‘Imperfection’ - Extra SEC Championship coverage in Sunday ePaper

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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett walks off the field after falling to Alabama 41-24 in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

120421 Atlanta: Georgia fans react as their team falls behind 38-17 to Alabama in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

120421 Atlanta: Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (left) and Amarius Mims sit dejected and stunned on the sidelines in the final minutes of a 41-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

120421 Atlanta: Alabama head coach Nick Saban (from left) and MVP quarterback Bryce Young look on as Will Anderson and Phildarian Mathis lift the SEC Championship trophy after beating Georgia on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

December 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) reacts after Alabama beat Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, December 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 4, 2021 Atlanta - Alabama's head coach Nick Saban and Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shake hands after Alabama beat Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadiumin Atlanta on Saturday, December 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 4, 2021 Atlanta - Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart talks to Alabama's quarterback Bryce Young (9) after Alabama beat Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, December 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

120421 Atlanta: Georgia fans react as Alabama takes a 38-17 lead during the fourth quarter in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

120421 Atlanta: Georgia tight end Brock Bowers consoles quarterback Stetson Bennett in the final minutes of a 41-24 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) breaks away from Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) and Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) to score Alabama's first TD during the SEC Championship football game. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) breaks away for a touchdown after a 32 yard reception in the second quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws incomplete under pressure in the second quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores Georgia's first touchdown in the second quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) gains 10 yards on a 1st quarter pass during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) passes on the opening drive at the SEC Championship football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart takes the field for the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) can't get this pass defended by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Derion Kendrick (11) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia players take the field for the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) is hit after a pass by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Channing Tindall (41) during the first half of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) celebrates after he completes a Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) pass for a 37 yard gain in the first quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) completes a Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) pass for a 37 yard gain in the first quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) runs for a short game in the first quarter during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Georgia fans cheer during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores Georgia's first touchdown in the second quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver George Pickens (1) celebrates his 37 yard catch in the first quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is sacked by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Dallas Turner (15) forcing Georgia to settle for a field goal in the first quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs for a short gain in the first quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) rolls out during the first half of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores Georgia'a first touchdown over Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Fans cheer Georgia's first touchdown during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) ganged tackled by players including Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5), and Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Lewis Cine (16) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) rushes for 12 yards, but Georgia was penalized for holding on the second quarter play during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) is congratulated after his run for a touchdown during the 2nd quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) scrambles for a touchdown after a 32 yard receptions during the 2nd quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrates his 2nd quarter touchdown during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart during the second quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban during the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) evades Georgia Bulldogs defensive back William Poole (31) during the 2nd quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) tries to evade Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Henry To'oTo'o during the 2nd quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) recovers his own fumble after a hit by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (95) in the second quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (18) during the third quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback JT Daniels (18) watches from the sidelines during the third quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

12/4/21 - Atlanta - Unhappy Georgia fans after their team falls behind in the third quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com

120421 Atlanta: Georgia quarterback JT Daniels, who did not play, and head coach Kirby Smart walk off the field fallijg 41-24 to Alabama in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

December 4, 2021 Atlanta - Alabama's defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) celebrates after Alabama beat Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, December 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

December 4, 2021 Atlanta - Alabama's head coach Nick Saban and players celebrate after Alabama beat Georgia during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, December 4, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

12/4/20 - Atlanta - Georgia fans after Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) pass is intercepted and returned for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the SEC Championship football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com

120421 Atlanta: Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett walks off the field dejected after throwing an interception to Alabama during the third quarter killing a drive inside the 20 yard line in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett walks off the field after falling to Alabama 41-24 in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`

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Dec 5, 2021

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