The Georgia Bulldogs have recently, and once again, dominated college football. However, their Super Bowl dominance dates back even further, as they hold a very specific and active NFL record.
Georgia’s Super Bowl Reign
From the smallest barbecue spot in Rome to the family parks in Americus, the University of Georgia dominates the scene. Now, with another Super Bowl appearance on Sunday, the Bulldogs’ active, consecutive participation in the big game hits 24.
For almost a quarter-century, someone who donned the red and black in Athens has played in the biggest sporting event on the planet. The recruiting videos pretty much recruit themselves.
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Less than a year earlier, the New England Patriots selected defensive lineman Richard Seymour with the ninth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. The former Georgia standout clocked in at 6’6″ and 299 pounds.
With the power to play defensive tackle and the explosion and length to operate as an end and even in the front, Seymour’s versatility made him the only choice for Bill Belichick and the Patriots.
Inactive for three of his first seven NFL games, Seymour found a groove late in his rookie campaign.
In a game when the high-powered St. Louis Rams looked to roll over the Patriots, the former Bulldog keyed a strong defensive effort that limited the Rams to 17 points while harassing Kurt Warner all evening. From that game on, the University of Georgia took up yearly residence in the Super Bowl.
Many believe that, given the wide-open nature of the game, fullbacks have withered away. While that may be true, two Georgia fullbacks—Patrick Pass and Mack Strong—walked away with four rings in four appearances.
Pass won three with New England as an active participant and one while on injured reserve for the Giants. Strong, a former Seahawk, started against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL. Despite a decline in popularity, the fullback position still routinely finds itself in the biggest game of the year.
For all its exhilaration, the Super Bowl can sting worse than a regular game. For former Georgia offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb, the big game remains a double‑edged sword. In 2003, as part of the Oakland Raiders, Stinchcomb endured a 48‑21 humiliation.
Worse, the team’s starting center, Barret Robbins, disappeared—only showing up in the Bay Area before the game amid a mental health crisis. Stinchcomb watched as the team collapsed and played one more season before injuries ended his career.
Six years later, his younger brother Jon, also a Georgia alum, won a ring as the Saints’ starting right tackle. Matt earned Ring of Honor and College Football Hall of Fame nods, but the younger brother holds the hardware.
In this life, find someone who loves rafting Georgia players like Eagles general manager Howie Roseman does. Currently, five former Georgia players, all defenders, will play in the big game on Sunday.
Philadelphia currently banks on defensive linemen Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter to stop the run and create pressure. Nolan Smith needs to get home from the edge, while Lewis Cine and Kelee Ringo are expected to shadow receivers in the pass game. One linebacker is set to miss the game with a knee injury.
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While Alabama claims a slew of national titles, Ohio State and LSU battle over who sends better defensive backs to the NFL, the University of Georgia turns out players who make deep playoff runs and end up in the Super Bowl.
For more than two decades, Bulldog alums have kept alive what appears to be a yearly tradition. In Sunday’s game, it’s guaranteed that a Bulldogs player will win a ring. Either Mecole Hardman, the Chiefs’ wideout, or the aforementioned Eagles group will host the Lombardi.
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