1981 Sugar Bowl
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The 1981 edition to the Sugar Bowl featured the top ranked Georgia Bulldogs
, and the seventh ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish
.
In the first quarter, Notre Dame scored on a 50 yard Oliver field goal, giving the Irish a 3-0 lead. Another Notre Dame scoring opportunity in the first quarter was foiled when Bulldog freshman Terry Hoage blocked a field goal. Hoage had been a last minute addition to the roster by coach Vince Dooley for his kick blocking ability. Due to good field position would eventually result in Georgia's Rex Robinson booting a 46 yard field goal of his own to tie the game at 3.
On the ensuing kickoff, a communication gaffe between the Irish's deep return players resulted in neither one fielding the kick which bounced at the one yard line and was recovered by Georgia's Bob Kelly. Two plays later Georgia's Herschel Walker
scored on a 1 yard touchdown run as Georgia led 10-3.
In the second quarter, Walker scored on a 3 yard run making the score 17-3. In the third quarter, Notre Dame scored on a 1 yard run to make the score 17-10. Georgia's defense held on to that lead giving Georgia the victory and the 1980 National Championship.
Herschel Walker was named Sugar Bowl MVP. Bulldog defensive back Scott Woerner made several key plays throughout the day including a late game interception that sealed the win.
Georgia Bulldogs
The Georgia Bulldogs are the athletic teams of the University of Georgia. The Bulldogs compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and are members of the Southeastern Conference...
, and the seventh ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Notre Dame's nickname is inherited from Irish immigrant soldiers who fought in the Civil War with the Union's Irish Brigade, , recollected among other places in the poetry of Joyce Kilmer who served with one of the Irish Brigade regiments during World War I...
.
In the first quarter, Notre Dame scored on a 50 yard Oliver field goal, giving the Irish a 3-0 lead. Another Notre Dame scoring opportunity in the first quarter was foiled when Bulldog freshman Terry Hoage blocked a field goal. Hoage had been a last minute addition to the roster by coach Vince Dooley for his kick blocking ability. Due to good field position would eventually result in Georgia's Rex Robinson booting a 46 yard field goal of his own to tie the game at 3.
On the ensuing kickoff, a communication gaffe between the Irish's deep return players resulted in neither one fielding the kick which bounced at the one yard line and was recovered by Georgia's Bob Kelly. Two plays later Georgia's Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker
Herschel Junior Walker is an American mixed martial artist and a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and earned the 1982 Heisman Trophy. He began his professional career with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League...
scored on a 1 yard touchdown run as Georgia led 10-3.
In the second quarter, Walker scored on a 3 yard run making the score 17-3. In the third quarter, Notre Dame scored on a 1 yard run to make the score 17-10. Georgia's defense held on to that lead giving Georgia the victory and the 1980 National Championship.
Herschel Walker was named Sugar Bowl MVP. Bulldog defensive back Scott Woerner made several key plays throughout the day including a late game interception that sealed the win.