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THE 50 GrEaTEsT Plays GEORGIA BULLDOGS in Football History PATRICK GARBIN 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 1 6/18/08 4:37:50 PM Copyright © 2008 by Patrick Garbin No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher, Triumph Books, 542 South Dearborn Street, Suite 750, Chicago, Illinois 60605. Triumph Books and colophon are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Garbin, Patrick, 1975– The 50 greatest plays in Georgia Bulldogs football history / Patrick Garbin. p. cm. ISBN-13: 978-1-60078-119-3 ISBN-10: 1-60078-119-5 1. University of Georgia—Football—History. 2. Georgia Bulldogs (Football team)—History 3. Football players—Georgia. I. Title. II. Title: Fifty greatest plays in Georgia Bulldogs football history. GV958.G44G364 2008 796.332'630975818—dc22 2008009638 This book is available in quantity at special discounts for your group or organization. For further information, contact: Triumph Books 542 South Dearborn Street Suite 750 Chicago, Illinois 60605 (312) 939-3330 Fax (312) 663-3557 Printed in U.S.A. ISBN: 978-1-60078-119-3 Design by Sue Knopf Page production by Patricia Frey 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 2 6/18/08 4:37:50 PM For my family and the University of Georgia football coaches and players who made this book a possibility 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 3 6/18/08 4:37:50 PM Contents Foreword xi Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv 50 Excessive but Effective Celebration October 27, 2007: Penalty called on Georgia following a Knowshon Moreno touchdown unifies young Bulldogs squad 2 49 Fairground Gallantry November 6, 1913: Red and Black escape upset with Bob McWhorter’s late touchdown pass 8 48 Record-Breaking Winner September 29, 1956: Ken Cooper’s field goal sets mark and defeats ’Noles in ’56 12 47 A One-Man Show November 2, 1946: Highlighted by a recovery of his own blocked punt, Charley Trippi nearly single-handedly defeats ’Bama in ’46 16 46 The Timeout October 30, 1993: Disputed timeout called by Florida negates Georgia’s potential game-winning score 20 45 Great Scott! October 26, 1968: Jake Scott intercepts Kentucky in ’68 and twists and whirls his way to a touchdown 26 44 Tony Takes It to the House November 25, 2006: Tony Taylor takes fumbled football away from Georgia Tech in 2006 and scampers 29 yards for a score 32 43 No Longer No. 1 November 9, 1985: Tim Worley’s dazzling 89-yard run caps Bulldogs’ stunning defeat of top-ranked Florida 38 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 4 6/18/08 4:37:51 PM 42 Punt Pins Down Greenies November 13, 1937: Bill Hartman’s 44-yard boot against Tulane in 1937 leads to Vassa Cate’s scoring return and a victory 42 41 There Goes Herschel! November 1, 1980: Freshman Walker outraces entire Gamecocks defense for a breathtaking 76-yard touchdown 46 40 Poschner Propels Bulldogs to No. 1 October 31, 1942: George Poschner’s acrobatic reception from Frank Sinkwich defeats Alabama in ’42 50 39 The Returner’s Long Jaunt September 20, 1980: Scott “the Returner” Woerner intercepts Clemson’s Homer Jordan and runs 98 yards down the sideline 54 38 Trapped on the Tartan Turf September 14, 1968: Tennessee’s game-tying touchdown catch on fourth down in ’68 is later declared an incomplete pass 58 37 Catfish—Catch of the Day October 12, 1929: Catfish Smith’s touchdown catch highlights a 15-point effort in Sanford Stadium’s dedication 62 36 Carolina Calls It Quits October 20, 1900: South Carolina captain pulls team off field, and Georgia is awarded forfeited win 66 35 Shirer’s Turkey Day Catch November 25, 1971: Jimmy Shirer’s key reception against Georgia Tech on Thanksgiving in 1971 leads to game-winning score 70 34 A Rebel-Rouser October 10, 1981: Herschel Walker leaps, spins, and runs over Ole Miss for six yards and a touchdown in 1981 74 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 5 6/18/08 4:37:52 PM 33 Shoestring Sinks ’Dores October 18, 1975: Ray Goff and Gene Washington execute the shoestring play, double-crossing the Commodores in 1975 78 32 Post-Herschel Hounds Bite Bruins September 3, 1983: Charlie Dean’s touchdown return in final seconds clinches season opener of 1983 82 31 Bulldogs’ Sugar Turns Sour January 1, 1982: Dan Marino throws a 33-yard score on fourth down in the final minute to defeat Georgia in ’82 Sugar Bowl 88 30 “Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!” October 