Countdown to Kickoff Event (2008)

July 18 & 19, 2008 were the dates for the 3rd Annual Countdown to Kickoff. The organizers for this year's event were Matt and Jon Stinchcomb, along with David Greene, all former football greats at the University of Georgia. (Click here to see the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal Constitution following the event.)

This event was a fundraising event for three organizations: On Friday evening (7/18/2006), a special group of invitees participated in a auction activities at The Classic Center in downtown Athens. (Mouse over each picture to learn more about it.)

Shot of the crowd before Doug went up on stage. Matt Stinchcomb introducing Doug as Georgia's number one Dawg fan.
Matt, along with his brother Jon, an offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints and David Greene, a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, and Doug helped to kickoff the auction with a great Dawg cheer.

Go Dawgs! Doug, Jon Stinchcomb, Matt Stinchcomb and David Greene
Doug and Dennis Roland, offensive lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This was a treasured item at the silent auction. It featured the Dawgs in last year's famous Blackout game against Auburn. Doug was lucky to be the winning bidder.

The following day was a gala happening at the UGA practice football field next to the Stegman Collesium. A large number of former and current UGA football players were there to sign autographs and visit with the attendees.
Doug posing at the big G on the practice field

Doug and his buddy, Matt Stinchcomb

David Greene and Doug mugging for the camera

Jon Stinchcomb and Doug

Bill Stanfill, a former Dawg and defensive end for the 1972 undefeated Miami Dolphins, signed Doug's ball. Note the Super Bowl ring on his right hand.

Rennie Curran, current Dawg. Note the 2007 Sugar Bowl championship ring on his right hand.

Asher Allen

Fernando Velasco

Scott Woerner, a member of the 1980 UGA national championship team

A few of the crowd from the player perspective. Joann, Doug and I are out there somewhere.

This was the biggest and best attended Countdown to Kickoff activity ever. We expect that next year will be even better supported and attended. Go Dawgs!

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