Georgia football and Lions fans congratulate Matthew Stafford for winning Super Bowl 56
By Mark Powell
On Sunday night, Matthew Stafford won his first Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams. He’s made a few stops along the way.
Stafford, of course, went to college at the University of Georgia before he drafted No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions.
While it didn’t work out in Detroit in terms of playoff success, Lions fans will never forget his 12 seasons as starting quarterback. Stafford was anointed the face of the franchise at a young age, and despite failing to deliver on the game’s biggest stage, it’s tough to blame anything on him. Stafford played his heart out in MoTown.
Much of that mentality came from Stafford’s time between the hedges as a collegiate athlete. Georgia groomed him, Detroit made him what he is and Los Angeles helped fulfill his potential as a Super Bowl champion.
Lions fans are thrilled Matthew Stafford got a ring
Matthew Stafford and the Rams did it. The longtime Lions QB won the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/8DXT8ZldCM
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) February 14, 2022
Matthew Stafford is a #SuperBowl champion. #Lions fans, are you happy or salty?
— 97.1 The Ticket: (@971theticketxyt) February 14, 2022
(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/bQUki1nBGK
— Brandon Folsom (@folsombrandonj) February 14, 2022
Don't understand how anyone could be mad at stafford he stuck around and he tried. Proud of him
— Lawrence Bradley (@trunks1030) February 14, 2022
Ecstatic for Matt. He’s a good dude, elite QB and was hella loyal to the Lions for 12 years. Good for him!
— Greg Weese (@GDW75) February 14, 2022
These guys going to be celebrating tonight. Matthew Stafford won a Super Bowl. https://t.co/Mvfz2VwDCs
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) February 14, 2022
How could any Lions fan be upset? Stafford didn’t choose to leave, he was traded. Plus, it’s not like Detroit has had much success without him. This is an ideal ending for both sides.
Georgia football fans show Matthew Stafford love
Congratulations to the #SuperBowl Champions‼️#DawgsInTheNFL pic.twitter.com/hFFC3iDOA2
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) February 14, 2022
Rams win the Super Bowl 🏆
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) February 14, 2022
Matthew Stafford. Super Bowl champion 🐶 pic.twitter.com/MKCK85XzIM
Between the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and Matthew Stafford, the Georgia sports curse is officially buried in a ditch.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) February 14, 2022
The last two Georgia quarterbacks to beat Alabama, Stetson Bennett and Matthew Stafford, both won championships this year.
— Clint Lamb (@ClintRLamb) February 14, 2022
SHOUTOUT TO MATTHEW STAFFORD, SONY MICHEL, AND SACKMAN LEONARD FLOYD.
— GSN (@GASportsNow) February 14, 2022
YEAR OF THE DAWGS 🏆
It’s a great year to be a Georgia Bulldog it turns out. Congrats to my all time favorite one, Matthew Stafford! SIC EM
— Corey Ryan Forrester First of His Name (@CoreyRForrester) February 14, 2022
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Former Bulldogs Quarterback Matthew Stafford wins his first #SuperBowl a month after Georgia wins their first National title in 41 years. What a time to be a #Bulldog fan . #GoDawgs
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) February 14, 2022
First Georgia. Now Matthew Stafford.
— Kevin Scarbinsky (@KevinScarbinsky) February 14, 2022
Year of the Dog.
It’s a damn good year to be a Georgia fan, that’s for sure. The Bulldogs won the National Championship AND one of their very own took home the Super Bowl.
Stafford has long been a Georgia fan favorite. Now, he has the Lombardi Trophy he deserves.
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