Tennessee Has a Rocky Day in Georgia as Bulldogs Top Vols

Time heals all wounds. Georgia welcomed the bye week to get a little healthy and remove the nightmares of Alabama from its consciousness. Then they just needed to beat Tennessee. They exorcised a few Tennessee demons as well, having lost to the Vols the last two seasons. The Bulldogs welcomed the return of Sr. fullback Brannon Sutherland, and he got the 'Dawgs going early with a one-yard TD run in the first quarter. Georgia's performance was workmanlike, and there seemed to be no secret that a win was necessary, yet unlikely to help their national championship cause greatly. While the score, 26-14, reflects a closer game, the Bulldogs dominated Tennessee's offense, allowing 208 yards passing, and one yard—yes, that says one yard—rushing. The defense, led by Prince Miller and Rennie Curran, swarmed to the Tennessee running backs, making timely plays and backfield tackles. Tennessee made a few timely plays of its own, however, capitalizing on two Matthew Stafford ... (link)