ATHENS -- Georgia fans turned out loud and proud for ESPN’s College GameDay Saturday morning.
The Bulldogs’ fans swarmed Myers Quad for the heralded television show’s first return to campus since the 2019 Notre Dame game, and some Arkansas followers crashed the scene as well, all eager to get a jump on the noon kickoff (TV: ESPN).
Here’s a fun look at some select fans who showed up to support their team, why and where they are from!
Jake McMillan, UGA Paint Line President (AKA The “R”)
Time of arrival: 5:00 AM
“Man, it’s incredible. Georgia football has been such a part of our lives for so long. I know it’s a really big part of my family and our experience,” said McMillan. “You know, you can’t paint up your body and wear an afro and aviators without people thinking, ‘Hey, they’re passionate about the Dawgs.’ It’s clear that we love the Dawgs and we’re willing to sacrifice a Saturday and our own personal dignity to show our passion.”
Score Prediction: 41-20, Georgia
Rick Howard
Time of arrival: 6:45 AM
“I’m 65 years old, so I was at Georgia in 1976 and the greatest things is bringing your grandson back,” said Howard, who was spending the morning throwing a football with his grandson. “He’s nine years old wearing number 34, so that should tell you a thing or two. Tradition.”
Score Prediction: 24-20, Georgia
Cornelia and David Dorbin
Time of Arrival: 7:05 AM
“We love the camaraderie with how (college football) brings people together. It just crosses barriers, so it’s just been part of our tradition,” said Cornelia, an Arkansas alumnus.
“That’s all a lie,” joked her husband, David. “What it means to her is that she can finally come out to cheer for a team that is winning. The camaraderie is great, but she can finally come out to a team that’s winning.”
Score Predictions: 27-14, Arkansas (Cornelia) and 13-7, Arkansas (David)
Noah White, UGA Spike Squad President
Time of Arrival: 7:00 AM
“Even before I came to Georgia, I was a huge fan of the Dawgs. Having the opportunity to come out as a student and be in this group has been everything,” said White as he and his squad geared up before the show. “It’s pretty nice. Gameday has been great to us, they’re helping us out, setting us up in the stands, so it’s great.”
Score Prediction: 38-10, Georgia
Andre Simmons
Time of Arrival: 5:00 AM
“I love this. You can’t beat football in the south. I grew up playing football, you know, the south is something different when it comes to football... it’s religion down here,” said Simmons. “Friday, Saturday, Sunday, football in the fall is all you know.”
Score Prediction: 38-17, Georgia
