DeBoer rues DB Lee's lack of 'emotional maturity' on costly personal foul — SkimNews
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- Dijon Lee Jr. drew a personal foul penalty after shoving a receiver in the helmet following a 1-yard run, converting what would have been third down into a Georgia first down that allowed the Bulldogs to kneel out the 20-17 win
- Kalen DeBoer said the team preaches 'emotional maturity' across the board and 'would've never expected that to happen,' framing Lee's penalty as a moment the team failed to respond correctly
- Keon Sabb defended Lee as 'my brother till we die' but said the cornerback 'wasn't up to the standard' on that play and that it 'will be addressed'
- DeBoer was visibly furious over a non-call on a Keelon Russell end-zone pass to Rico Scott with 3:28 left, but said he received no explanation from officials and that 'that's all you're going to get'
- Alabama's defense allowed 206 rushing yards and surrendered third downs at a 7-of-13 clip, while Russell was held to 185 passing yards — his lowest total of the season
Why it matters: The loss drops Alabama into a road trip to No. 15 Tennessee next Saturday with both a self-inflicted discipline concern and a lingering frustration over officiating, while Georgia escapes Tuscaloosa with a one-score win sealed by the penalty that DeBoer publicly blamed for costing his team the chance to tie or take the lead.
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