Always Bet on Black(out)

I believed it when I said before the game that Georgia was bigger, faster, and stronger. I just didn't realize how much bigger, faster, and stronger. That was an absolute beat down, led by MVP Marcus Howard.

Prior to kickoff Fox showed June Jones giving a pep talk to the Hawaii players. He told them to have fun and play like they belonged. They definitely didn't belong, and I doubt they had much fun either.

This was really an unfair matchup for Hawaii. So many people wanted to compare this game to Boise State vs. Oklahoma last year. The problem was Hawaii had never played on a stage like this before. Boise State had already wet the bed against Georgia in 2005 in their first shot at the big boys. They learned from it and played much better in their next shot in the Fiesta Bowl the following year. Unfortunately for Hawaii, they had their initial shot on the big BCS stage. They didn't get a warm up.

I'll continue to talk more about this game in the coming week. I'll also get a highlight video up. For now, I'll leave you with one of my favorite images from the game. Willie Martinez jumping into the arms of Dannell Ellerbe after his interception. Celebrate Willie, you deserve it!