider makes programming decisions on customer requests. As a fan of the
Southeastern Conference, please support the SEC Network by calling your cable, satellite, or telco provider and requesting
the SEC Network.
25. Are there currently any carriage agreements?
Yes. An agreement is already done with AT&T U-verse, the fastest growing multi-channel distributor in the country.
26. How do I get the digital part of the Network?
Provided you are a customer who receives the Network from your cable, satellite, or telco provider, you can contact that
provider and get a username and password which will allow you to access the content on computers, tablets, mobile phones
and other consumer devices like Xbox.
27. What is the best way for fans and alumni who want to make sure their cable company carries the Network?
Please visit www.GetSECNetwork.com to show your interest in the Network and provide some general contact information.
28. What’s the expected reach of the Network outside the SEC footprint and on what level of service will distributors carry the
Network (Expanded basic? Tier?)
The Network will have strong appeal and interest beyond the 11-state SEC footprint. While this is all subject to negotiation,
carriage will be sought on broadly distributed packages.
29. Will I be able to watch the Network on my mobile phone or similar device?
Yes. The SEC Network will be available on computers, tablets, mobile phones and other consumer devices like Xbox to
fans who receive their video subscription through an affiliated provider. The aim is to make this content available to fans
anytime, anywhere, similar to how the WatchESPN application works today.
30. Will I be able to watch the Network on a device other than my TV (online? Tablet?)
Provided you are a subscriber of an affiliated provider (a cable, satellite, or telco partner), you will be able to access the
content with your existing login credentials, which will allow you to access the content on computers, tablets, mobile
phones and other devices like Xbox.
31. How will you decide what games to televise early in the Network’s existence?
The SEC has great depth in all major sports so the Network will have top-tier matchups each week to serve viewers and
those distributors that choose to carry the network.
32. Can I pay to subscribe to the network online, Pay-Per-View or via ESPN3 if I can’t get it on TV?
No. The games will be exclusive to the network and its digital extensions. However, once a subscriber has access to the
Network via an affiliated provider, that subscriber will have access to the content on computers, tablets, mobile phones and
other consumer devices like Xbox. The aim is to make this content available to fans anytime, anywhere.
33. How will this impact my cable bill?
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ESPN negotiates for license fee payments from its distributors and has no control over retail pricing. Retail prices are
determined by each distributor.
Will all SEC campuses carry the network?
Campuses served by an affiliated provider will have access to the Network.
I live in (state outside SEC footprint). Are you working to make sure we are able to see the Network too?
Yes. Our interest is in delivering this content in broadly distributed packages across the country.
Right now, I see all my favorite team’s games online at the (SEC school athletics) site. Will I still be able to see all those
games?
The Network is for media rights to all sports across our 14 member institutions. Any games produced by the schools will have
an outlet, either the SEC Network or its digital extensions, where fans can watch.
Who will sell sponsorship for the Network?
ESPN will sell advertising and sponsorship on behalf of the Network. ESPN will also represent the SEC’s Corporate Sponsor
Program.
Where can I apply for a job at SEC Network?
You can apply online at ESPNcareers.com. Job opening for the SEC Network positions will be posted in late Spring 2014.
Will the Network have an internship program?
ESPN has a SEC internship program already in place. The Network will source candidates from the existing process and pool.
Information about where to apply is forthcoming.
How will money from the Network be used on campuses?
Each member institution has control and discretion on how they use any proceeds from their media rights.
Lost Lettermen
Lost Lettermen! The following lettermen do not have a current address with us. If you have any information of their
whereabouts, please contact Sally at [email protected] or mail information to 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive,
Athens, GA 30606. Thanks for your help!
