Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares Monday 'Hunker Down Day'
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is once again calling for support for UGA football ahead of the national championship game.
The Athens native and University of Georgia graduate announced in a Sunday proclamation that Monday would be declared 'Hunker Down Day' in Georgia.
Just as I did before last year’s big #NationalChampionship win, I am proclaiming game day (Mon., Jan. 9) as #HunkerDownDay in Georgia!
Join @GAFirstLady, the girls, and me in wearing Red & Black tomorrow to show support for our @GeorgiaFootball Bulldogs.#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/bCC9aZTUpF— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) January 8, 2023
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The name comes from a line by legendary play-by-play announcer Larry Munson, referencing the Georgia defense in a pivotal situation. Kemp issued a similar proclamation ahead of last year's title game between Georgia and Alabama, urging football fans across the state to wear red and black in support of the Bulldogs.
"In 2022, Georgians were invited to wear red and black on the day of the national championship and were rewarded with their first title in over 40 years," Kemp said in the proclamation. "Now, with a new breed of Bulldog ready to take the field of battle, let us all once again rally behind the men who now wear the red and black and, as the great Larry Munson once said, 'Hunker it down one more time.'"
Georgia kicks off against TCU at SoFi Stadium Monday at 7:30 p.m. eastern.
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