DeBoer incensed as Alabama loses to Georgia after penalty

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 12:37 · Archive

Alabama's comeback hopes ended when defensive back Dijon Lee committed a penalty late in the game against Georgia.

Alabama's comeback bid against No. 2 Georgia ended on Saturday when defensive back Dijon Lee grabbed an opposing player's jersey and struck him in the face twice with just over two minutes remaining. The penalty gave Georgia an automatic first down on third-and-2, and with Alabama having no timeouts left, the Bulldogs were able to kneel out the clock.

Alabama had faced other setbacks earlier in the drive. With just over three minutes to go, quarterback Keelon Russell was sacked out of field goal range, removing any chance for Alabama to tie the game at 20. The sack came after Georgia may have avoided a defensive pass interference call in the end zone on the previous play, according to reporting.

Coach Kalen DeBoer reacted with visible anger when Lee reached the sideline, telling the player that he had 'just cost us the damn game'. Lee initially resisted the coach's message but ultimately accepted it.

How it is being reported

• Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer turns on his own player in explosive sideline meltdown after punch on Georgia rival 'cost us the game'Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer erupted at one of his players on the sidelines during the final moments of Saturday's SEC showdown against Georgia.Daily Mail Sport · 11 Oct, 12:18
• Alabama's Kalen Deboer incensed at player who 'just cost us the damn game' vs Georgia with boneheaded penaltyAlabama Crimson Tide's comeback hopes died when Dijon Lee struck a Georgia player in the face, and Kalen DeBoer's furious reaction said it all.Fox News · 11 Oct, 04:42

In this story: Alabama · Georgia · Dijon Lee · Kalen DeBoer · Keelon Russell

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