Lead Article:

Both Georgia Tech and Notre Dame entered the 1999 Toyota Gator Bowl hoping to extend their season win totals to double digits. This matchup pinned two top 20 teams against each other on New Years Day in Jacksonville, Florida. Future Third Round pick in the NFL Draft, Dez White captured the Most Valuable Player award by leading the Yellow Jacket’s offensive charge with 129 receiving yards and two touchdowns. After a hard fought game, Georgia Tech edged out Notre Dame to boots their season win total to ten. Georgia Tech Quarterback, Joe Hamilton also had an impressive performance in the 1999 Gator Bowl, as a result he began the following season among preseason Heisman Trophy candidates.