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Kirby Smart now Frontrunner for South Carolina Job
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:32 am
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:32 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 10:32 am to Rizzy
I'd hate to lose Kirby, but this would be a good spot for him and an easy place to be able to root for him as well.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:35 am to Rizzy
Solid job for him, just like with Coach Mac I'd be rooting for him to succeed. I wonder if he'd target any current/recent Bama assistants to go with him?
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:36 am to Rizzy
Wish he would start at a smaller program first, then head to an SEC program. Not to say he's not going to be successful, but let him get the feel of everything first. I think the Memphis job is going to be open, that would a great place to start
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Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:37 am to Rizzy
You have to think he waits to see what LSU and Jimbo do. He would likely be FSU's top choice.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:42 am to Rizzy
Posted on 11/25/15 at 10:46 am to Rizzy
Uh Rizzy,
Do you realize that Feldman is recycling quotes from a month ago?
It's called click bait. Noting has emerged that shows Kirby is the front runner other than Fox Sports trying to generate news and traffic.
Do some research before posting - it took me about two minutes to trace the original quotes in the story.
Do you realize that Feldman is recycling quotes from a month ago?
It's called click bait. Noting has emerged that shows Kirby is the front runner other than Fox Sports trying to generate news and traffic.
Do some research before posting - it took me about two minutes to trace the original quotes in the story.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 12:36 pm to Rizzy
These articles are a dime a dozen this time of year, and in and of themselves mean absolutely nothing. First of all, just because a source at USCe lets it slip that they are interested in Smart, it doesn't mean that Smart has any interest whatsoever. Second, I doubt seriously that any coach on any contending team has had any conversations whatsoever at this point with any other schools. The school may reach out to an agent like Sexton, but that's it at this point.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 12:50 pm to Rizzy
Perfect place for Kirby to get his feet wet. Hope he is the coach I think he will be
Posted on 11/25/15 at 2:21 pm to Rizzy
Breaking news: Saban to be Texas' top choice.
I hear they'll likely "break the bank" to get him.
I hear they'll likely "break the bank" to get him.
Posted on 11/25/15 at 5:19 pm to Rizzy
Hope he doesn't take Cochran with him.
Posted on 11/27/15 at 3:25 am to Rizzy
I haven't read the whole thread, but imho, Kirby would be foolish to go to South Carolina. I actually would like him to go somewhere though just so we can see if he is any good at running a program. I'm still hung up on Dubose and do not feel comfortable handing the reigns to Kirby yet, when Saban is done of course.
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