NEW ORLEANS — While Georgia is preparing for Texas in the Sugar Bowl, the Bulldogs took a break from practice to spread some holiday cheer and put smiles on kids' faces.
Head coach Kirby Smart and 21 of his players visited with patients and their families at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans Friday.
"It was amazing to see those kids coming up to us really excited to see us. It gives me joy for us to give back to these kids," senior linebacker Juwan Taylor told Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein.
.@wsbtv is the only local TV station in New Orleans covering your Georgia Bulldogs - this morning the team spread some holiday cheer to kids who can use it at a local hospital 👊🏻🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/29gIPk9S1B
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) December 28, 2018
The team signed autographs and played games like cornhole and Connect Four with the children and staff.
Our Channel 2 photographer even captured offensive lineman Solomon Kindley having his face painted to look like Rudolph.
It was a meaningful time by all those who attended.
"It was actually pretty good getting to play with the kids. Playing games and being a kid again," junior tackle Michael Barnett told Klein.
UGA offensive lineman.. Solomon Kindley.. aka... Rudolf the red nosed lineman... #CHNOLA #SugarBowl pic.twitter.com/qri58rJZIV
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) December 28, 2018
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