Georgia running back Sony Michel took to “The Players’ Tribune” to write a note to the University of Georgia, fans and teammates as he heads off to the NFL Combine and Draft.
In his piece “Thank You, Georgia” released Thursday, Michel reminisces about his time with the Bulldogs, specifically his game-winning touchdown in the Rose Bowl against Oklahoma and what the Bulldogs said to each other at halftime when they were down 14 points.
“Before we could get too down, though, something really great began happening back in the locker room (at the Rose Bowl),” Michel wrote. “We all just started looking each other in the eye and putting our arms around one another and saying... I got your back.
“Just those four simple words … along with a certain look. And I truly believe those words were the turning point in that game for us. It wasn’t about any big rah-rah speeches, it was a more personal. The offensive players were saying it to the defensive guys, and those guys were saying it to us.”
In four seasons at Georgia, Michel rushed for 3,613 yards and 33 touchdowns and received for 621 yards and six touchdowns.
Michel's entire piece can be read on "The Players' Tribune."
Credit: ccompton@ajc.com
Credit: ccompton@ajc.com
