Georgia is headed to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl on January 1. Our opponent is the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, undefeated champions of the WAC, master of the "gimmick" June Jones offense, and universally viewed as a lose-lose proposition for any BCS opponent.
I know you're mad. I know you have a right to be mad. We were again close enough to smell a BCS championship, but will have to watch someone else win it. But, please folks, let's get a bit of perspective here. When Vandy was driving for what appeared to be a game winning score back in October, did anyone think we would be going to the Sugar Bowl? Those of you who call this a letdown should remember that moment. I acknowledge it is difficult, but it's true.
Another moment to remember is this:
This is what happens when a gimmick offense meets an overconfident SEC team in the Sugar Bowl. It was a nightmare and it could happen again if we take Hawaii for granted. Related, also see: Exhibit B.
Not going to the national championship game hurts. It is illogical and arbitrary. Once you lose, however, you are subject microchips and voter fancies, not consistent logic. The Sugar Bowl, hell any BCS bowl is not a letdown. They don't come along every year and they should be appreciated. I've seen some fans talking about not going to the Sugar Bowl in protest over the BCS slight. I urge you to ignore such notions. Go to New Orleans. Buy tickets from UGA. Bring your friends. A good traveling reputation is valuable for a college football team. It might help us out later when we need a favor.
Quinton
I know you're mad. I know you have a right to be mad. We were again close enough to smell a BCS championship, but will have to watch someone else win it. But, please folks, let's get a bit of perspective here. When Vandy was driving for what appeared to be a game winning score back in October, did anyone think we would be going to the Sugar Bowl? Those of you who call this a letdown should remember that moment. I acknowledge it is difficult, but it's true.
Another moment to remember is this:
This is what happens when a gimmick offense meets an overconfident SEC team in the Sugar Bowl. It was a nightmare and it could happen again if we take Hawaii for granted. Related, also see: Exhibit B.Not going to the national championship game hurts. It is illogical and arbitrary. Once you lose, however, you are subject microchips and voter fancies, not consistent logic. The Sugar Bowl, hell any BCS bowl is not a letdown. They don't come along every year and they should be appreciated. I've seen some fans talking about not going to the Sugar Bowl in protest over the BCS slight. I urge you to ignore such notions. Go to New Orleans. Buy tickets from UGA. Bring your friends. A good traveling reputation is valuable for a college football team. It might help us out later when we need a favor.
Quinton
