This is what the UGA-AU rivalry is really about

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Mason has taken time each week to pay visible respects to one of his best friends, but with Auburn in town this weekend, this week has a more special meaning for Mason. In the past, Mason said he always looked forward to the Auburn game because it gave the two a chance to catch up. Usually, there are texts and phone calls between the two and laughs here and there to lighten the mood before the game.

This year, those laughs didn't come, and the phone calls and texts never went through.

But Mason makes sure his dear friend is still a part of his life. It's more spiritual than physical, but Mason proudly shows his friendship for the world to see. On Saturday, Mason plans to wear wristbands with "43" on them, similar to the ones he wore during Georgia's opener against Clemson.

“I’m just trying to honor Philip and everything he meant to me," Mason said.

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Like Mason and Lutz, we may have friends wearing the other colors, most of us can keep the important things in sight. Friendship comes before it all. That is what makes this such a great rivalry.


Mason is a great guy and I hope he has a career day, while Lutz helps us win it from above.