Georgia jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter.
The Bulldogs were led by sophomore receiver Terrence Edwards (pictured), who was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Honolulu, Hawaii - The 24th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (8-4) defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 34-17 in the 2000 Jeep O'ahu Bowl in front of an Aloha Stadium crowd of 24,187 and an ESPN national television audience on Christmas Eve. It marks the 20th consecutive year that Georgia has finished in the nation's top ten in average home attendance and the 16th time in the last 20 years the Bulldogs have finished in the top seven nationally.Įdwards Named MVP in Bulldogs' Victory in Jeep O'ahu Bowl The University of Georgia's 2000 football home-game attendance average of 84,487 ranks seventh nationally according to figures released by the NCAA. Georgia's Attendance Ranks Seventh Nationally His credentials are impressive having worked at FSU for 15 seaons-the last seven heading up the nation's top offense of the 1990's. On December 26, FSU offensive coordinator Mark Richt was named head coach of the Bulldogs. However, the winds of change had already blown earlier in December when head coach Jim Donnan had been relieved of his duties. It also marked the first time since 1980-83 Georgia had been ranked in the top 20 four consecutive years in the final national polls. Georgia made its first appearance ever in the Jeep Oahu Bowl in Honolulu on Christmas Eve and dominated Virginia, 37-14, to win its fourth consecutive bowl game-a school record.
'Dogs Win Fourth Consecutive Bowl Game Richt Replaces Donnan At Helm
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