ATHENS — Terry Godwin capped his collegiate career with an eye-opening performance at Tropicana Field in the East-West Shrine Game.
Godwin, a Georgia football fan favorite, had four catches for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns and was named the offensive MVP on Saturday.
“I came down here to show them I could play both outside and inside (receiver) and block downfield for my teammates,” Godwin said.
Godwin wore different color shoe laces in the game to honor his family.
Godwin’s quarterbacks on the East Team were Purdue’s David Blough, Oklahoma State’s Taylor Cornelius and Ole Miss’ Jordan Ta’amu.
Godwin told DawgNation earlier this week the adjustment to the all-star team’s offense this week in practice wasn’t difficult.
“Nothing is different except the terminology,” Godwin said. “It’s a Pro-Style offense.”
Georgia, of course, also plays a Pro-Style offense under Kirby Smart, and Godwin said he was glad to see how it translates to the NFL game.
“Yes sir, it’s was a huge advantage to play in this style offense,” he said.
Godwin had 22 catches for 373 yards and 3 touchdowns last season, including a team-best 75-yard touchdown catch in what was arguably the Bulldogs’ most efficient offensive game, a 41-13 win over Vanderbilt.
Three more Bulldogs — OLB D’Andre Walker, DL Jonathan Ledbetter and LS Nick Moore — will be in Mobile for the Senior Bowl the upcoming week.
