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Hard look at Kirby & Georgia?
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:26 pm
I don't like the way Kirby coaches on the sidelines and communicates with the media. He is remarkably uncharasmatic. The real Kirby Smart is an emotional guy. He's holding back to appear less emotional. That's not who he is and it sends the wrong signals to everybody - especially the players.
Last weeks blow out to Ole Miss is uncharacteristic of anything Kirby has ever experienced at Alabama. His reaction to it was muted and unemotional. But - Georgia came back and played inspired football and should have beat Tennessee. In fact I don't consider the Tennessee game a loss - it was more luck that anything else and if they played the last 2 minutes of that game 100 times Georgia would win 99 of them.
The point is I don't like the beginning of Kirby's head coaching career. He's not the firey emotional guy running up and down the sidelines coaching and inspiring his players like he did at Alabama. He looks miserable on the sidelines and starting out 3 - 2 is ugly.
FWIW Kirby isn't ready for a top job like Georgia. He's been around Saban but Kirby doesn't have the gravitas or personal management skills to inspire the players, coach the team, and do all the other things it takes to win at the highest level. It's just too much for Kirby and I think Georgia is in for a tough few years of underachieving - less successful than the Richt years.
Last weeks blow out to Ole Miss is uncharacteristic of anything Kirby has ever experienced at Alabama. His reaction to it was muted and unemotional. But - Georgia came back and played inspired football and should have beat Tennessee. In fact I don't consider the Tennessee game a loss - it was more luck that anything else and if they played the last 2 minutes of that game 100 times Georgia would win 99 of them.
The point is I don't like the beginning of Kirby's head coaching career. He's not the firey emotional guy running up and down the sidelines coaching and inspiring his players like he did at Alabama. He looks miserable on the sidelines and starting out 3 - 2 is ugly.
FWIW Kirby isn't ready for a top job like Georgia. He's been around Saban but Kirby doesn't have the gravitas or personal management skills to inspire the players, coach the team, and do all the other things it takes to win at the highest level. It's just too much for Kirby and I think Georgia is in for a tough few years of underachieving - less successful than the Richt years.
This post was edited on 10/2/16 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:27 pm to 12thFairway
The Kirby Smart Biography: Chapter One
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:29 pm to HolographicCharizard
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The Kirby Smart Biography: Chapter One
I lol'd
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:30 pm to 12thFairway
I think getting his first HC job at his alma mater may hurt him in the long run.
But Eason already has the makings of a huge career, which may overcome Kirby's OJT phase.
But Eason already has the makings of a huge career, which may overcome Kirby's OJT phase.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:30 pm to 12thFairway
Preciate your interest in the program
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:30 pm to 12thFairway
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In fact I don't consider the Tennessee game a loss - it was more luck that anything else and if they played the last 2 minutes of that game 100 times Georgia would win 99 of them.
moral victories
this is sad
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:31 pm to oleyeller
The Tennessee game was a loss man.. Gotta let it go and accept it
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:33 pm to 12thFairway
Not even Nick Saban was dominant in the beginning of his career. Few coaches are.
Unfortunately many teams are not willing to let a coach mature and learn on the job. It's either succeed or pack your bags by year three.
Unfortunately many teams are not willing to let a coach mature and learn on the job. It's either succeed or pack your bags by year three.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:33 pm to 12thFairway
He's a new head coach. You cannot act the like you did as a coordinator. He's still finding his way. I trust he'll find it.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:37 pm to oleyeller
He's not a UGA fan, at least I don't think he is.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:37 pm to 12thFairway
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I don't consider the Tennessee game a loss
Too bad that isn't reflected in the standings.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:38 pm to 12thFairway
While I was watching I was thinking about how emotional and engaged he was throughout the entire game. Did you see him after he ran on the field & called timeout? He went insane. He's a fun Coach to watch. I hope he ends up doing well @ GA.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:39 pm to 12thFairway
I like this better than hypothetical richt year 16.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:40 pm to 12thFairway
Your hook shines too much.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:41 pm to 12thFairway
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The point is I don't like the beginning of Kirby's head coaching career. He's not the firey emotional guy running up and down the sidelines coaching and inspiring his players like he did at Alabama.
Uhh, well this wrong. you didnt see him on that last drive we had?
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:48 pm to oleyeller
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moral victories
Had it been Richt, the gates of hell would've been unleashed.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 9:05 pm to FearlessFreep
After the end of just four games we know so much.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 9:12 pm to JaboStokes
Just cause you have to check Richt's pulse every game doesn't mean a firey guy can't do well. He's getting at least 3 years so you better find some patience.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 9:48 pm to bama1959
I'm agnostic on Georgia. I'm an Alabama fan and a Kirby Smart fan. I want Kirby to do well but I don't like what I see. Kirby looks uncomfortable and the blowout to Ole Miss is completely uncharacteristic of the Alabama team Kirby coached for the last 9 years. Being a Head Coach is very different than a coordinator and Kirby doesn't appear to be making the transition well. Compare what Mark Richt is doing to what Kirby is doing - it's not pretty. He may well adapt and become a great HC - but, so far, I don't like the Kirby Smart I had complete confidence in at Alabama and don't see a flicker of hope he'll improve.
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