1992, the Ugas were entombed in their current resting place, and a bronze, life-sized statue representing Uga was placed in front of the mausoleum. On game days, fans bring flowers and gifts to leave at the tombs of the past bulldogs who served as their team's mascot. Several Ugas have retired as part of pre-game ceremonies, during which there is a "passing of the collar" and the new Uga begins his reign. During these ceremonies, the fans typically chant "Damn good dog," a tradition dating back to Uga I. Uga as part of the team Uga has been considered a part of the football team since the day Uga I, Sonny, was asked to be the official mascot. Uga has his own custom made jersey to wear at every game day that is made with the same materials as the football players' jerseys. His jersey also has his name stitched on the back. When Uga gets a new jersey, or another Uga is named the official mascot, the old jerseys are destroyed . Uga officially becomes a part of the team through a ceremony on the football field before a game. The head coach will officially welcome the next Uga by placing the well-known spiked collar on the bulldog. Uga X, the current Uga, received his collar on November 21, 2015, before the Georgia Southern game. In addition, Uga receives a varsity letter in the form of a plaque for his endless support for the athletes. The plaque is identical to those received by the athletes at the end of each season . Uga travels with the team and stays in the same hotel as the players, in his own room with the Seilers. Uga attended the Rose Bowl in 2018, becoming the first ever playoff Uga. Uga X flew to Pasadena, California, with the team, attending all team events, supporting the football team through their playoff run in the 2017–2018 season. Genealogy of Uga namesakes Uga I ("Hood's Ole Dan", 1956–66) – Started the Uga mascot line. Was a grandson of a bulldog that accompanied the Georgia football team to its 1943 Rose Bowl victory. Won one Southeastern Conference football title (1959) and one Orange Bowl (1960). Sanford Stadium Epitaph: Damn Good Dog Uga II ("Ole Dan's Uga", 1966–72) – Won two SEC football titles (1966, 1968), one Cotton Bowl (1966) and one national title (1968 Litkenhous poll). Epitaph: