Alabama’s 20-17 loss to Georgia on Saturday night ended with more than a final score that stung in Tuscaloosa.
As the Bulldogs left the field after taking the road win and staking their claim as the No. 1 team in the country, fans in Bryant-Denny appeared to toss garbage toward Georgia players and staff heading for the tunnel. In the clips shared by Alison Mastrangelo of WSBTV, Georgia staffers could be seen urging players to keep their helmets on while they ran off the field.
“Georgia players were being told by coaches to put their helmets on as they were leaving the field,” Mastrangelo shared. “Upset Alabama fans were throwing bottles and cans at the players and on the field.”
No one appeared to be hurt, but the scene quickly drew backlash online. Plenty of viewers called the behavior “disgraceful,” and the reaction came fast.
“Imagine having all those Natty’s and this is the level of class your fans show?” a user asked.
“Wow perhaps a statement from @Greg_Byrne will smooth things over. Disgraceful behavior,” a fan said.
“Disgraceful conduct by Alabama fans. Anger management problems with the coach, players, and the crowd. The program is in disarray,” another replied.
“This can’t happen,” another person stated.
“Stay classy, Alabama…wouldn’t expect anything less from that fanbase,” another user commented.
“Such an embarrassment,” an UGA fan posted. “Sorest losers in college football.”
The postgame scene was another ugly chapter for Alabama fans, and the criticism around it was immediate.
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