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Kirby Smart: ‘I’m the one responsible for what we just did’
By Paul Harvey
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That’s not what Georgia fans were hoping for out of a trip to Auburn.
The Bulldogs rolled into Auburn with a No. 1 ranking and were aiming to maintain an undefeated record on the season. Georgia started strong with a touchdown on the game’s opening drive, but Auburn’s defense quickly settled in and took control.
The Tigers kept the Bulldogs bottled up for much of the game while stretching their lead just before halftime. In the end, Auburn rolled to a huge 40-17 win over Georgia in one of football’s best rivalries.
Georgia will now have to regroup quickly. The Bulldogs still have a shot at the Playoff, but they cannot afford another loss at this point.
Here is what Kirby Smart said following the disappointing loss by the Bulldogs:
Kirby Smart tips his hat to Auburn.
"They were more physical than us."
Points out Auburn ran it well and stopped Georgia's run.
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) November 12, 2017
Kirby Smart on the first down run call by Michel at the end of the first half with 22 seconds left and no timeouts. “That was a mistake”
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 12, 2017
Smart said he was disappointed at mistakes but points out that’s not what lost the game.
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 12, 2017
Kirby Smart: ‘They punched us in the mouth.’
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) November 12, 2017
Kirby Smart: “This team will be remembered for how it responds.”
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 12, 2017
"We didn't keep our edges well."
Smart reiterated for the third time that Auburn line of scrimmage on both sides beat UGA's lines.
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) November 12, 2017
Kirby Smart: “I’m the one responsible for what we just did.”
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 12, 2017
#UGA head coach Kirby Smart: “You cant let #Auburn beat you twice.”
Metaphorically speaking. Possibly literally, should the Tigers make it to the #SEC Championship#Dawgs pic.twitter.com/fTbluucYsK
— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) November 12, 2017
Georgia coach Kirby Smart on butt kicking from Auburn: "Kentucky is not going to feel sorry for us."
Guess what — he's right
— Vaughts' Views (@vaughtsviews) November 12, 2017
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
