In the 2023 SEC Championship game, Nick Saban prevented Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs from completing a historic three-peat, and he announced his retirement from the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Or at least that’s what ESPN SEC host Paul Finebaum claims an assistant coach at Alabama told him.
Quarterback Jalen Milro was a major factor in Saban being able to depart on his terms following that crucial 27-24 victory to qualify for the College Football Playoffs.
While discussing why the Tide defeated the Bulldogs, Milroe made some thought-provoking remarks during his appearance on McElroy & Cubelic In the Morning.
Milroe recollected, “I’m big on body language and looking into an opponent’s eyes.” They appeared defeated and had lost interest. Georgia didn’t think the game would last 60 minutes, despite our team’s knowledge of this.”
It’s likely that Kalen DeBoer, the team’s first-year head coach, wishes his starting quarterback hadn’t given their most skilled opponents such bulletin board material. DeBoer wants his quarterback to be bold and self-assured, but this is Georgia.Kirby Smart’s unanimous preseason top pick, Georgia, is ready for retribution. With Carson Beck, the Heisman frontrunner, leading Georgia, the team has a nearly 21 percent probability of winning the College Football Playoff. Eight players from the same Georgia are expected to be selected in the first two rounds of the NFL draft the following year.
Perhaps Milroe, under the guidance of DeBoer—who, incidentally, accomplished miracles in propelling Michael Penix Jr.’s career at Washington—knows something we do not. On September 28, Georgia will play the highly anticipated rematch against the preseason No. 6 Tide in Tuscaloosa, but naturally, this time around Saban won’t be coaching from the sidelines.
It will be interesting to observe who appears defeated on that particular day. Expect a lot of trash talk from the Bulldogs and their supporters if Milroe and Alabama play.
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