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A mic’d-up Nick Saban and Kirby Smart showered each other with praise ahead of SEC title game

Despite being competitors, Nick Saban and Kirby Smart are still old pals.

While Alabama toppled Georgia in Saturday’s SEC championship game, there is clearly no love lost between Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart and Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban.

Smart was a longtime assistant under Saban, and the two met at midfield before the SEC title game to catch up and shower each other in praise.

If you’re a die-hard Bama fan, you’ll always have to remember what Smart did for your team when he was the defensive coordinator. If you’re a huge Georgia fan, you’ll always have to be thankful Saban played a big part in Smart getting to Athens and winning two-straight titles.

Even if these two teams can’t stand each other in general, their coaches are both indebted to each other for various successes.

It’s clear these two have plenty of respect for each other, as this mic’d-up moment just supports the idea that even when the master tops the pupil (and vice versa), there’s always goodwill before and after the opening and final whistles between these two.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Top quotes from Nick Saban, Alabama players following Alabama’s win over Georgia

Quotes from Nick Saban, Jalen Milroe, and Dallas Turner after Alabama’s 27-24 win over Georgia in SEC Championship

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide are once again SEC champs following their 27-24 win over the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2023 SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.

With the win, the Crimson Tide inserted themselves into the College Football Playoff conversation where it will likely come down to Alabama and the Florida State Seminoles for the fourth and final spot in the playoff.

Alabama’s win also put an end to the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak that dated back to the 2021 SEC Championship when the Tide took down Georgia.

Following the win, Coach Saban, quarterback Jalen Milroe, and outside linebacker Dallas Turner would meet with the media and discuss the team’s impressive victory. Here are some of the top quotes:

What Kirby Smart said after Georgia’s SEC championship defeat

Kirby Smart talks about Georgia’s humbling SEC championship loss to Alabama

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart suffered his first loss since 2021 against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship. Alabama remains a thorn in the side for Georgia football. The Crimson Tide have defeated Georgia in four SEC championship games and a national championship in recent years.

Kirby Smart and Georgia did a lot of good things against Alabama. Unfortunately a few mistakes stand out as reasons Georgia was unable to topple the Crimson Tide. Georgia’s pass rush failed to pressure Jalen Milroe quickly with much frequency. The Georgia offense had a costly turnover inside its own red zone. Georgia had a season-high in penalties, including a false start before a missed field goal.

What did Kirby Smart have to say after Georgia’s loss to Alabama?

Jalen Milroe quoted Jalen Hurts to explain how Alabama took down Georgia

Jalen Milroe quoted the perfect former Alabama player after beating Georgia.

After winning the SEC championship game over Georgia, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe paid homage to a former Crimson Tide star in his postgame interview.

While talking with CBS Sports’ Jenny Dell about how he and Alabama defeated Georgia, Milroe provided a variation of some quotes by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who played for Alabama in college.

Milroe gave his own spins of Hurts’ “Keep the main thing the main thing” and “I had a purpose before everybody had an opinion.” adages, which shows that the respect runs deep for Hurts from Milroe.

If you’re an Alabama fan, you’ve got to love this homage to one of the Crimson Tide’s most notable talents in the NFL.

Hurts also recently showed Milroe some love ahead of his big SEC title game appearance.

This is really cool to see these two supporting each other, as Hurts tries to guide the Eagles to a Super Bowl win and Milroe just won another SEC title for Alabama.

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Social media reacts: Georgia falls painfully close in loss to Alabama

Georgia football fans feel the familiar pain of losing to Alabama

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs lost, 27-24, to the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC championship game.

Georgia played better in the second half, but could not overcome a 17-7 halftime deficit. The Bulldogs coughed up a costly fumble and had their most penalties in a game this season.

Give credit to Alabama and quarterback Jalen Milroe, who bounced back from a couple of rough opening drives to fuel a Crimson Tide victory. Milroe’s ability to extend plays and run killed Georgia all game. The dual-threat quarterback put the game on ice with a first down late in the fourth quarter. Milroe actually fumbled on the clutch conversion, but he recovered his own fumble.

