Georgia football coach Kirby Smart became aware of redshirt sophomore DB celebrating on the field after Dawgs’ loss to Ole Miss on Saturday.
Georgia player celebrating with Ole Miss fans??? https://t.co/v4yvJLacwx pic.twitter.com/rLIVF4V57D
— On3 (@On3sports) November 11, 2024
Smart explained Pope’s, um, not smart actions, by starting with “What an idiot” and then explaining it as a friend of Pope who the player had not seen in a long time.
Still…
“What an idiot”
Kirby Smart on the viral video of UGA player Jake Pope ‘celebrating’ with a friend following the Ole Miss game on the field pic.twitter.com/JDRkCy4T7M
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) November 11, 2024
Pope addressed the moment via social media:
“I wanted to address the videos that have been put out after the Ole Miss game,” Pope posted on Twitter. “First and foremost I wanted to say sorry for the way it was taken out of perspective and has caused distractions/commotion for my teammates and coaches. This is not representative of who I am in any way. In no way, shape or form would I ever celebrate a loss in this program and anyone who knows me well knows that.
— Jake Pope (@JakePope24) November 11, 2024