Uga VII dies

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By Jason Folk

Story Published: Nov 19, 2009 at 6:54 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 19, 2009 at 8:02 PM EDT

ATHENS----- Uga VII, the legendary Georgia mascot who roamed the
sidelines at Bulldog football games, died unexpectedly Thursday morning in Savannah.

He died of heart-related causes according to owner Frank W. ³Sonny
Seiler. He was four years old and finishing his second season as the teams mascot. His given name was Lorans Best and his first game was Aug. 30, 2008, vs. Georgia Southern.

We are all in a state of shock, said Seiler. We had no warning
whatsoever.

There will be no live mascot at Georgia¹s game on Saturday but a
wreath will be placed on Uga VII¹s doghouse on the north sideline.

He was 10-3 last year which is not bad for a freshman, said
Seiler. Uga VII was not as active or mischievous as his father but more
distinguished. He realized his role when he put his shirt on. He was
well-behaved and always appreciated the significance of his role.

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