SEC Network Takeover (#SECNTakeover) continues Friday, July 3, with the Georgia Bulldogs taking over the national television network for 24 hours. With the help of D.J. Shockley the Bulldogs have selected eight marquee television events from the vault* in addition to four films which include “Miracle 3”, followed by the full version of a game featured in the film (the 2008 SEC Men’s Basketball Championship), and “Herschel Walker” followed by his 1981 Sugar Bowl game.
Georgia #SECNTakeover Schedule Includes:
- 2005 SEC Football Championship LSU vs. Georgia: Fifth year senior QB D.J. Shockley earned game MVP honors as 13 Georgia upset No.3 LSU, 34-14 to claim the SEC title.
- 2013 LSU vs. Georgia (Football): Georgia QB Aaron Murray and LSU QB Zach Mettenberger staged a shootout as No. 9 Georgia edged No. 6 LSU, 44-41.
- 1980 Georgia vs. Florida (Football): The last minute 93-yard miracle touchdown pass from Buck Belue to Lindsay Scott kept Georgia undefeated and moved the Dawgs into the top spot in the national polls.
- SEC Storied: Sarah & Suzanne – ESPN Films documents the story of two women dominating college gymnastics, while creating one of the most heated rivalries in SEC history.
- 2000 Georgia vs. Tennessee (Women’s Basketball): Deana Nolan’s 25 points fueled an explosive second half as the Lady Bulldogs blew past No. 2-ranked Tennessee 78-51 at sold-out Stegeman Coliseum. It was the biggest-ever win over the Lady Vols for Georgia.
- SEC Storied: Miracle 3 – ESPN Films documents the stunning and potentially devastating weather event surrounding the 2008 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Atlanta, Ga.
- 2008 SEC Basketball Tournament Championship Game Arkansas vs. Georgia (Men’s Basketball): Georgia’s championship at the 2008 SEC Tournament in Atlanta was the stuff of legend. Georgia won four games in a 3-day span at the tornado-stricken tournament. The biggest surprise — in a weekend full of surprises — was the ease with which the Bulldogs dispatched Arkansas 66-57 to win the title and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
- SEC Storied: Dominique Belongs to Us – ESPN Films explores the boy that grew up to be “The Human Highlight Film” and the man that came after in a documentary about finding your home.
- 1996 Georgia vs. Auburn (Football): QB Mike Bobo hit WR Corey Allen with a game tying 30-yard touchdown pass on the final play to set the stage for the SEC’s first overtime game. TB Robert Edwards scored three touchdowns in the four-overtime game to lead Georgia to a 56-49 victory.
- Georgia Summer Tour: SEC Network looks at the Georgia football team over the spring & summer.
- Committed: The Best Stories of the 2014-15 Georgia Bulldogs: Features on Bulldog student-athletes who stand out from the crowd in special ways.
- 2007 Auburn vs. Georgia (Football): The original “Blackout Game” featured the ‘Dawgs wearing the surprise black jerseys in a 45-20 rout of Auburn.
- SEC Storied: Herschel: ESPN Films first SEC Storied documentary explores how Herschel Walker’s career in the SEC was legendary, but his journey off the field was filled with struggle, pain, and ultimately, redemption.
- 1981 Sugar Bowl Notre Dame vs. Georgia (Football): Freshman Herschel Walker rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns leading Georgia to a 17-10 victory completing the season as the nation’s only undefeated, untied team, and the consensus national champions.
| Time (ET) | Programming |
| midnight | 2005 SEC Championship LSU vs. Georgia |
| 2 a.m. | 2013 LSU vs. Georgia |
| 4 a.m. | 1980 Georgia vs. Florida |
| 6 a.m. | SEC Storied: Sarah & Suzanne |
| 7 a.m. | 2000 Georgia vs. Tennessee |
| 9 a.m. | SEC Storied: Miracle 3 |
| 10 a.m. | 2008 SEC Championship Arkansas vs. Georgia |
| Noon | SEC Storied: Dominique Belongs to Us |
| 1 p.m. | 1996 Georgia vs. Auburn |
| 3:30 p.m. | Georgia Summer Tour |
| 4 p.m. | Committed: The Best Stories of the 2014-15 Georgia Bulldogs |
| 5 p.m. | 2007 Auburn vs. Georgia |
| 7 p.m. | SEC Storied: Herschel |
| 8 p.m. | 1981 Sugar Bowl ND vs. Georgia |
| 10 p.m. | 2005 SEC Championship LSU vs. Georgia (re-air) |
(schedule subject to change)
*Takeover schedules were created from available television inventory; NCAA Championships were not available for re-air.
About the SEC Network Takeover
The SEC Network Takeover is a two-week programming initiative dedicated to airing programming selected by Southeastern Conference schools. All 14 schools will craft their own 24-hour schedule which may include classic games, films, ESPN original content and some school-produced content. In addition to delivering the ultimate the day of television for their fan-base, the takeover includes SEC Network’s twitter handle.
The SEC Network
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have a 20-year agreement through 2034 to create and operate a multiplatform network which launched August 14, 2014. The new network and its accompanying digital platform carry SEC content 24/7 and featured more than 1,000 live events the first year. The network televises over 45 SEC football games, more than 100 men’s basketball games, 60 women’s basketball games, 75 baseball games, and events from across the SEC’s 21 sports annually. Programming includes in-depth commentary and analysis in studio shows, daily news and information, original content such as SEC Storied, spring football games, and more. AT&T U-verse® TV, Bright House Networks, Charter, Comcast Xfinity TV, Cox Communications, DIRECTV, DISH, Google Fiber, LUS Fiber, Mediacom, PTC Communications, Suddenlink, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, Wilkes Telephone, and members of the NCTC, NRTC and NTTC carried the television network nationwide. Hundreds of additional live events from various sports are offered exclusively as SEC Network+ events on WatchESPN and SECNetwork.com through authenticated access from AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast, Cox, DIRECTV, DISH, Google Fiber, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS and members of the NCTC, NRTC and NTTC.
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