The University of Georgia football offensive coordinator position has been endowed by John and Alice Sands following approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.
Mike Bobo, the Bulldogs’ offensive coordinator, will hold the title of John and Alice Sands Offensive Coordinator.
“I’d like to thank John & Alice who have been amongst UGA Athletics’ top supporters for years,” said UGA Executive Associate Athletic Director Ford Williams. “With over $6.6 million donated in their lifetime we are proud to welcome them as founding members of our new Champions and Directors Circles within The Georgia Bulldog Club that recognize transformational donors to UGA Athletics. It is fitting that the Sands name will forever be tied to UGA Football through the naming of the John & Alice Sands Offensive Coordinator position. We are so grateful for donors like the Sands who generously provide our student -athletes and coaches with the resources needed to compete at the highest level.”
The Sands are among the largest lifetime donors to UGA athletics. They have given over $6.6 million to UGA athletics and are inaugural members of the new Champions Circle ($2.5 million gift) as well as the Director’s Circle (minimum $5 million in lifetime giving).
The Sands were both born in Columbus, Ga., and graduated from Columbus High School. They have attended every Georgia home game except one since first purchasing season tickets in 1980. John has spent his career in the auto industry and he and Alice currently maintain a collection of rare automobiles.
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