Couldn't agree more...this is a great piece.

No matter the score, it's great to be a Georgia Bulldog.

I was one of those fans in attendance that night. Although, it was quite painful to watch, I did stay nonetheless, and cheered as if our lives were hanging in the balance. Any "fair weather fan" can ride the bandwagon until the road gets a little rocky and they decide to jump off. However, the true fans will offer their faithful support no matter how bleak the situation.

Hey, let's face it, no one likes to lose. However, it's inevitable that at some time or another your team is gonna' come up short. Or, as in this case, your team might even show up and get plastered. But, true fans are just that-true. I would consider those few who were sitting around me that decided to leave at halftime the real "losers!"

No, I didn't like the outcome of the game and was, well, shellshocked to say they least. Yet, I was still in my seat when the clock struck 00:00 and was a proud Bulldog when throughout the stadium you could hear, "Yes, it's great to be a Georgia Bulldog!"

Nice post, and solid observation. I live in SEC country and realize how devastating that first half would be for any fanbase expecting their team to be a contender for the SEC title Within the past two weeks I have heard boos rain down at Tennessee and Auburn home games, and a few at Florida last weekend. That was a cool reaction for the Georgia fans and undoubtedly helped their team make a comeback in the 2nd half and give them renewed hope for the remaining games.

Fans also do not realize what impact booing can have on potential recruits visiting the stadium that weekend and comparing them to other programs. I add my congratulations to yours for the UGA fans and hope they are rewarded with better performances in future games. The past two years have shown that strange things can happen on any given date in CFB so this was most likely one of those flukes that happens to all teams.

In the meantime, look at Vandy, Wake, and Duke making a case for student athletes that can win against all odds.

I was too there in the student section. We started chanting "its great to be a georgia bulldog" in the final minutes. You can't win them all. Especially in the competitive SEC. The guys gave it there all. Its not the end of the world. Besides, there still a chance for a rematch in the SEC championship.

Congrats to Georgia on their 52-38 win against LSU yesterday!
It is really good to see a Division I school cheering for their team no matter what the circumstances. Too often, we see students and other fans leaving games early and booing their own teams. We all like to see our teams win and none of us particularly like to lose, but staying positive is often the key to a comeback. As in this situation, Georgia's team found strength in their fans' positive attitude and continuous support. Although they did not win the game, they did their best to come back.
I am from Pittsburgh and Steeler fans often have this same attitude. We "bleed black and gold" and support our team no matter what. That's the kind of attitude all fans should have.
You also make a good point about the college athletes not being paid to perform. This is true; therefore, we should expect nothing but their best effort. They are playing for the love of the game, not their next paycheck.
I commend the Georgia fans and team for their efforts that day!