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Speaking only for myself here, but I feel awkward saying “we”. I will use ‘our Dawgs” or “the guys”, or simply “they”.
But up to the time I graduated it was usually “we”.
The bigger issue isn’t we, but what a **** that guy is for correcting you.
I went to and graduated from UGA. It’s “my” school. It’s part of who I am. By me saying “my school,” it’s reflecting my passion and love for the school. It doesn’t mean I’m claiming actual ownership. When I say “we play A&M this year,” I don’t think anyone will get confused that I have a fantasy about actually being a player. Same goes for me wearing a Murray jersey, a hat, or a G logo.
Another point - let’s say Todd Gurley says, “We are going to kill the Gators this year.” He’s not even a graduate and not on this year’s team. Is that a problem? Of course not. He’s a Dawg and has every right to associate himself with the Dawg family - now and forever.
Very well said
im a native Georgian, spent my childhood in Dry Branch, early adolescence in Macon, and high school years in Atlanta. I love this state in general and I’m unabashedly a fan of all things Georgia, even the Hawks. I got accepted into UGA honors but decided to go to college in LA for personal reasons. However, I will still use we to refer to my fandom and plan on attending UGA for a grad degree.
Geez, Connor, you didn't have to do that to us
This is a conversation a friend of mine (who happens to be a Tech fan) and I had years ago. I use the phrase “we” all the time when talking about my sports teams.
1.) When I played football in high school I never minded people using the term “we” when talking about the team as long as they were consistent. If you say “we won” after a win then you need to say “we lost” after a lose. Not “they lost.”
2.) Fans are part of the game. Not like the players certainly but, again, when I played the fans had an effect in the outcome of the game. They influenced how hard we played. They motivated and encouraged us. They gave support financial, emotionally and psychologically through out the season, and not just on game day, but through the week.
3.) I never use we in such a way as to steal honor. I wouldn’t say “we had a tough practice” or “we worked hard this off season”. And when I say “we” no one is mistaking me for a player. It is in no way indicating that I’m on the team.
4.) I’m saying we as in Dawg Nation. (Not the media out let.) Not just the team. Not just the students. But the entire fan base.
5.) I’ve been a Georgia fan longer than any of the current players have been alive. If I were talented enough to play college football there is only one team I’d want to play for. There wouldn’t be any top 5 list or decision dates. I’d play for Georgia and that’s it. (This is not to dismiss or degrade the kids who have to make those decisions nor those who want to play at Georgia but don’t have the offer/opportunity.) I’m not more of a Bulldog because I’ve been a life long committed fan and they are not less because they had many teams they may have liked and finally decided on Georgia. Lacking talent doesn’t make someone any less a part of DawgNation. It just means that they can’t be of the team.
6.) If I could do something to help the team grow, get better or win I would. If I could show up at the 6:00 AM workouts, if I could run drills, if I could set in meetings, if I could watch film and it effect the team I would. Obviously that sounds silly. There’s nothing like that I can do to help or effect the team. But the point is I’m willing.
7.) Fans are invested in the team emotionally. We follow the team through thick and thin with the ups and downs. We are invested and it makes us ecstatic when the Dawgs win and it hurts win they lose. It effects the rest of our week.
All of this is to say we, as fans, as DawgNation have earned the right to say “we”.
I also love our players. From the guys who grew up as fans of Georgia and had all the swag with the power “G”, who knew where they were going to play since their Pop-Warner day’s too the ones who grew up pulling for the Buckeyes and flipped there commitment on signing day. I appreciate all the hard work, effort and sacrifice they put in to prepare. And always want to honor them.
So, let’s just come together as DawgNation, support our team and stop being picky and judging other fans on their verbiage.
Go Dawgs!
Yo that was funny man @FirePlugDawg 😂😂😂
I went to UGA for 2 years after attending Georgia Highlands College for 2 years. If I hadn't gone to school there I'd still be just as entitled to use ''we'' though.
More to the point, whose f....in business is it ?
We is OK
I think it's all about context. For example: "we" should have a good year is totally acceptable, but "we" need to make more plays isn't because us fans can't contribute in that manner. You as a fan can have a good time, but can't make more plays or call plays better. But imo, it's a **** thing to get upset about if someone includes themselves as part of the team / coaching staff.
Maxwell is with the majority it seems
I won't use "we" if I'm talking to a fan of a different team or referring to UGA in casual conversation. But on here and with friends who are intense dawg fans, it's always we.
I think the Notre Dame game proved that "we" is totally acceptable.
I can tell you right now that the UGA fans made at least 2 direct plays against ND during the game and caused them to use 2 TO's. The fans support and money have a direct effect on how well the team does. Only the amount of effect is up for debate. Yes, WE is completely acceptable.