GLORY, GLORY TO OLE GEORGIA

Every time I enter Sanford Stadium as a true fan of the game, the tradition never fails to give me chills. It is minutes before kickoff and the entire Redcoat Band is on the field, with the exception of one, a solo trumpet player in the upper South Deck.

The whole stadium is silent as he belts out the first few notes of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, a sacred tune within the walls of Sanford Stadium. Within seconds of him starting the entire student section is pointing towards the trumpeter acknowledging the depth of what is happening. At the end of the solo, the stadium is brought to life by a highlight reel narrated by the late Great Larry Munson celebrating Georgia football both past and present. While the quintessential stragglers who enter the game 15 minutes into the first quarter may overlook this tradition, the call to attention by the trumpeter and Larry Munson is something that die hard fans always look forward to. That's the #GeorgiaWAY! Go DAWGS!!!

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