October 11, 2004
Tennessee 19, Georgia 14
Never underestimate the Vols on the road.
In 2001, the Florida Gators were double digit favorites in the Swamp. Last year, the Miami Hurricanes were double digit favorites at home. Same story Saturday for the Vols in Athens. But, in the end, the results were all the same--a big win for the Tennessee Volunteers. This time, the Vols knocked off then-number three Georgia 19-14 and put a serious dent in the Bulldogs' hope for a national title.
The win gives the Vols control of their own destiny in the SEC East Championship race with wins over the Gators and Bulldogs and South Carolina losing to Ole Miss.
It was another classic contest between the Vols and the Dawgs. After scoring a touchdown to go up 19-7, the Vols missed a two-point conversion early in the fourth quarter. Running back Danny Ware drove the ball in from one yard out with 4:22 left in the game to pull within five points. The Vols were forced to a three and out, punting back to the Bulldogs. David Greene drove the team downfield and with one second left on the clock saw his pass into the end zone knocked down by Jason Mitchell to preserve the Vols' victoryIt was another classic contest between the Vols and the Dawgs. After scoring a touchdown to go up 19-7, the Vols missed a two-point conversion early in the fourth quarter. Running back Danny Ware drove the ball in from one yard out with 4:22 left in the game to pull within five points. The Vols were forced to a three and out, punting back to the Bulldogs. David Greene drove the team downfield and with one second left on the clock saw his pass into the end zone knocked down by Jason Mitchell to preserve the Vols' victory.
The Vols did it on defense, holding Georgia quarterback David Green in check for much of the game. Greene was 15 of 35 for 163 yards and was sacked five times in the game. The Vols held the Bulldog running game in check and took advantage of costly penalties by Georgia. Eric Ainge started the game and ran the offense for much of the game, going 12 of 21 for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Brent Shaeffer saw the field for ony one series in the contest..
The Vols did it on defense, holding Georgia quarterback David Green in check for much of the game. Greene was 15 of 35 for 163 yards and was sacked five times in the game. The Vols held the Bulldog running game in check and took advantage of costly penalties by Georgia. Eric Ainge started the game and ran the offense for much of the game, going 12 of 21 for 150 yards and two touchdowns. Brent Shaeffer saw the field for ony one series in the contest.
The Vols opened up with a good balance of running and passing, driving down the field 80 yards in just under five minutes to set-up the opening score of the contest. On third-and-nine, Ainge hit Bret Smith on a 22-yard strike in the back of the end zone to give Tennessee an early lead 7-0 and never trailed in the contest.
However, one of the glaring negative spots for the Vols was in field-goal kicking. James Wilhoit misssed three field goals in the contest Saturday afternoon, any one of which would have made the final drive by Georgia less nail-biting for Tennessee fans.
Play by Play Coverage of the game here.
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Stewart Powell says:
posted on October 11, 2004 12:29 PM — linkWe enjoyed the game Saturday as UT fans. It was very strange that Coach Richter did not play his other quarterback at the end of the game. It would seem to me to leave such a talented, well rested quarterback on the bench at such such a crucial time in the game was a questionable decision. This quarterback had led the Dogs to their first touchdown earlier in the game. S.P.
Michael Hickerson says:
posted on October 11, 2004 12:56 PM — linkIn his early coaching days at UGA, Richt has shown an ability to make questionable calls at key moments of the game--look at the call on 2nd and goal at the one in the Auburn game from 2001 for example. I thought he'd put this aside, but apparently he's back to his old habits here. Two such opportunities that he gambled and lost--fake punt and not having Shockey in the final drive. Of course, if either gamble works, he looks like a genius.
Jeff says:
posted on October 11, 2004 01:21 PM — linkDon't forget, as the announcers pointed out, he let all that time run out before he called a timeout too.
Even with the refs giving UGA the timeout on that questionable decision for a measurement, UGA could've still used the extra :19 or so from the timeout not being called on the previous possession.
It wouldn't be the first time Richt screwed up clock management either.
Michael Hickerson says:
posted on October 11, 2004 04:27 PM — linkYes, there was some very questionable play calling by Richt in the game. And as we've seen before, his clock management ain't the best...
But hey, looking at it from the Big Orange perspective, I should thank him for his negligence...it helped seal the win! LOL
Danielle from DBHS says:
posted on October 20, 2004 04:01 PM — linkEVERYONE AT DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH IS SO PROUD OF U BRENT, YOUR DOING WONDERFUL...THAT AINGE GUY AINT ALL THAT GOOD ANYWAY....