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey and tight end Brock Bowers both bravely battled through ankle injuries in Georgia’s defeat. The Bulldogs cut Alabama’s lead to three points twice in the fourth quarter, but were not able to get the ball back with a chance to go ahead.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck played solid. The Georgia running game was productive.

A few key plays stand out for Georgia. A missed 50-yard field goal after a false start in the first half, a fumble on a reverse play and Isaiah Bond’s questionable fourth down catch cost Georgia mightily.

How did Georgia football social media respond to the Bulldogs’ first loss in 29 games?

Social media weighs in on what Alabama’s win means for CFP

Fans go wild over No. 8 Alabama’s upset win over No. 1 Georgia in the 2023 SEC Championship. What could this mean for the College Football Playoff?

Entering the SEC Championship game, Alabama was ranked eight and Georgia was the No. 1 team in all the land, according to the most recent College Football Playoff rankings. That will change after the Crimson Tide’s 27-24 win over the Bulldogs in Atlanta.

There’s no telling what will happen, as the committee has been a bit vague in their explanations of each rankings. However, Alabama’s ability to defeat the top-ranked team at a neutral site must account for something.

Fans took to social media after the game to share their thoughts on the Tide’s win, their chances of making the playoffs and which four teams deserve to be in the playoffs.

Best Alabama apparel and gear to celebrate the Crimson Tide’s 2023 SEC Championship

Celebrate Alabama’s 2023 SEC championship with the best gear including hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and more.

The Alabama Crimson Tide have done it again.

No. 8 Alabama pulled off the upset of No. 1 Georgia, 27-24 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

Snapping Georgia’s 29-game winning streak, the Crimson Tide earned their eighth SEC championship in the last 12 years.

While Alabama’s College Football Playoff future remains uncertain, the Crimson Tide took care of business today, earning another conference championship, and now it’s time to celebrate.

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for the Alabama fan in your life, or if you just want to treat yourself, check out our Alabama Crimson Tide holiday gift guide.

Best Alabama Crimson Tide 2023 SEC Championship gear:

Alabama defeats Georgia to win 2023 SEC Championship, 27-24

Alabama defeats top-ranked Georgia 27-24 to become the 2023 SEC Champions.

Alabama football defeated top-ranked Georgia with a final score of 27-24 to win the 2023 SEC Championship. Now, the question remains: Will the Crimson Tide be in the top four teams to make the College Football Playoff?

No. 1 Georgia got out to an early lead in the first quarter, but Alabama answered quick and never gave up the lead.

The Crimson Tide defense was alive and well, stopping a strong offense headlined by quarterback Carson Beck.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had a strong performance full off smart plays and key contributions in the air and on the ground. The Crimson Tide’s postseason fate now rests in the hands of the College Football Playoff Committee, who will reveal their final rankings tomorrow.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to cover Alabama football as the postseason gets underway.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium to host SEC Championship through 2031

The SEC Championship Game will continue to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta through the year 2031

Falcons fans who are enjoying Saturday’s SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta can rest easy knowing the conference title matchup won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

The SEC announced earlier this week that the game will continue to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium through at least the year 2031.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has served as the game site since 2017. The Georgia Bulldogs have played in the SEC Championship game six out of the last seven years. The Bulldogs currently trail the Alabama Crimson Tide, 20-10, late in the third quarter.

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LOOK: Fans react to unexpected first half of SEC Championship game

Alabama leads Georgia 17-7 after the first half of the SEC Championship. see what fans had to say about it.

Alabama football, ranked No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff ranking, holds a 17-7 lead over top-ranked Georgia at the half.

Fans were quick to social media to react to the score, the performance and any observations crucial to the game.

After a slow start for the Crimson Tide’s offense, the team came alive and has been able to effectively move the ball down the field.

The Kevin Steele-led defense for Alabama has been stellar and will look to play the final two quarters with just as much intensity, if not more.

Though the Dawgs are down, they are far from being out of it. There is a lot of football left to play.

Here are some of the top posts on social media reacting to the SEC Championship game, so far.