Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech beats USC

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Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech beats USC

Georgia Tech meets Southern Cal in the Hyundai Sun Bowl Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech players celebrate their 21-7 win over Southern California in the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech linebacker Daniel Drummond celebrates with teammates after their 21-7 win over Southern California in the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech's Vad Lee (2) leaps as he is tripped up by Southern California's Anthony Brown during the first quarter of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. Georgia Tech won 21-7.

Georgia Tech defensive back Jamal Golden celebrates after his team recovered a fumble by Southern California during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech running back David Sims celebrates his touchdown against Southern California during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Southern California quarterback Max Wittek (13) is rushed by Georgia Tech defensive end Emmanuel Dieke (93) during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. Georgia Tech won 21-7.

Georgia Tech quarterback Vad Lee runs an option against Southern California during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. Georgia Tech won 21-7.

Georgia Tech running back Orwin Smith, left, rushes in for a touchdown against Southern California's Nickell Robey during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. Georgia Tech won 21-7.

Georgia Tech running back David Sims, top, leaps over a pile up of Southern California defenders during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. Georgia Tech won 21-7.

Georgia Tech running back Davis Sims, right, is tackled by Southern California safety T.J. McDonald during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas. Georgia Tech won 21-7.

Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson reacts after his team fumbled during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech offensive guard Omoregie Uzzi watches from the sideline during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech cornerback Rod Sweeting recording 11 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.

Southern California quarterback Max Wittek looks to hand off during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech quarterback Vad Lee is tripped up by a Southern California defender as he crosses the line of scrimmage during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Southern California tight end Xavier Grimble (86) catches a pass while defended by Georgia Tech defensive back Louis Young during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Southern California running back Silas Redd (25) rushes past Georgia Tech linebacker Jabari Hunt-Days during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Southern California running back Silas Redd, left, dives into the end zone past Georgia Tech's Louis Young during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech's B.J. Bostic (7) dives for a pass while defended by Southern California's Nickell Robey during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Georgia Tech offensive guard Omoregie Uzzi takes the field for the Hyundai Sun Bowl against Southern California, Monday in El Paso, Texas.

Southern California cornerback Nickell Robey warms up before the Sun Bowl.

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Georgia Tech players celebrate their 21-7 win over Southern California in the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

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