The University of Georgia announced May 2 that it plans to name the field at Sanford Stadium after former UGA head coach Vince Dooley. The news was met with cheers from Bulldogs fans, who quickly shared the news on social media. Here are some of the reactions from Dawgs fans on Twitter.
Vince Dooley is one of the most significant figures in the history of Georgia athletics. Naming the field at Sanford Stadium in his honor is long overdue. It's more than deserved.#UGA #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/hwXJdDxDBH
— Justin Hubbard (@JHubb93) May 2, 2019
When you see Vince Dooley trending but then you realize it's because they are honoring him by naming the field after him (and not because he died). pic.twitter.com/JwIINQBHRQ
— Cole Burroughs (@ItsTheColeTrain) May 2, 2019
I can’t tell you the relief I felt after finding out WHY Vince Dooley was Trending on Twitter. #DooleyField #NotDeadYet
— Van Baird (@vanbaird) May 2, 2019
As correctly pointed out by @dave_mc_stats, the field at Georgia’s football stadium is now named after a former Auburn player (Vince Dooley) while the field at Auburn’s football stadium is named after a former Georgia player (Pat Dye).
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) May 2, 2019
I like this description of Vince Dooley best, “ He has been a man of great foresight in times of charting the future, stability in times of change and vision in critical times that have shaped the path of the college experience.” Coach & I Sun Bowl 1985 Xmas Day. @11AliveSports pic.twitter.com/ZeYHSrtOUG
— Jeff Hullinger (@11hullinger) May 2, 2019
@finebaum Hats off to UGA administration for voting to honor Vince Dooley with "Dooley field at Sanford Stadium". #GODAWGS
— JESSE Cole (@COLEJESSEW) May 2, 2019
Talked to a number of former Vince Dooley players including Bill Krug, Chris Welton, and Kirby Moore. "Everybody who played for Coach Dooley, regardless of the era, is thrilled today," said Welton. "It's a great day to be a Bulldog."
— Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) May 2, 2019
Just got off the phone with former Georgia Coach Vince Dooley. Naming the field at Sanford Stadium for him was something his players have been lobbying for a long time. "It's a tribute to them and everybody who has been so supportive over the years. Really happy for our family."
— Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) May 2, 2019
