The #912 area code was well represented in The University of Georgia National Football Championship win over Alabama 33-18 last night. Georgia Bulldog fans throughout the state have waited for over 41 years to celebrate. Over 80 players from Georgia are on the Bulldog roster. "14" are from the #912 area code: 14 football players and two cheerleaders.
The following is a list of players and cheerleaders on the national championship roster from #912. Twelve football players and two cheerleaders from the area are listed. To break it down more, six are from Savannah. Congratulations to everyone, and as is customary, GO DAWGS!
Football Players
Stetson Bennett IV - Blackshear, GA/ Pierce County High School
Austin Blaske - Faulkville, GA/ South Effingham high School
Warren Brinson - Savannah, GA/Savannah Christian Prep/IMG
Chris Brown - Savannah, GA/Islands High School
Malcolm Brown - Guyton, GA/South Effingham High School
Matthew Brown - Guyton, GA/South Effingham High School
Noah Chumley - Savannah, GA/Savannah Christian Prep
Michael Haggerty - Hinesville, GA/Bradwell Institute
Kamari Lassiter - Savannah, GA/American Christian Academy Ala.
Warren McClendon - Brunswick, GA/ Brunswick High School
Micah Morris - Kingsland, GA/Camden County
Jack Podlensky- St. Simpoms Island, GA/Glynn Academy
Nolan Smith - Savannah. GA/Calvary Day School/IMG
Tramell Walthour - Hinesville, GA/Liberty County High School
Cheerleaders
Brooke Avino - Savannah, GA/St. Vincent's Academy
Southern Britt - Savannah, GA/Calvary Day School
Note - Story photo in alphabetical order by list above
Photos - UGA Football & Cheerleaders Rosters
Optim Orthopedics supports Benedictine Military School, Calvary Day School, Richmond Hill High School, Savannah Country Day, South Effingham High School, and St. Vincent's athletics. Benedictine Military School's team doctor is Dr. David Sedory. The team doctor for Calvary Day School, South Effingham, and Richmond Hill is Dr. David Palmer. Savannah Country Day and St. Vincent's team doctor is Dr. Thomas Alexander. Remember, Optim Orthopedics gets you back into the game!