Georgia Tech linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (45) sacks Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Athens, Ga.ATHENS, Ga. – The game began with a 47-yard Malcolm Mitchell kickoff return. It was that kind of big-play day for the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday at Sanford Stadium, and it was that kind of long afternoon for Georgia Tech.
Georgia wrapped its regular season with a dominating 42-10 win over its rival from Atlanta, claiming the Governor’s Cup for the 11th time in 12 years. More importantly, the Bulldogs (11-1) are one win away from playing for a national championship.
That win has to come this Saturday in Atlanta against No. 2 Alabama in the Southeastern Conference title game. While presenting Georgia coach Mark Richt with the Governor’s Cup, Gov. Nathan Deal said: “Keep up the good work. We’re looking for a national championship.”
Georgia’s players and coaches mostly kept mum last week on the subject of playing Alabama and all that game will mean. After thumping Tech (6-6), the Bulldogs were ready to look ahead.
“We know what lies ahead. We’ve got a huge game in front of us, and we’re going to try to take care of that game,” said receiver Taverres King, one of 21 seniors who played their final game between the hedges. “It’s huge. It’s what you come here for.”