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Georgia coach Kirby Smart regrets calling player an 'idiot' for appearing to celebrate after loss
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday he went too far when he called backup safety Jake Pope an “idiot” for appearing to celebrate with Mississippi fans following the Bulldogs' loss to the Rebels last week. Pope issued an apology on Monday after a video of...
Georgia's Smart calls his backup safety an 'idiot' for appearing to celebrate loss to Ole Miss
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia backup safety Jake Pope issued an apology on Monday after a video of him appearing to celebrate following the Bulldogs' 28-10 loss at Mississippi on the field with Rebels fans drew sharp criticism from Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Pope said in an...
Woman asks that battery and assault charges be dropped against Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young
The woman who told police she was the ex-girlfriend of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has retracted statements which led to his arrest on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on Oct. 8. Young was suspended by Georgia coach Kirby Smart following his arrest by Athens-Clarke...
No. 2 Georgia visits No. 16 Ole Miss team that faces must-win situation for playoffs, SEC title
Lane Kiffin typically steers clear of talk about playoffs and championships. This week is an exception. There's no sugarcoating the situation facing Kiffin and No. 16 Mississipp i: They have to win out to keep those postseason hopes intact, starting Saturday with powerhouse No. 2...
Beck retains Smart's confidence as leader of No. 2 Georgia's offense despite interceptions
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A string of eight interceptions in No. 2 Georgia's last three games hasn't endangered Carson Beck's standing as the Bulldogs' starting quarterback. The Bulldogs (7-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) have overcome the turnovers to win four consecutive games as they...
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck jumped into the stands wearing black eye paint smeared across his face and a wide smile. His three interceptions were a distant memory. All he cared about what celebrating another victory in the game he cherishes most. Beck threw for 309 yards...
Florida looking to end a 3-game skid against rival and No. 2 Georgia in the 'Cocktail Party'
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive end Jack Pyburn grew up in Jacksonville and regularly attended the rivalry against Georgia known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” He remembers tailgating in “RV City,” riding scooters through parking lots and screaming his head...
'Cocktail Party' headed to Atlanta in 2026 and Tampa in 2027 while EverBank gets a makeover
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The annual Florida-Georgia rivalry will take a break from its traditional home and be played at NFL venues while EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville is undergoing a $1.4 billion renovation. The game will relocate to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in 2026...
SEC fines Texas $250,000, Longhorns apologize after fans throw trash on field against Georgia
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart was initially careful with his words when asked about Texas fans littering the north end of the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns was briefly wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before...
No. 2 Georgia is still the top dog in the SEC after convincing win over previously top-ranked Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and everyone else are finding that Georgia is still the top dog in the Southeastern Conference. Coach Kirby Smart's 100th victory in his nine seasons with the Bulldogs, a dominating defensive performance at No. 1 Texas, provided a stark reminder about his...
