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‘Countdown to Kickoff’ fan event at UGA off this year

Related Topics: Brandon Wood, Matt Stinchcomb

There will be no “Countdown” this summer in Athens.

Georgia players from left Ben Jones, Tripp Chandler, and Brandon Wood sign autographs at the annual Countdown to Kickoff event in 2008 at Woodruff Plaza (Kelly Lambert/Staff)

The “Countdown to Kickoff” charity fan event held the past 10 years won’t be held but could return as early as next year.

Logistical issues with construction for the indoor practice facility around the Butts-Mehre building contributed, according to former Georgia offensive lineman Matt Stinchcomb.

The “Dawgs for Kids” auction party will continue on Aug.