10 University of Georgia Quirks, Facts and Traditions
"The Arch," an iron gate found on everything from the UGA logo to T-shirts is representative of the Arch on campus which was an original gateway to the school. Legend has it that if a freshman walks under The Arch during his first year, he will never graduate. When the UGA Bulldogs have won a home football game, the school's Chapel Bell traditionally rings until midnight. Except when Georgia beats Georgia Tech, one of their biggest rivals- then the bell rings the entire night! In the old days, it was the job of freshmen to do the hard work of ringing the bell- today, fans, students, and alumni all take turns. During the 2007 Season, the bell was ringing after UGA's defeat over the University of Florida, when the 877-pound bell fell. It has since been returned to the platform. The Bulldogs like to get their opponents 'Between the Hedges.' This is a reference to the hedges that grow all the way around the playing field of Sanford Stadium and dates back to the 30's when a sports writer made the reference. In 1939, Coach Wally Butts decided silver pants would pair well with red jerseys- thus began the start of...
