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Report: Stafford, Moreno Leaving UGA

Press Conference Scheduled For 3 P.M.

POSTED: 1:05 pm EST January 2, 2009
UPDATED: 10:07 am EST January 7, 2009

ESPN. com is reporting that Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Knowshon Moreno will enter the NFL draft. The Web report is based on confidential sources.

A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Athens. CBS46.com will stream the press conference live.
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Stafford and Moreno are one of the most productive quarterback-running back tandems in school history.

Stafford passed for 250 yards and three touchdowns to lead Georgia (10-3) over Michigan State, capping the Bulldogs' sixth 10-win season in eight years under coach Mark Richt. His 3,459 yards passing this season are the second-highest total in school history, behind Eric Zeier's 3,525 yards in 1993.

Moreno rushed for 1,400 yards this season. The only players to rush for more yards in a season for Georgia are Herschel Walker and Garrison Hearst. As a third-year sophomore, Moreno also is eligible for the draft.

Moreno was held to only 62 yards rushing but he added a career-high six catches for 63 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown reception.

Stafford and Moreno are projected as first-round picks. Stafford could be picked high in the first round.

Stafford said his three years in Athens have been "great" and "an awesome time."

If Stafford and Moreno enter the draft, Georgia's losses on offense would be significant. Receiver Mohamed Massaquoi, fullback Brannan Southerland and tight end Tripp Chandler are seniors.

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