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The number of times Georgia fans have rushed the field at Sanford Stadium and torn down the goal posts. This happenned after the victory over Tennessee during the 2000 season. It was one of the few bright spots of the 2000 season, which ultimately ended with the firing of Jim Donnan.

And so concludes our countdown to the 2009 season. Now it is time to tee it up!

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The number of recognized national championships for The University of Georgia. Georgia won its first championship in 1942 and the second came in 1980. Here is a look back on the 1981 Sugar Bowl, which capped off the Bulldogs' perfect 1980 campaign.

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Former Bulldogs who have been named Super Bowl MVP: Jake Scott of the Miami Dolphins, Terrell Davis of the Denver Broncos, and Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Jake Scott had 2 interceptions in Miami's Super Bowl VII win against the Washington Redskins.

Terrell Davis had 157 yards rushing and was the first player in Super Bowl history to score three rushing TDs during Super Bowl XXXII.

Hines Ward had 5 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' Super Bowl XL victory.

The University of Georgia is the only school with three former players who have been Super Bowl MVPs.

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Overtimes it took Georgia to defeat Auburn in 1996. This was the first overtime game in SEC history and Georgia won by a final score of 56 - 49. Georgia needed this miraculous play just to get to overtime.

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Jersey number worn by Garrison Hearst, 1992 SEC Player of the Year who had 3,232 rushing yards during his Georgia career.

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Number of 10 win seasons the Georgia Bulldogs have had in the 8 years Mark Richt has been head coach.

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The number of white, English Bulldogs that have graced the Georgia sidelines as the official mascot, Uga. Uga was named the best collegiate mascot and even had a movie made about him.

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Jersey number of Georgia's star wide receiver AJ Green. Green was a freshman All-American, leading the SEC in receiving yards per game. AJ caught his first touchdown pass in his first collegiate game against Georgia Southern. That pass came from the man who will throw to him this season, Joe Cox.

Green would have his breakout game in the desert against Arizona State. Green caught 8 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown in the 27-10 victory. He would also haul in a long touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford in the 52-38 victory over LSU and score the game winning touchdowns in the fourth in the victories at Kentucky and Auburn.


GO DAWGS!!!!

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Games started by Ben Jones at center in 2008, his freshman season at Georgia. Despite an ankle injury this summer, Jones is expected to be ready for the season opener against Oklahoma State.

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Number of former Georgia players in the collegiate football Hall of Fame. These players include Bob McWhorter, Frank Sinkwich, Charley Trippi, Vernon Smith, Bill Hartman, Fran Tarkenton, Bill Stanfill, Herschel Walker, Terry Hoage, Kevin Butler, and John Rauch.

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Number of Southeastern Conference Championships captured by the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia won its first SEC title under Mark Richt in 2002.

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Receptions by Michael Johnson against Auburn in 2002, including his final catch of the day that secured Georgia's first trip to the SEC Championship game.

Johnson would finish the days with 141 yards receiving as the Bulldogs defeated the Tigers, 24-21.

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Number of sacks by David Pollack during the 2002 season in which he was named SEC Player of the Year. Pollack would become a first round draft choice by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2005 NFL Draft but his career was ended after he suffered a broken neck during a preseason game in 2006. Pollack can now be heard as a co-host on the afternoon radio show on Atlanta sports talk radio station 790 the Zone.

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Ranking for Sanford Stadium on the list of largest stadiums in the world. With a capacity of 92,746, it is the fifth largest on-campus stadium.

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Interceptions by Jake Scott during his career, Georgia's all-time leader. Scott would go on to a career in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and was named Super Bowl VII MVP as a part of Miami's undefeated team in 1972.

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Number worn by former Georgia safety Greg Blue. Blue was known for his viscious hits, including this one against Auburn:

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Seasons in which the Georgia Bulldogs have won at least 10 games. The Dawgs finished the 2008 season 10-3, its sixth 10 win season under Mark Richt in eight years.

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Rushing touchdowns scored by running back Garrison Hearst in 1992, and SEC record. Hearst finished third in the Heisman voting that year and went on to a successful NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. The video below is a 96 yard touchdown run by Hearst against the New York Jets. This run came in overtime and gave the 49ers a 36-30 victory.

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Bowl games Georgia appeared in during Vince Dooley's 25 year tenure as Georgia head coach, including 9 in a row to close his career.

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Jersey number of Georgia legend Frank Sinkwich., who was the first southern college football player to win the Heisman trophy. The picture below is from the Georgia's only victory in the Rose Bowl, a 9-0 victory over UCLA in 1942.