2005 Emerald Bowl
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The 2005 Emerald Bowl
, part of the 2005-06 NCAA football bowl games season, was played on December 29, 2005, at AT&T Park
in San Francisco, California
. It featured the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
, and the Utah Utes
.
Just 30 seconds into the third quarter, Ratliff found LaTendresse for a third time, connecting on a 25 yard touchdown pass, as Utah opened up a 20–0 lead. Georgia Tech attempted to claw its way back in the game, after Reggie Ball
threw a 31 yard touchdown pass to George Cooper
, cutting Utah's lead to 20–7. With 3 seconds left in the half, Travis Bell kicked a 29 yard field goal, to make the halftime score 20–10 Utah.
In the third quarter, Dan Beardall added a 23 yard field goal, increasing Utah's lead to 23–10. With 11:44 left in the game, Ratliff found LaTendresse for the fourth time in the game, throwing a 16 yard touchdown pass, giving Utah a 31–10 lead. Quinton Ganther
's 41 yard touchdown run sealed the deal, as Utah went on to win 38–10.
The Utes defensive back Eric Weddle was assigned to shutdown All American Yellow wide receiver Jacket Calvin Johnson. Weddle held Johnson in check, and limited him to two catches for 18 yards.
Emerald Bowl
The Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl is a post-season college football bowl game certified by the NCAA that has been played annually at 40,800-seat AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, in San Francisco, California, since 2002...
, part of the 2005-06 NCAA football bowl games season, was played on December 29, 2005, at AT&T Park
AT&T Park
AT&T Park is a ballpark located in the South Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Located at 24 Willie Mays Plaza, at the corner of Third and King Streets, it has served as the home of the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball since 2000....
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
. It featured the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
2005 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team
The 2005 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the college football season of 2005-2006. The team's coach is former Dallas Cowboys, Samford Bulldogs, and Troy Trojans coach Chan Gailey...
, and the Utah Utes
2005 Utah Utes football team
The 2005 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah in the college football season of 2005–2006. This was Kyle Whittingham's first year as head coach after having been promoted from defensive coordinator following the departure of Urban Meyer for Florida. Their 4–4 conference record...
.
Game summary
Utah took a 6–0 lead with 12:26 left in the first quarter, following a 14 yard touchdown pass from Brett Ratliff to wide receiver Travis LaTendresse. With 3:59 left in the first quarter, Ratliff again found LaTendresse, this time for a 23 yard score, and Utah increased its lead to 13–0.Just 30 seconds into the third quarter, Ratliff found LaTendresse for a third time, connecting on a 25 yard touchdown pass, as Utah opened up a 20–0 lead. Georgia Tech attempted to claw its way back in the game, after Reggie Ball
Reggie Ball
Reginald Lewis Ball is an American football Quarterback who currently plays for the Bricktown Brawlers of the Indoor Football League He was originally signed by the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
threw a 31 yard touchdown pass to George Cooper
George Cooper (American football)
George Fitzgerald Cooper is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, cutting Utah's lead to 20–7. With 3 seconds left in the half, Travis Bell kicked a 29 yard field goal, to make the halftime score 20–10 Utah.
In the third quarter, Dan Beardall added a 23 yard field goal, increasing Utah's lead to 23–10. With 11:44 left in the game, Ratliff found LaTendresse for the fourth time in the game, throwing a 16 yard touchdown pass, giving Utah a 31–10 lead. Quinton Ganther
Quinton Ganther
Quinton Ganther is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
's 41 yard touchdown run sealed the deal, as Utah went on to win 38–10.
The Utes defensive back Eric Weddle was assigned to shutdown All American Yellow wide receiver Jacket Calvin Johnson. Weddle held Johnson in check, and limited him to two catches for 18 yards.