re: Kirby Smart does not have to coach this year

quote:

---

The upperclassmen talent is not there like it was in 2001.

---

Perhaps not on the senior level. But it should be on the Junior level. If it isn't there, it is one of the coaches jobs to help develop it. Obviously, you would hope you have natural leaders on the team, but that is not always the case. This should not be placed on Kirby, either, in my opinion. Leadership qualities are not developed overnight, PARTICULARLY if you are dealing with people not accustomed to being leaders.