Things just work a little differently in the American South, and sometimes these customs are worth embracing. Such is the situation at the University of Georgia which unveiled its new live Mascot UGA VII today. UGA VII replaces the late and beloved UGA VI who died a few weeks ago as he neared retirement as the winningest ‘Dawg of all time.

He’s a cute little fella, no? If you disagree, feel free to take it up with Brooks, Georgia Sports Blog, Dawg Sports and Get The Picture. They’ve got my back. Got it? Just remember this phrase in the presence of UGA fans and you’ll be alright: “hunker down you hairy dawgs!”.
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• DEADSPIN tells us about the marriage of the year (if the year was 1982): Chris Evert and Greg Norman.

• We now know how to tell if she’s got real ones or fake ones. Unfortunately, it involves NFL jerseys. Still, good to know.

• David Stern shaking hands == Tiger Woods giving high-fives.

• We’re so glad to hear Enrique Iglesias can find work. Over there. Not here. Singing the Euro 2008 official song. We assume that the Euro 2008 official song is “National Team in a Coma” in honor of England’s inability to attend. Read more…