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Matthew Stafford at Georgia

By James Alder, About.com Guide

Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Chick-fil-a Bowl on December 30, 2006 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The 2006 Chick Fil-A Bowl was quarterback Matthew Stafford's first taste of the postseason, and he wasn't exactly stellar as he completed less than half his passes, going 9-for-21 for the Georgia Bulldogs for just 129 yards with one touchdown pass and one interception.

The team itself, however, rallied from an 18-point deficit behind a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, both set up on interceptions by linebacker Tony Taylor.

While Stafford was fortunate to come out on top in his first bowl game, it was a learning experience for him to build on going into his second season.

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