UGA Coach Mark Richt
Of course, Georgia might have something to say about that.
The third-ranked Bulldogs are eager to wake up some echoes of their own.
Coach Mark Richt's team takes on No. 2 Alabama in a Southeastern Conference title game that essentially serves as a national semifinal. The winner of Saturday's contest at the Georgia Dome likely claims a spot against top-ranked Notre Dame for the BCS title on Jan. 7.
While Alabama (11-1) is a touchdown favorite to remain on course for its third crown in four years, Georgia (11-1) is eager to carve out a legacy beyond the great teams of the early 1980s led by Herschel Walker.
“May the One who guided Vince, Herschel and Buck Belue grant victory to their descendants and joy to those who follow them.
“Give counsel to Mark Richt, accuracy to Aaron Murray, strength to Gurshall and ferocity to the defense.
“Halt the momentum of our adversaries, say to them as you related to your servant Job, ‘The Tide shall come to here and no further.’
“And as for the Irish ... Well let’s deal with that when the time comes ... So may it be inscribed in the Book of Chronicles and Statistics (the BCS) and the records of the House of Dawg.”
Amen and Go Dogs.