WATCH: Georgia runs worst fake in SEC history, head-scratching decision by Kirby Smart
By Andrew Olson
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There are times to gamble, but if Alabama wins, Georgia’s big gamble in the fourth quarter is going to be questioned for years to come.
Facing fourth-and-11 at the Alabama 48-yard line, Kirby Smart dialed up a fake punt. The ball was snapped directly to backup QB Justin Fields. The freshman quarterback did not throw a pass. He was tackled and Georgia turned the ball over on downs, giving Alabama great field position with 3:04 left in a 28-28 game.
Jalen Hurts quickly marched Alabama down the field to make it 35-28. The play, below, might be more talked-about.
On 4th and 11, Georgia dialed up this fake.
Alabama was not fooled. pic.twitter.com/FBB8DuG2Kp— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 2, 2018
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaign of Fred Taylor.
