The Countdown 2009: 31 Days to Go

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The largest margin of victory for Georgia in a bowl game. Georgia defeated the Hawaii Warriors 41-10 in the 2008 Sugar Bowl. Knowshon Moreno scored two touchdowns in the first half and the Bulldogs defense pounded Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan. Marcus Howard was named MVP with three sacks, a forced fumble, and a touchdown.

While this game had a number of memorable plays, one of my personal favorites is when punter Brian Mimbs decided he was not going to put up with being shoved around.

The Countdown 2009: 38 Days to Go

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Jersey number of 2008 Sugar Bowl MVP Marcus Howard. Against Hawaii, Howard had 3 sacks, a forced fumble, and a touchdown (after the huge hit above on Hawaii QB Colt Brennan.) Howard was perfect in Willie Martinez's defense, a quick end who had the ability to put lots of pressure on the quarterback. Howard now plays linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts. Here is a look at some of Howard's other career highlights at Georgia.

The Countdown 2009: 71 Days to Go

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Longest interception return for a touchdown in a BCS game, turned in by Bruce Thornton against FSU in the 2003 Sugar Bowl. Georgia won the game, 26-13.