UH failed to stop Moreno and Brown

Date January 2, 2008

NEW ORLEANS » Hawaii defensive coordinator Greg McMackin still had his halftime speech, written on the back of a folder, clutched in his hand as he ticked off what went wrong after last night’s 41-10 loss to Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
The two key things he saw go awry early on were not being […]

Fans’ trip ends in frustration - But Warrior faithful remain loyal at home and away

Date January 2, 2008

NEW ORLEANS » In the end, the 12th Warrior couldn’t help get the job done.
Despite all the noise that University of Hawaii fans could muster in the Louisiana Superdome in yesterday’s 74th annual Sugar Bowl, it was the strains of “Glory, Glory to Old Georgia” that would ring in their ears.
By the beginning of […]

Stafford stays put in pocket

Date January 1, 2008

NEW ORLEANS » The spy games may be over for Hawaii, at least when it comes to tracking the quarterback.
When Hawaii plays Georgia in the Sugar Bowl tonight in the Louisiana Superdome, the Warriors will take on a quarterback UH safety Jake Patek said can throw the ball 60 yards off his back […]

Time for answers - Sugar Bowl hype ends; Hawaii and Georgia are ready to take the field

Date January 1, 2008

NEW ORLEANS » It’s a question June Jones hopes is still viable after tonight’s Sugar Bowl.
The Hawaii coach was asked if the Warriors should be voted No. 1 in the nation if they beat Georgia and complete an undefeated season.
“Ask me that after the game,” Jones said. “We’re here, we’re happy to be […]

This Dawg has a big bite - Georgia tailback Knowshon Moreno has the know-how on running

Date January 1, 2008

You can always count on June Jones to throw out a hyperbole or two when describing the upcoming opponent, but this time he just might be right.
The Hawaii head football coach described Georgia running back Knowshon Moreno as Barry Sanders-like. Jones coached the All-Pro running back at one of his stints in Detroit. Sanders […]

Bulldogs wary of Warriors’ potent bite

Date December 31, 2007

NEW ORLEANS » There was a whole bunch of barking going on at Georgia’s final full practice yesterday at the Superdome.
As the Bulldogs put the finishing touches on their Allstate Sugar Bowl preparations, the talking among themselves on the football field was so loud, you’d have thought they were at a company picnic.
“I […]

Georgia D knows the task that lies ahead

Date December 30, 2007

NEW ORLEANS » A lot has been said and written about the balanced Georgia offensive attack at this week’s practice sessions for Tuesday’s Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The focus has been on the Bulldogs offense, led by talented redshirt freshman running back Knowshon Moreno, and how many yards Georgia may compile against what many believe is […]

BCS National Championship game snub no longer dogs University of Georgia

Date December 28, 2007

NEW ORLEANS » If the Georgia Bulldogs are still feeling the bite of being left out of the BCS national championship equation, they didn’t show it at yesterday morning’s practice at the Superdome.
Preparing for Tuesday’s Allstate Sugar Bowl against undefeated Hawaii, the Bulldogs carried a relaxed attitude. Sure, they’d rather be in the big […]