28, 1978: Rex Robinson’s field goal lifts ’78 Wonderdogs over upset-minded Wildcats 92 29 Momentum Changer in Knoxville October 11, 2003: Sean Jones returns Tennessee fumble 92 yards as first half expires 96 28 The Dogs Broke It Up! November 13, 1982: Jeff Sanchez and Ronnie Harris break up Auburn’s pass in end zone as Georgia wins third consecutive SEC title 102 27 The Drought-Breaker November 30, 1957: Theron Sapp’s one-yard touchdown plunge ends Georgia’s eight-game losing streak to the Yellow Jackets 106 26 Bobo-to-Allen II November 29, 1997: Mike Bobo’s touchdown pass to Corey Allen in final seconds defeats Georgia Tech for seventh consecutive season 110 25 Settling for Six November 7, 1964: Kicker Bobby Etter defeats Gators with his feet instead of his toe in 1964 116 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 6 6/18/08 4:37:52 PM 24 Terry Tips Away Touchdown October 15, 1983: Terry Hoage tips a sure Vanderbilt touchdown in 1983 to help secure victory 120 23 The Perfect Bounce November 3, 1973: Fumble bounces off turf to quarterback Andy Johnson, who scoots into end zone to topple Tennessee 126 22 Third Time’s a Charm November 19, 1910: Bob McWhorter’s third attempt at the goal line finally defeats Georgia Tech 130 21 “Onside Kick” Ultimately Wins Championship January 1, 1981: Misplayed kickoff in 1981 Sugar Bowl is the difference in a win over Notre Dame 134 20 Left, Right, Left, Touchdown January 1, 1946: Charley Trippi zigzags through Tulsa for a startling 68-yard punt return 138 19 Jasper Sanks’s Phantom Fumble November 27, 1999: An erroneous ruling arises as Georgia drives for winning score against Tech in ’99 142 18 Buster Busts Loose November 7, 1931: Buster Mott returns kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown to defeat New York University 146 17 Pollack’s Midair Scoring Strip September 14, 2002: David Pollack amazingly seizes football from Gamecocks quarterback throwing from out of his own end zone 150 16 A Headgear Hoax November 5, 1910: Sewanee is fooled by a George Woodruff pass as Hafford Hay scores a touchdown 154 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 7 6/18/08 4:37:53 PM 15 Fumble Hooks ’Horns January 2, 1984: Texas fumbles punt to Bulldogs and loses ’84 Cotton Bowl and national title 158 14 A First in Football October 26, 1895: Albeit illegal and a fluke, Georgia allows football’s first forward pass in 1895 162 13 Freshman Floors Volunteers September 6, 1980: Herschel Walker runs over and through Tennessee for first touchdown as a Bulldog 166 12 Phenomenal Catch Forces Overtime November 16, 1996: Corey Allen’s touchdown reception ties the Tigers in ’96, initiating the first of four overtimes 170 11 Crushed by a Hobnailed Boot October 6, 2001: Georgia pulls upset over Vols as David Greene passes to Verron Haynes for winning score 174 10 Time on Georgia’s Side November 14, 1992: Tigers run out of time on goal line, handing the Bulldogs a victory in 1992 178 9 End around to Appleby November 8, 1975: Tight end Richard Appleby runs from left to right, plants his feet, and throws an 80-yard bomb to defeat Florida 182 8 B-E-L-U-E Spells Relief December 2, 1978: Freshman Buck Belue comes off bench against Yellow Jackets and tosses game-winning touchdown on fourth down 186 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 8 6/18/08 4:37:53 PM 7 Georgia’s Famous Flea-Flicker September 18, 1965: Moore-to-Hodgson-to-Taylor covers 73 yards and shocks national champion Alabama 190 6 Butler’s Booming Game-Winner September 22, 1984: With only seconds remaining, Kevin Butler stuns second-ranked Clemson with a 60-yard, game-winning field goal 196 5 70-X-Takeoff Snatches Eastern Title November 16, 2002: David Greene’s fourth-down pass to Michael Johnson upends Auburn and takes SEC East in ’02 200 4 Buck’s Historic Returned Block November 20, 1920: Buck Cheves returns Puss Whelchel’s blocked field goal for a touchdown to defeat Alabama 204 3 Tarkenton Tames Tigers November 14, 1959: Fran Tarkenton tosses a 13-yard touchdown on fourth down to defeat Auburn and capture SEC title 208 2 A Bulldogs Hail Mary November 1, 1941: A Sinkwich-to-Racehorse bomb with no time remaining downs Plainsmen in 1941 212 1 The Play November 8, 1980: Belue-to-Scott 93-yard pass play beats Florida and keeps Georgia’s national championship hopes alive 216 Sources 223 50_plays_Bulldogs_final.indd 9 6/18/08 4:37:54 PM

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