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Kirby Smart went public with what he thinks about Sankey's nine game conference schedule.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:50 am
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:50 am
During the post game press conference Kirby was asked about the impact of injuries and such.
He then stated that since he was asked about this issue, he would get up on his soap box and comment on going to the nine game schedule.
In essence, he explained how banged up both teams were and this was their ninth conference game. Next year the SEC CG would become a tenth game.
He also stated that he has been in contact with other SEC coaches who have same viewpoint. It is simply too much with an extra weekend where another eight losses will be added into the mix and where teams will continue to accumulate even more potential injuries. There are simply no easy games in the SEC. All the games are very physical.
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Starting at the 12:00 minute mark...
From my point of view:
Sankey is apparently only looking at the money while trying to please ESPN.
Meanwhile, all of the SEC teams are being put at a further disadvantage compared to opponents from other conferences.
He then stated that since he was asked about this issue, he would get up on his soap box and comment on going to the nine game schedule.
In essence, he explained how banged up both teams were and this was their ninth conference game. Next year the SEC CG would become a tenth game.
He also stated that he has been in contact with other SEC coaches who have same viewpoint. It is simply too much with an extra weekend where another eight losses will be added into the mix and where teams will continue to accumulate even more potential injuries. There are simply no easy games in the SEC. All the games are very physical.
LINK
Starting at the 12:00 minute mark...
From my point of view:
Sankey is apparently only looking at the money while trying to please ESPN.
Meanwhile, all of the SEC teams are being put at a further disadvantage compared to opponents from other conferences.
This post was edited on 12/7/25 at 10:55 am
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Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:53 am to Chip82
Based on the current CFP structure, SEC is stupid to go to 9 games.
At a minimum the SEC title game needs to be removed
At a minimum the SEC title game needs to be removed
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:55 am to Chip82
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:55 am to Chip82
He is right even though Georgia always gets the easiest conference schedule ( but but but we can’t help it if Auburn and Florida suck)
This post was edited on 12/7/25 at 10:56 am
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:55 am to Chip82
Sankey is an employee. He’s not making unilateral decisions.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:55 am to Chip82
Well, the good news for teams like Georgia who schedule a second power four out of conference game is that they should just cancel those games and schedule teams like Purdue and Northwestern. I’m kidding, I mean teams like Charleston Southern and Austin Peay.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:55 am to windsor1977
Bama, Texas and Ole Miss games were on the road last year.
Opened with Clemson and neutral with FL
Seems pretty stout to me
Opened with Clemson and neutral with FL
Seems pretty stout to me
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:57 am to windsor1977
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He is right even though Georgia always gets the easiest conference schedule ( but but but we can’t help it if Auburn and Florida).
Easiest how?
Please explain in full detail. I want to know how playing Alabama and Texas twice in back to back seasons fits into your argument.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:57 am to Chip82
When Sankey was on the stage during the award ceremony yesterday, I was wanting to boo and throw tomatoes at him. He has failed the teams of this conference.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:59 am to windsor1977
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even though Georgia always gets the easiest conference schedule
Literally had the toughest schedule last 2 years. Idiot
Posted on 12/7/25 at 10:59 am to LSUEnvy
Sankey is a carpetbagging corporatist sellout
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:00 am to UltimaParadox
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Based on the current CFP structure, SEC is stupid to go to 9 games.
correct, Kirby was right
this needs to be changed now, and the 2026 schedule reworked
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:02 am to Chip82
Kirby's right.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:02 am to windsor1977
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He is right even though Georgia always gets the easiest conference schedule ( but but but we can’t help it if Auburn and Florida suck)
Who did UGA not play that would’ve been such a difference maker….Bama twice, Ole Miss, Texass…and who’s schedule was so much harder?
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:03 am to Chip82
I think the scholarship cap has to go up further for 9 possibly 10 conference games with the cg.....
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:07 am to windsor1977
You really are a idiot
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:07 am to UltimaParadox
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Based on the current CFP structure, SEC is stupid to go to 9 games.
Yep I hate watching cupcake games. Poor entertainment value. But give the structure, it makes the most sense for the schools to do it.
FSU sucks but they have talent. Bama wins vs UTEP. Same with Texas, etc.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:07 am to JCdawg
Georgia's SOS ranked 11th of the 16 SEC teams this season.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/fpi/_/view/resume/group/8/sort/resume.avgsosrank/dir/asc
https://www.espn.com/college-football/fpi/_/view/resume/group/8/sort/resume.avgsosrank/dir/asc
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:09 am to ugastreaker
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Who did UGA not play that would’ve been such a difference maker….Bama twice, Ole Miss, Texass…and who’s schedule was so much harder?
The UGA soft schedule is just a point with no context and has been for some time. No reason to argue with someone that has nothing to backup their argument.
Posted on 12/7/25 at 11:12 am to Chip82
Snakey is an ESPN minion. Disney owns Snakey.
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