The Georgia Bulldogs are one of four recipients of the NCAA’s student-athlete sportsmanship award for 2015-16.
The team was honored for its treatment of Southern University player Devon Gales following a spinal injury he suffered in a game last season.
From the NCAA:
On Sept. 26, 2015, Southern University wide receiver Devon Gales suffered a career-ending spinal injury against the University of Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
When Gales went down, the Georgia football team was the first to respond. At that moment, the color of his jersey didn’t matter.