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Kirby Smart now Frontruner for South Carolina Job
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:33 am
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:33 am
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Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart "has emerged as the frontrunner" for the South Carolina head coaching vacancy, according to a report from FOX Sports' Bruce Feldman, adding to the coaching search chaos of this season.
Steve Spurrier abruptly resigned at South Carolina on Oct. 12, and one day later Smart was considered the betting favorite to replace the Head Ball Coach in Columbia, according to Bovada. More than a month later, that still is still the case.
Smart, who is in his ninth season at Alabama, has been beside Nick Saban since his LSU days. The former Georgia defensive back has led the Crimson Tide to a No. 3 national ranking in total defense (265 yards allowed per game) this year.
The Gamecocks have posted a 3-8 (1-7 SEC) record and their season will end this weekend after a rivalry game with No. 1 Clemson. Second-ranked Alabama (10-1, 6-1 SEC) will travel to Auburn for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 28.
"I'm happy for our coaches to be recognized, and have opportunities," Saban said earlier this season. "When the time comes, I'll do everything I can to help them and I think they all know that. But at the same time, their job and their responsibility right now is to stay focused on our team and what we're doing. I think they all understand that."
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Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:34 am to Rizzy
If only we had a board for this
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:35 am to Rizzy
So muschamp 2.0, cool.
At least muschamp spread his wings a bit before UF...kirby hasn't done a got damn thing in his career aside from ride saban's coattails.
At least muschamp spread his wings a bit before UF...kirby hasn't done a got damn thing in his career aside from ride saban's coattails.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:36 am to WG_Dawg
Ehhh, USCe isn't Florida though.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:36 am to WG_Dawg
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:36 am to Rizzy
Smart isn't going anywhere. If he wanted to become a HC, he would have already been gone
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:37 am to Chadaristic
why the casty? There are obvious parallels, and what I said is true. Muschamp was at LSU, AU, and Texas. Outside of 1 season (which is so embarrassing it doesn't need mentioning) kirby has exclusively followed saban his whole career.
And as mentioned, SC aint florida.
I'd love SC to get kirby. I was terrified of them getting herman.
And as mentioned, SC aint florida.
I'd love SC to get kirby. I was terrified of them getting herman.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:38 am to joshua2571
What if Kirby smart is the real key to all of Sabans success?
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:39 am to joshua2571
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Smart isn't going anywhere. If he wanted to become a HC, he would have already been gone
You realize he is only 39 years old, right? Maybe he has just been waiting for the best opportunity. I do believe he is the only coordinator we could hire to replace Les Miles that the fan base wouldn't melt over.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:40 am to Rizzy
frick
I don't like this, it's a HUGE gamble
I don't like this, it's a HUGE gamble
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:50 am to Rizzy
I think Kirby realizes that for him to have a shot at being head coach at Bama he will have to head coach experience
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:52 am to WG_Dawg
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why the casty?
Two reasons.
1. You said "got damn". I hate when people do that. Just say/type god damn or don't insinuate it. Just a personal pet peeve i've developed lately.
2. He's done more than just "ride saban's coattails". He's been the DC of some of the best defenses in college football for multiple seasons in a row. It just sounds like you are underselling him because of Saban. I'm not saying that Smart is guaranteed to be successful, but he isn't just any coordinator either imo. I think he is somewhere in between what Muschamp and McElwain are capable of as head coaches.
3. He's a proven recruiter as well.
This post was edited on 11/25/15 at 11:01 am
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:55 am to Gcockboi
Yeah I don't want a glorified coordinator as a HC...stupid.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:58 am to joshua2571
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Smart isn't going anywhere. If he wanted to become a HC, he would have already been gone
Dumbest post of the year candidate. Watch and learn son. This is the perfect job to cut his teeth on. He will recruit like Saban and build a East contender every year. Then he comes back in 4-5 years after Saban retires. Continues the dominance.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:59 am to SCgamecock2988
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Yeah I don't want a glorified coordinator as a HC...stupid.
In a year with 1,492,920 coaching vacancies, if you can get your hands on Kirby Smart, you take him.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 11:06 am to GetCocky11
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In a year with 1,492,920 coaching vacancies, if you can get your hands on Kirby Smart, you take him.
MF'ing this. There are a lot of girls at the dance, and we ain't the prettiest one. Find someone who wants the job and is halfway competent, and let's roll.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 11:06 am to Rizzy
Houston coach has it, smart won't leave for usce
Posted on 11/25/15 at 11:06 am to WG_Dawg
Well, they aren't getting Herman or Fuenfe. There are too many jobs ahead of them in the pecking order. And they need a young vibrant head coach. I can understand why they would hire Smart.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 11:08 am to KiffinsVisor
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Houston coach has
Withdrawn from consideration
Posted on 11/25/15 at 11:10 am to Rizzy
Kirby Smart is Ringo and Saban is Lennon/McCartney
I feel like this is a big risk. Should've let Smart prove himself at a smaller school.
I feel like this is a big risk. Should've let Smart prove himself at a smaller school.
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