Fans show spirit at UGA-Tech showdown

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Fans show spirit at UGA-Tech showdown

Georgia Bulldogs fans react in the second half of their football game against Georgia Tech at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Nov. 24. Georgia won 42-10.

Ron Fritchley, 71, left, Gainesville, has been tailgating in Athens since 1971 and conugatinues the tradition on Nov. 24. Katie Gresham (from left), Erin Nicholson, Missy Burdett, Martha Fritchley, Pam Moore, Pat Holt, Barbara Nicholson and Julie Nicholson form his current generation of tailgaters gearing up for the showdown with Georgia Tech.

Georgia Bulldog fans Arjun Patel, left, Zach Arnold, center, and Samir Gala cheer from their "Spikesquad" section before kickoff against Georgia Tech at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia Bulldog fans Travis Fetchao, center, and Ben Weintrout, right, cheer before kickoff against Georgia Tech at the annual state rivalry football game at Sanford Stadium.

Georgia Bulldog "Spikesquad" fan Zach Arnold, 22, cheers before kickoff against Georgia Tech.

Jason Skarosi buys a hat at Sanford Shops, where sales were as brisk as the weather.

A lone Georgia Tech fan is surrounded by Bulldogs fans.

The Georgia Tech band is surrounded by Bulldog fans.

Bulldog fans surround a lone Georgia Tech fan in the first half.

Georgia fans react against Georgia Tech in the first half.

Georgia fans react against Georgia Tech in the first half.

Russ, the Georgia mascot, reacts on the sideline.

Fans cheer in the second half.

Georgia fans celebrate the 42-10 win over Georgia Tech.

Painted Georgia fans celebrate at the conclusion of a 42-10 victory over Georgia Tech.

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Georgia Bulldogs fans react in the second half of their football game against Georgia Tech at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Nov. 24. Georgia won 42-10.

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