Alabama fan smacks Georgia player on helmet in stunning scene
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Alabama fans expressed frustration following Georgia’s 20-17 victory by throwing bottles and cans at players and shoving linebacker Raylen Wilson’s helmet as he left Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- A video captured an Alabama fan repeatedly slapping Wilson’s helmet and yelling at him, but Wilson later said he thought the fan was a Georgia supporter and tried to greet him.
- The game featured a controversial final drive with no pass interference called on a hit to Alabama’s receiver, followed by a sack that pushed Alabama out of field goal range, and a personal foul that sealed the win for Georgia.
- Georgia’s victory handed Alabama its first loss of the season and strengthened Georgia’s claim to the No. 1 ranking in college football.
- Alabama will play at Tennessee next week, while Georgia prepares to host Auburn.
