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Warriors Get Sacked by Georgia

Bulldogs shut down offense led by Heisman finalist

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 2, 2008 4:30 AM CST
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(Newser) – There was little drama in this year's Sugar Bowl matchup, as SEC power Georgia showed no regard for Hawaii's 12-0 record in a thorough dismantling of the WAC champs, 41-10. The Bulldogs, feeling slighted at not being chosen for the national championship game, recorded eight sacks, forced six turnovers and knocked out Hawaii QB Colt Brennan, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Bolstered by two early touchdowns by Knowshon Moreno, UGA also broke a 65-year-old school record for points in a bowl game. The Warriors had entered the game hoping to repeat last year's bowl success of WAC rival Boise State, but never had a chance against the No. 5 ranked team, whose fans taunted them with chants of "overrated!"

Georgia's Brandon Coutu (96) carries the championship trophy after the Bulldogs defeated Hawaii 41-10 in the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Georgia's Brandon Coutu (96) carries the championship trophy after the Bulldogs defeated Hawaii 41-10 in the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob...   (Associated Press)
Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan (15) sits on the bench during the second half of the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan (15) sits on the bench during the second half of the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)   (Associated Press)
Georgia cornerback Prince Miller (23) celebrates with teammates safety CJ Byrd (5) and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (33) after intercepting a pass during the first half of the Sugar Bowl football game against Hawaii at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Georgia cornerback Prince Miller (23) celebrates with teammates safety CJ Byrd (5) and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (33) after intercepting a pass during the first half of the Sugar Bowl football game against...   (Associated Press)
Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan (15) fires a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half of the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan (15) fires a pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half of the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob...   (Associated Press)
Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan (15) is sacked by Georgia's Marcus Howard (38) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan (15) is sacked by Georgia's Marcus Howard (38) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl football game at the Superdome, in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Ann...   (Associated Press)
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