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Georgia's Kirby Smart regrets calling Jake Pope an 'idiot'

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ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Tuesday he went too far when he called backup safety Jake Pope an "idiot" for appearing to celebrate with Mississippi fans following the Bulldogs' loss to the Rebels last week.

Pope issued an apology on Monday -- and a clarification about what happened -- after a video of him appearing to celebrate following the Bulldogs' 28-10 loss at Ole Miss on the field with Rebels fans drew sharp criticism from Smart.

When asked about the video on Monday, Smart said: "What an idiot.