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Georgia Coach Criticizes Player for Post-Game Celebration with Ole Miss Fans

Backup safety Jake Pope apologizes after a video shows him celebrating with friends from Ole Miss following Georgia's loss.

  • Georgia lost 28-10 to Ole Miss, dropping them to No. 11 in the AP Top 25 rankings.
  • Backup safety Jake Pope was seen in a video celebrating with Ole Miss fans, leading to criticism from Coach Kirby Smart.
  • Pope explained he was surprised by family friends from his hometown who were Ole Miss supporters.
  • Pope issued an apology, stating the incident was a misunderstanding and not representative of his commitment to Georgia.
  • Coach Smart emphasized focusing on the upcoming game against No. 6 Tennessee, rather than dwelling on Pope's actions.
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