Bringing Glory Back to Ol' Georgia: Inside Visuals

Continuing the series of ideas and suggestions we submitted to the UGAAD, today's post focuses on the lack of graphics and history inside Sanford Stadium.

Part 3:

INSIDE VISUALS

 

Across the country in stadiums from high school to the NFL, teams have their retired numbers displayed.  There is essentially no mention of the UGA retired numbers, championships, or Heisman winners in Sanford Stadium.  There’s plenty of space inside the stadium to show off these historic players and market the UGA football brand.

 

 

 

 

There’s clearly plenty of space inside Sanford Stadium to honor those players who have made Georgia football what it is.  There’s hardly any mention, of Herschel Walker, Vince Dooley, Charlie Trippi, or Frank Sinkwich inside Sanford Stadium. Those players deserve to have their names and/or numbers recognized on the stadium walls.

 

Like recognizing those players who have made Georgia football what we grew to love, the teams that won championships also need their spots inside Sanford Stadium.  The flags across the East end-zone deck aren’t visible to everyone in the stadium and can really only be seen when the wind is blowing.  Show off those championship seasons and claim ALL national titles. Alabama claims 16 when only 11 are recognized by the AP. Tennessee claims 6 when only 2 are recognized by the AP.  This impacts recruiting!

 

 

 

 

Our concourse areas are very boring.  By placing banners and graphics of players, coaches, and memorable plays in the plethora of empty areas, we are able to honor and show off the history of UGA football. Georgia is home to the current SEC statistical leaders in passing (Aaron Murray) and rushing (Herschel Walker) and if you visited Sanford Stadium, you’d never know they played at UGA.  We can do more to honor our heritage and make people remember those times. I know that when I visit, Jordan-Hare Stadium and Neyland Stadium and see their iconic players posted in every available space possible it puts a knot in my stomach remembering the losses in those stadiums.

 

 

 

 

 

Sanford Stadium is one of the best stadiums in the country and home to a very rich in history football program.  It's beyond time to recognize the coaches, players, teams and moments that brought Glory to Ol' Georgia.