Chester Adams
Joseph Scot Armstrong
Casey Eugene Barnum
Phillip Todd Benton
Ilya Berry
Terreal Michael Beirria
Alan Steven Bishop
Clinton Andrew Boling
Robert Brannon
Reggie Brown
Thomas Brown
Quincy Carter
Nicolas Deantoni Clemons
Anthony W. Clincy
Ricardo Suvica Crawford
Vance Ervin Cuff
Dale Lavon Dixson
Keith D. Drayton
Kenneth Dewayne Driskell
Benjamin Taylor Dukes
Joseph Dupree
Terrence Jermaine Edwards
Marquis Allen Elmore
Jason O. Ferguson
Darryl Rashad Gamble
Ray D. Gant
Randy Montez McMichael
Prince R. Miller
Orry Mitchell
Jesse Murray
Roy Thomas Nix, Jr.
Mario N. Nolan
Thaddeus Terrell Parker
Brett J. Pellock
Jermaine Phillips
Jimmy Poulos
Kajara Limone Ranson
Amber Tamara Reedy
Patrick John Rinard
Gordon Robbins
Joe Wayne Roberts
Julius Tyrone Robertson
Durell Robinson
Eric W. Robinson
Kenneth Sims
Andre Smith
Jarmario Antuan Smith
Marcus L. Smith
Matt Jarmaine Smith
Terin Sebastain Smith
Jeffery Allen Stephens
Kirby Lanier Stewart
Cleveland Edward Gary
Olandis C. Gary
David Dawayne Grace
Ha’San Arron Graham
Orantes Laquay Grant
Logan Shane Gray
Dejuan Javer Green
Ronnie Maurice Harrell
Akeem Jovan Hebron
Jamie Henderson
Albert H. Hollis
Corvey James Irvin
Kelly Jackson Ivester
Willie K. Jackson
David L. Jenkins
Jonas Duran Jennings
Jerry R. Jerman
Michael Johnson
Rodney Johnson
Wayne Johnson
Ben Lee Lane
Josh Paul Lowell
Larry L. Mann
Kareem E. Marshall
Ricky McBride
Thomas B. McKinnon
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Travis Mandel Stroud
Ricky Styles
Johnathan L. Sullivan
C. B. Tate
Michael Renai Taylor
Nathaniel Taylor
Charles Schaef Teece
Lemonte Donzell Tellis
Christopher A. Terry
Andrew Odell Thompson
Horace Van Thompson
Ralph Cecil Thompson
Michael Benjamin Turner
Robert C. Van Buren
Michael Arthur Wallace
Timothy Leon Wansley
James Edward Warner
Jermaine Wiggins
Gregory Alan Williams
Gregory Steven Williams
Henry Williams
Michael W. Willis
Duane Reagan Wilson
William C. Witherspoon
Billy J. Worrell
DO WE HAVE YOUR
EMAIL ADDRESS?
www.bulldoghaven.org
As UGA football lettermen, we take immense
pride in the University of Georgia and its traditions.
To continue the University’s exceptional heritage, the
UGA Football Lettermen’s Club has started a new
tradition among those for who UGA has been more
than an alma mater, but a way of life.
Bulldog Haven is a
designated section of
the historic Oconee
Hill Cemetery that is
open exclusively to
UGA football lettermen, their spouses and
families. Located adjacent to Sanford Stadium, Bulldog Haven
offers a unique resting place in the heart
of the University of
Georgia
campus.
This is Athens’ only
cemetery
designated to honor and
celebrate the lives
of UGA football
lettermen.
We
invite you to consider supporting
Bulldog Haven
by deciding now
to invest in a plot
for yourself and
your loved ones.
Bulldog Haven is a non-profit venture that
will support the maintenance and restoration of historic Oconee Hill Cemetery. In addition to the noteworthy University of Georgia personalities interred
there, Oconee Hill Cemetery is also the resting place
of many important figures in Georgia’s history.
Private tours of Bulldog Haven are available
by calling Sexton Brian Adler at 706.543.6262.
