ATLANTA -- With Georgia one win away from playing for a national championship, quarterback Aaron Murray has suddenly imposed a media blackout.

The school said Monday that Murray met with coach Mark Richt and got permission to be relieved from his media responsibilities leading up to the Southeastern Conference championship game between the third-ranked Bulldogs (11-1) and No. 2 Alabama (11-1).

The winner of Saturday's game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta will advance to face top-ranked Notre Dame for the BCS title (12-0).

Murray has always been one of Georgia's most accessible players, usually meeting with the media on Tuesdays and after games. But he gave a hint that his approach would change when he didn't hang around following last week's win over Georgia Tech, appearing to catch the sports information staff off guard.

One of his best friends, linebacker Christian Robinson, said Murray simply wants to make sure his entire focus is on beating the Crimson Tide.

"I don't think this has anything to do with the media," Robinson said. "I don't think he's trying to send a message. It's just something he decided to do this week as far as being prepared."