ATHENS, Ga. — Former Georgia mascot Uga IX, the white English bulldog known as Russ, has died, one month after giving up his title.
The Savannah, Georgia-based Seiler family, the longtime owners of the Georgia line of mascots, said Russ died in his sleep early Monday morning.
Russ, who was 11, retired before the Nov. 21 game against Georgia Southern when the collar was officially passed along to his successor, Uga X, who is known as Que. Que served as mascot in an unofficial capacity during the 2015 season before his title became official.
Russ had a record of 44-19 as Georgia mascot.