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LETTERMAN INFORMATION
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Physical Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home phone:
Mobile phone:
E-mail:
Preferred Method of Contact (please choose one)
❑ Mail
❑ Phone
❑ E-mail
Year(s) Lettered at UGA:
Total Number of Plots Requested:
Plot Numbers:
(listed on landscape plan at www.bulldoghaven.org)
Number of Plots Requested:
x $1,500 =
(total)
MAIL CHECKS AND CORRESPONDENCE TO:
BULLDOG HAVEN
MACK H. GUEST, III
1070 LAKE WELLBROOK DRIVE, ATHENS, GA 30606
[email protected]
C/O
DO WE HAVE YOUR
EMAIL ADDRESS?
Send a Memorial
In Memoriam
You can send a memorial gift to the Georgia Football
Lettermen’s Club in memory or in honor of a loved one.
This is a special way to honor those people who you loved.
Gifts can be sent to 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive Athens,
GA 30606. For more information, please contact Sally at
[email protected]. Thank you to those
people who have taken part in this opportunity.
Let us not forget the recent deaths of our lettermen.
These men loved the game of football
and all that it had to offer.
Larry Bouley
Billy Roberts
Joe Comfort
Jeff Sanders
Mal Cook
Terry Sellers
Stan Dooley
Thomas Runyon
Willie Fowler
Mike Wallace
Glen Nunley
Dick Yelvington
James Massey in memory of Terry Sellers
Jim & Becky Baker in memory of Carolyn Parker
Jim & Becky Baker in memory of Bobby Culpepper
Matthew Arthur in memory of Virginia Whitehead
Matthew Arthur in memory of Joe Comfort
Durward Pennington
Bill Spencer in memory of Mrs. Robert Poss, Jr.
Jimmy Payne Hardship Fund
The Jimmy Payne Football Lettermen’s Hardship Fund has been established by the Georgia Football Lettermen’s
Club for the purpose of providing financial assistance to needy football lettermen who find themselves under hardship
conditions. This fund was recently able to assist Willie Forehand. For an application, please visit our website- www.
ugalettermensclub.com.
✁
2013 Annual Campaign
Enclosed is my gift of:
THE GEORGIA FOOTBALL LETTERMEN’S CLUB
1070 Lake Wellbrook Dr. ‡ Athens, GA 30606
$1,000
$500
NAME
$250
ADDRESS
$100
PHONE
(
)
$50
EMAIL
other:
Make checks payable to: The Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club
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Huddle Sponsor/Advertising Packages
Advertising packages are available for the Lettermen Huddle Magazine. This is a great opportunity to promote your company
to all of your fellow lettermen. Listed below are the packages that are available. Please contact Sally at sallyhaugabook@
georgiadogs.com for questions. Send us your ad and make your check payable to the Georgia Football Lettermen’s Club and mail
to 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive, Athens, GA 30606.
Top Dawg: $500
Full page ad in the Huddle newsletter
Recognition at Lettermen’s Golf Tournament
Between the Hedges: $250.00
1/2 page ad in the Huddle newsletter
Silver Britches: $125
1/4 page ad in the Huddle newsletter
Dawg Pound: $35
Business Card in the Dawg Pound
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The Dawg Pound is a special section of the Huddle solely devoted to business cards. Everyone needs to take advantage of
this.
Discounts will be given on multiple Huddle editions for full, ½ and ¼ page. No discounts on the Dawg Pound.
You are responsible for designing your own ad.
You don’t have to be a letterman to advertise.
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Lettermen, What’s Your News?
Change in address? Promotion? Transfer? Family News? We want to publish your news in THE HUDDLE. Just fill out the following form and submit to Sally Haugabook, 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive, Athens, GA 30606 or email her at sallyhaugabook@
georgiadogs.com. Letters and suggestions for THE HUDDLE are also welcome. CALLING ALL LETTERMEN! Send THE
HUDDLE your current e-mail address, and we will run a list of all those we receive. You and all of your teammates will be able
to keep in touch!
Name
Business Title
Business Address
Home Address
Email Address
My news is
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