What Kirby Smart said after Georgia's gut-wrenching loss to Georgia Tech

Anything can happen in rivalry games — especially between two in-state foes.

Down 27-14, Georgia Tech mounted a furious comeback — beating Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs by a score of 28-27.

It was a very difficult defeat for Georgia — as it controlled the game for much of the afternoon. Running back Sony Michel and Nick Chubb combined for 258 yards rushing in the defeat.

Smart spoke to the media after the contest:

#Dawgs Kirby Smart: "It's disappointing, I'm upset. But we have to turn the page… I'm sick for the seniors. I think I let them down." pic.twitter.com/HKOo31GhzE

— 92.9 The Game (@929TheGame) November 26, 2016

"We made some boneheaded mistakes today…" – Kirby Smart

Goes on to say the coaches, starting with himself, need to do a better job.

— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) November 26, 2016

#Dawgs Kirby Smart: "That's a backbreaker there, the 96-yard drive (in 4th). When we look back on [the game], it'll be missed opportunities"

— 92.9 The Game (@929TheGame) November 26, 2016

Kirby Smart: "I'm the one who should be held responsible for it." pic.twitter.com/573Six1sYj

— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 26, 2016

#Dawgs Kirby Smart: "That game was indicative of our seasons… Didn't play consistently… That starts with me."

— 92.9 The Game (@929TheGame) November 26, 2016

Smart: "I'm sick for the seniors."

— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 26, 2016