Kirby Smart’s Post-OT Analysis: Georgia Tech Praise and Haynes King Commendations

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has praised the performance of quarterback Haynes King and the resilience of Georgia Tech during his post-overtime press conference following Georgia’s thrilling 27-24 victory at Sanford Stadium.

Smart’s OT Thought Process

Coach Smart explained his thought process during the game’s pivotal overtime period:

• “We knew it was a do-or-die situation. We were down, and we needed to make a play to get a stop.”
• “We decided to go with our base defense and trust our players to execute. I’m proud of them for stepping up in that moment.”

Haynes King’s Heroics

Smart lauded the play of Haynes King, who led a last-minute touchdown drive to force overtime and later scored the game-winning rushing touchdown in OT:

• “Haynes played with a lot of heart and determination tonight.”
• “He never gave up, and he showed great leadership when we needed it most.”

Georgia Tech’s Toughness

Despite the loss, Smart acknowledged the tenacity of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets:

• “Georgia Tech played a tough game today. They were well-prepared and made it difficult for us throughout.”
• “I give credit to their players and coaches for putting up a great fight.”

Looking Ahead

Coach Smart emphasized the importance of improving and staying focused:

• “We need to learn from the mistakes we made tonight and improve before our next game.”
• “We can’t afford to overlook any opponent. We have to approach every game with the same level of intensity and preparation.”