Opportunities for Success
“From the coaches, to the academic support staff, these studentathletes receive what I think is probably the best support and guidance to be found in the nation.” Dr. Audrey Haynes Department of Political Science
“Coach Richt and the entire football staff have done an excellent job guiding studentathletes through their collegiate careers. The UGA Athletic Association’s mentor program ensures that UGA student-athletes are successful beyond their UGA careers.” Rodney Bennett Dean of Students Vice-President, Student Affairs
Preparation for Success
“The athletic academic and coaching staffs are committed to creating student-athletes who are academically successful and personally motivated to excel in all aspects of college life and beyond.”
“Coach Richt and his staff have made the football program a ‘point of pride’ at UGA. I look forward to seeing even higher standards being set on and off the field and more student-athletes earning a degree before they leave Athens.”
“As a member of the UGA faculty, and, as a UGA alumnus, I’m pleased that my alma mater is so committed to the lives of these young men; a commitment resulting from the integrity and vision of such men as Coach Richt and Coach Garner combined with the devoted academic staff.”
“The Athletic Association does a great job incorporating high academic standards into a very successful athletic program. There is a strong commitment to the success of studentathletes both on and off the playing field.”
Catherine Teare Ketter School of Marine Programs
Dr. Anne Sweaney Housing and Consumer Economics
Dr. David Gattie Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Michelle N. Garfield Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
RANKIN M. SMITH STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC CENTER / STUDENT SERVICES
T
he Rankin M. Smith Sr. Student-Athlete Academic Center, which opened in 2002, provides the cutting-edge resources
Georgia’s football players and other studentathletes need to achieve their academic goals. Named for UGA alumnus and former Atlanta Falcons owner Rankin Smith Sr. and built following a generous $3.5 million contribution from the Smith family, the center features tutorial rooms, computer labs, counselors’ offices and teaching space.
“Opportunity: A good chance for self-advancement.”
Eric Zeier, recordsetting quarterback at Georgia and a former NFL signalcaller, is now the color analyst for games on the Georgia Bulldogs Radio Network.
Billy Payne, an All-American for the Bulldogs, was the President and CEO for the 1996 Olympic Games (with three events taking place in Athens) and he is the current chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters.
W
hatever the career goals of a student-athlete, becoming a Georgia Bulldog will provide you with the opportunity to achieve those objectives. All
across the state of Georgia, the Southeast, and in many of the 50 states, former Bulldogs are living lives of achievement, success, and self-fulfillment.
Former Bulldog All-SEC defensive end Mixon Robinson currently serves as one of Georgia’s team orthopedists.
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Corey Allen Summer 2002
Left to right: Learning Specialist Wendy LeBlanc, Academic Counselor Eric Beverly, Director of Academic Services Ted White, Academic Counselor Wally Richardson and Coordinator of Football Academics Rhonda Kilpatrick.
Corrie Collier Summer 2002
Former UGA tight end Scott Williams is a Regional Account Executive for Atlanta Market Sales for Turner Sports.
1980 Georgia team captain Frank Ros is currently an executive with Coca-Cola.
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Clint Larkin Summer 2002
Dr. Roosevelt Gilliam III, a former member of the Georgia football and track teams, serves with Cardiology Associates of Northeast Arkansas and is one of the nation’s top cardiologists.
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Ben Lowe Summer 2002
Brent Rickman Summer 2002
Adrian Hollingshed December 2002
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Brett Kirouac December 2002
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Jonathan Stinchcomb December 2002
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