Georgia's KJ Bolden admits Bulldogs got away with pass interference vs. Alabama

The no-call late in the fourth quarter helped Georgia close out Alabama on the road Georgia's 20-17 win at Alabama over the weekend featured several controversial plays, few bigger than a no-call on the Crimson Tide's final possession, which led to fans throwing objects onto the field after the game. Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell heaved one in the direction of Rico Scott in single coverage for a potential touchdown before Georgia's KJ Bolden came over from his safety spot and broke up the play — by getting to Scott earlier. Replay showed Bolden and Georgia defensive back Braylon Conley make contact with Scott before the pass came down, which prevented him from making the catch.
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer lost his mind on the sideline, taking off his hat and stomping before arguing for a call. "I'm not going to lie, if they did that to us, I'd want them to call pass interference," Bolden told ABC-Atlanta this week. Down 20-17 and driving with less than four minutes to play against Georgia, Keelon Russell's pass intended for Rico Scott was broken up in the end zone.Kalen DeBoer was irate as the officials threw no flag. Good no-call or egregious missed pass interference? pic.twitter.com/wEvFv91RAM Russell was sacked by Georgia on the next play, ending any shot at a scoring threat. "We
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