Georgia Bulldogs 2021 national champions: AJC audio roundtable discusses title impact

Georgia’s first national championship in 41 years is expected to have an impact more far-reaching than the football program. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has put together a six-part series about the impact of the title across the state of Georgia.

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In this special roundtable, AJC beat writer Chip Towers, sports business reporter Tim Tucker and political insider Greg Bluestein join discuss how UGA’s win affects the football team, recruiting, the university, the fans, enrollment, and even Georgia politics.

Part 1: What UGA’s championship means to fans

Part 2: National title will drive athletics’ revenue train

Part 3: Belief makes Georgia a threat to win it all again

Part 4: National champion Bulldogs more powerful on the recruiting trail

Part 5: Georgia likely to see ‘Flutie Effect’ after championship

Part 6: In Georgia politics, red and black is bigger than red and blue

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