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tor has ever been more accommodating. While he has a warm, gentle nature, he has the character and mettle to protest to any purveyor of unfair criticism of the University of Georgia.

However, I doubt that any SID across our land is more respected than Claude. His peers hold him in the highest esteem, and he has been a member of the staff of the Final Four for years, also Olympic games which have taken place in the UnitedStates. Hewas elected to the College Sports Information Directors Hall of Fame in 2001.

Everybody from the seasoned announcers to the rookie interns of the TV networks hold him in the highest regard. However, nobody gives him higher marks than his ownstaff. Thatwould include student trainees seeking to gain experience, as they all know how many UGA grads are happily ensconced in high places in the college and professional ranks.

While he is an excellent conversationalist, Claude is not anti-social but gets his work done and then goes home to rest up for another day at the office. Few employees of the Georgia Athletic Association have given more of themselves for the Red and Black than Claude, who is diligent, forthright, moral, ethical, and given to quiet but deepseated passion for his work and the University of Georgia.

The last person to pat himself on the back, Claude has never called attention to himself, yet he has promoted and lionized Bulldog coaches and athletes with the greatest of aplomb—a good man and a Damn Good Dawg.