Paulk was the commander of the United States' 18th fighter squadron and flies F-16 fighter planes. Many of the national champion Bulldogs have similar stories, and most say the senior class was responsible for that feeling. They learned from that season. But the Class of 1980 gradually changed all that. It does give you something to say you were successful at, and you want to always strive to do that.
People still remember' The championship has stuck with Georgia's fans, too.
It seems that as the memories slip further and further out of reach, the Bulldog faithful grip tighter and tighter to what remains. One reason I think that is true is that things have not gone so great for the program. And the kids will say, 'He kicked for Georgia. They'll just go on and on and on, just blow me away. It's best to stay in the state.