The 1906 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the

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during the

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. The Bulldogs completed the season with a 2–4–1 record. Georgia’'s only victories came against

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and

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. The season included Georgia's third straight loss to

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and the seventh straight loss to Clemson. During the 1906 season, the

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was legalized and the team tried to use this new play, however, an errant pass contributed to the loss to

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. This was the Georgia Bulldogs' first season under the guidance of head coach George S. Whitney.

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Georgia Bulldogs football seasons

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