Georgia Bulldogs: Dawg Football Then And Now (without Larry Munson)

I admit it, I live in the past. Every year I envision it as being 1980 again. Herschel Walker is wearing number 34 for the Georgia Bulldogs and we are going undefeated again. It's nice until I see/hear the first few games.

No, things are not like they used to be. Coach Dooley and Coach Russell no longer stroll the sidelines; we no longer have the "Junkyard Dawg" defense, and we are not the dominant team in the SEC as we once were off and on for a number of years.

However, the biggest difference in University of Georgia Football then and now is not on the field, the sidelines, or in the program. No, the biggest difference is that our Bulldog heart and soul have been dead for some years. Larry Munson is still gone, and was not announcing regular even before he retired and soon passed away.

To many of us, Larry Munson WAS Georgia Football. Yes, we had the radio on as we watched tv. Before most games were televised, we simply listened to "Uncle Larry" describe the most-minute details to near-perfection.

Even a lopsided loss seemed exciting with Munson doing play-by-play. No, Larry is the biggest difference in Georgia Bulldog Football then and now. We sure do miss you, Mr. Munson. May God rest your soul....

Jimmy Hall (404-580-1501) is a professional writer of business plans, resumes, and web content - in addition to being an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Give him a call if he can be of assistance.