University of Georgia Athletics
Bennett's Foot Carries Bulldogs Past Yellow Jackets, 31-17
November 24, 2001 | Football
Nov 24, 2001
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By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA - Verron Haynes and the other Georgia seniors dreaded the idea of leaving school without beating Georgia Tech.
Not to worry.
Haynes, who spent most of his career as a blocking back, ran for 207 yards and Billy Bennett set a school record with six field goals, leading No. 19 Georgia to a 31-17 victory over the 21st-ranked Yellow Jackets on Saturday night.
The Bulldogs (7-3) defeated Georgia Tech for the first time since 1997, bolstering their bowl prospects along the way.
Coach Mark Richt tried to inspire the seniors by naming them all captains, even having a "C" stitched on their jerseys. The motivational tactic worked, especially on Haynes.
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