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Georgia's Bulldog Mascot, Uga VI, Dies at Age 10
Uga VI was the master of his domain, succeeding his father as Georgia's mascot in 1999. Uga VII's status for the '08 football season is unknown.
(2003 Photo By John Bazemore -- Associated Press)
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