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re: Kirby Smart is officially a 1/3 of the way through Richt's tenor. When is a NC required?
Posted on 5/27/20 at 11:59 am to Dawgfanman
Posted on 5/27/20 at 11:59 am to Dawgfanman
In 2010, he beat UGA and Florida in the same year, in only his second year following the disastrous Croom years. Not banner years for either school by any means, but teams with way more talent.
In 2014, he beat #8 LSU, #6 Texas A&M, and #2 Auburn... three games in a row.
In 2017, he beat a more-talented but poorly coached #12 LSU 37-7 before losing to Georgia 31-3 and Auburn 49-10, probably due to his lackluster recruiting and program building even by his ninth year, another point I made in my original post.
He did all of this at a school which couldn't even beat Maine before he arrived.
In 2014, he beat #8 LSU, #6 Texas A&M, and #2 Auburn... three games in a row.
In 2017, he beat a more-talented but poorly coached #12 LSU 37-7 before losing to Georgia 31-3 and Auburn 49-10, probably due to his lackluster recruiting and program building even by his ninth year, another point I made in my original post.
He did all of this at a school which couldn't even beat Maine before he arrived.
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Posted on 5/27/20 at 12:12 pm to TeddyWestside
I agree with your points. I think what Mullen did at MSU gets downplayed by some (particularly some UGA fans who white knight for Kirby come hell or high water).
The barometer for me is who would I want coaching at LSU. Mullen or Kirby? It's close, but I give the nod to Mullen. He far exceeded expectations at MSU, and he gave LSU one hell of a game this season, probably our closest of the season.
Kirby, based on the resources at UGA, is largely doing what he's supposed to be doing.
Just my .02, but I agree with your points about Mullen.
The barometer for me is who would I want coaching at LSU. Mullen or Kirby? It's close, but I give the nod to Mullen. He far exceeded expectations at MSU, and he gave LSU one hell of a game this season, probably our closest of the season.
Kirby, based on the resources at UGA, is largely doing what he's supposed to be doing.
Just my .02, but I agree with your points about Mullen.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 12:19 pm to TeddyWestside
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but teams with way more talent.
Our talent level was iffy at best in '10
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2014, he beat #8 LSU, #6 Texas A&M, and #2 Auburn... three games in a row.
Do what?LSU and A&M both went 8-5 and weren't top 25 teams and Auburn ended up ranked 22nd.
He lost to every top 20 team he played INCLUDING the boat racing
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Posted on 5/27/20 at 12:23 pm to TeddyWestside
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In 2014, he beat #8 LSU, #6 Texas A&M, and #2 Auburn... three games in a row.
And all three teams finished with 5 or more losses by the end of the year. Big fricking deal.
Posted on 5/27/20 at 12:36 pm to TeddyWestside
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In 2010, he beat UGA and Florida in the same year, in only his second year following the disastrous Croom years. Not banner years for either school by any means, but teams with way more talent.
A decent accomplishment. 2010 wasn’t just “not a banner year” it’s the worst UGA team in a quarter century.
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In 2014, he beat #8 LSU, #6 Texas A&M, and #2 Auburn... three games in a row.
Using rankings from the time of the game? Come on. None of those teams were top 10 teams.
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In 2017, he beat a more-talented but poorly coached #12 LSU 37-7 before losing to Georgia 31-3 and Auburn 49-10, probably due to his lackluster recruiting and program building even by his ninth year, another point I made in my original post.
Again with the day of game rankings...he was not just overwhelmed by UGA talent that day. Kirby clowned him from start to finish. How bout that call for the first UGA TD? Pretty good game planning and coaching..
Mullen is a solid coach, Kirby is also, both have their strengths. People never give credit for the good gameday decisions their own coaches make and always overstate that of their opponents.
Both coaches are going to feel increasing pressure to “get over the hump” but it’s helpful to keep in mind that Kirby already got over a few humps Mullen is still struggling with.
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