Georgia beats Alabama for the national title, and its coach says he told the team they had burned the boats
On January 10, 2022, Georgia beat Alabama for its first national title since 1980.
Kirby Smart, Georgia head coach
I told them we burned the boats. The only way home was through them
Associated Press, via KSL.com
Day by day
- Jan 10, 2022Georgia’s head coach said he had never been around a group of players that wanted it so badly.
- Same dayGeorgia’s head coach said he told his team they had burned the boats.
- Same dayAlabama’s head coach said his team did not finish the way it needed to.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the game |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 | Associated Press; BamaCentral (Sports Illustrated); Kirby Smart; Stetson Bennett; Lewis Cine; Nick Saban; Bryce Young | 0 |
The day
It snapped a seven-game losing streak to Alabama, and won its first national title since 1980.
Associated Press
The Bulldogs lost two SEC championship games, including one five weeks ago, and the 2018 CFP title game to Alabama under Smart.
Four decades of pent-up emotion were unleashed Monday night as the Bulldogs snapped a frustrating national championship drought by vanquishing their nemesis.
Reaction
What Georgia said
Lewis Cine, Georgia safety
I just saw the ball in his hands and that was all she wrote
Associated Press, via NBC News
Kirby Smart, Georgia head coach
I’ve never been around a group of players that really wanted it so bad and wouldn’t be denied
Associated Press, via ClickOnDetroit
Stetson Bennett, Georgia quarterback
I cried, so pretty good
Associated Press, via KSL.com
What Alabama said
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
We just didn’t finish the way we needed to finish.
Associated Press, via NBC News
Bryce Young, Alabama quarterback
It’s a little tough that I let them down today
Associated Press, via ClickOnDetroit
Related
- Same coach: Kirby Smart’s coaching record
- Same coach: Nick Saban’s coaching record
- More: All of History
- Same quotes, as a list
Sources
News and releases
KSL.com, Jan 10, 2022“Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama”
- Ocala Gazette, Jan 10, 2022
“Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama”
Associated Press, via the Ocala Gazette
- BamaCentral (Sports Illustrated), Jan 10, 2022
“Everything Kirby Smart and Georgia Said After the National Championship Game”
ClickOnDetroit, Jan 10, 2022“Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama”
Associated Press, via ClickOnDetroit
NBC News, Jan 10, 2022“Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Alabama”