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re: AJC reporting Kirby Smart for UGA Job
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:56 pm to VFL1800FPD
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:56 pm to VFL1800FPD
Hoping that UGA fans can set aside their feelings about the Richt decision and get behind Coach Smart regardless.
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Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:59 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
Meh... A place like Georgia shouldn't be your first gig.
I don't understand hiring a DC in such an offensive era. You can find good DCs. You better damn well be competent on offense and you better not be changing OCs every other year. Recipe for disaster as we've seen.
I don't understand hiring a DC in such an offensive era. You can find good DCs. You better damn well be competent on offense and you better not be changing OCs every other year. Recipe for disaster as we've seen.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:59 pm to BoomerJam
I think he was one of the best hires you could've made all things considered. Ties to UGA, respected, success as a coordinator, Saban tree etc. We'll see how it plays out
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:59 pm to Mohican
Well, to be fair, it can't get much worse than Schottenheimer. Plus, Kirby is a UGA grad...
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:01 pm to PNW
Muschamp 2.0.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:02 pm to chattabama
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Keep in mind that UGA is going to be saving some money by not paying Smart as much as Richt. They can afford to pony up more money
Smart is no dummy. He played and coached at UGA. He knows exactly where UGA gets in its own way. He also makes $1.5M as a DC at a program that is doing pretty well. Bet your sweet arse he already handled the coach salary gig. If he wants Will say your goodbyes.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:02 pm to PNW
I'm very exited by the hire. He recruits the areas that we recruit already. He can show up at a recruits house with national title rings all over his hand and sell them on winning....something he has alot of experience with at Alabama. This is a homerun hire.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:06 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
The comparisons to Muschamp are moronic. Anyone who has ever spent 2 minutes watching them in action know that Smart is more like McElwain in terms of personality and absolutely nothing like Muschamp.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:08 pm to Kcoyote
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Hopefully he's going to be around for the playoff run.
he'll fulfill his duties bro.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:10 pm to redandblackattack
I wish Kirby well, although I think it would be super shitty to bail on a team headed to the playoffs.
I mean, I can understand leaving before a regular bowl game, but the stakes are kinda different.
I mean, I can understand leaving before a regular bowl game, but the stakes are kinda different.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:11 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
I know people are talking about his lack of head coaching experience, but he was groomed to be a head coach under Saban. He ran the defense, make no mistake about it - it was his baby. I'm sure he and Saban have talked about who will go with him and who will stay.
Bama was lucky to have him for a long time. Not sure where he turns for an offensive coordinator . . . think he looks at Lane?
I wonder if Mel Tucker gets a shot at the def. coordinator job at Bama. Not sure, his reign as the DC with the Bears was pretty bad - yet, he has always been a pretty good DB coach, he improved Bama's DBs this year.
Bama was lucky to have him for a long time. Not sure where he turns for an offensive coordinator . . . think he looks at Lane?
I wonder if Mel Tucker gets a shot at the def. coordinator job at Bama. Not sure, his reign as the DC with the Bears was pretty bad - yet, he has always been a pretty good DB coach, he improved Bama's DBs this year.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:12 pm to IAmReality
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I wish Kirby well, although I think it would be super shitty to bail on a team headed to the playoffs.
I mean, I can understand leaving before a regular bowl game, but the stakes are kinda different.
It's his Alma Mater and the only job in the world he would have left Bama for. This is a once in a life time opportunity that you can't just walk away from. This is a big deal.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:12 pm to GetCocky11
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We were never gonna get Smart if UGA wanted him. No need to be angry about this one.
I'm angry about the whole fiasco that has developed.
Tanner has had longer than anyone to get his shite in order and we're left picking thru the trash for a HC.
It's not okay and it will never be okay with me.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:13 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Are u saying Kirby is not capable of beating teams like Kentucky and Vanderbilt?
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:15 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
Definitely some positives to Smart as the next DC. He played at UGA, brilliant DC and coached at very successful program for the past 8 years.
But....
Have to admit that no HC experience does give this UGA fan pause... then again, Rich was an OC and he had no HC experience. Hopefully, a much better OC is on the way.
Sorry to see Richt go but it was time for a change. Rich won a lot games but the losses to ranked teams and the way we lost, especially over the past 3 - 5 years was getting very old.
But....
Have to admit that no HC experience does give this UGA fan pause... then again, Rich was an OC and he had no HC experience. Hopefully, a much better OC is on the way.
Sorry to see Richt go but it was time for a change. Rich won a lot games but the losses to ranked teams and the way we lost, especially over the past 3 - 5 years was getting very old.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:18 pm to Inadvertent Whistle
I do hope Smart and the Bama defense can keep their focus on the rest of this run for a Championship. Finish strong at Bama.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:18 pm to bpatters69
being reported that he's taking cochran as well. why would cochran leave? makes no sense
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:28 pm to MrBiriwa
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Kirby got the job he wanted all along.
Congrats to him. Hope he does well.
No doubt. He landed his dream job. I hope it works out for him. It'll definitely bring an interesting twist to future the wlocp
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:28 pm to assassin18
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Why would cochran leave? makes no sense
Because they're friends. Just like he and Boom. Which is why we'll take Boom off the Gus Bus if we dam well want him.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:30 pm to WorkinDawg
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Not true. Boom does not have the required self control or people skills to be a head coach. Smart acted like a head coach when he was 11. Will it amount to wins? Who knows....but they are not similar risks by any stretch
Hit the nail on the head. I hate to see him go, but knew it was going to happen.
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