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re: Just a few random reflections on the day after. Feel free to join in.

Posted on 1/11/23 at 8:53 pm to
Posted by agentoranj1990
Mableton
Member since Oct 2016
912 posts
Posted on 1/11/23 at 8:53 pm to
Couple of good points. Kirby is responsible for the culture. He gets players who genuinely like to play football and hit - hit very hard. I think in this day and age there are a sect of 5 stars that want to money grab with the NIL. Kirby is taking advantage of this and gets 5 stars who want NIL, want to win championships, and play in the NFL. Monken is a great coordinator and Stetson came back and obviously learned the playbook very well. I imagine as long as Monken is here we will excel on offense. As far as Kirby's future, I wonder how long he will keep coaching. I don't think he will test the NFL, but it wouldn't surprise me if he won 2 more NC's if he decided to step down for a few years. I would expect if that happens he would stay tied to UGA in some capacity. Just some things he said last year in his interview after the NC. He was expressing how much he disliked some things about college football like the transfer portal. Still he is the king of the state. He could keep building up his foundation while coaching UGA. He should be able to keep guys like Bobo and Muschamp around to help him manage the program. I think one key to Kirby staying for the long haul will be his ability to maintain coaches that help him run the program. Saban seems to be losing that ability after all the attrition he has had.
Posted by AirbusDawg
Milton, Ga
Member since Jan 2018
2312 posts
Posted on 1/11/23 at 9:53 pm to
I truly can't see another year where UGA isn't in the playoffs as long as Smart is our coach. I think we have a better team moving into next year than we have the previous two years, and we three peat. After that, there is no way in hell Kirby doesn't have a team not in the top 12. The crazy thing is, he kinda makes it look easy. He has built a winning system, and it's plug and play with four and five stars and great coaching hires. There may be a year where he sees a lot of coaches leave all at once, but that is the only thing that can stop this train. It's a great feeling to be an alumni, and after this semester, my daughter will join me as a graduate. I had the pleasure of spending the weekend with her and soaking in this championship. Memories that will last a lifetime!
This post was edited on 1/11/23 at 9:55 pm
Posted by VoxDawg
Glory, Glory
Member since Sep 2012
60336 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 7:08 am to
quote:

Which is why my Gunner Stockton hype has been slowly intensifying all season.

Posted by VoxDawg
Glory, Glory
Member since Sep 2012
60336 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 7:10 am to
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here may be a year where he sees a lot of coaches leave all at once, but that is the only thing that can stop this train.

My biggest question mark would be what our post-Monken plans are, whenever that is needed. Of course, I'm not making $29k/day like Kirby is, so if I'm asking it, I'd imagine that CKS already has an answer.
Posted by meansonny
ATL
Member since Sep 2012
25709 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 8:05 am to
I never thought coach Pittman was going to leave.
I didn't see the leap from OL Coach to head coach.

I know Monk can go. But it feels like very specific circumstances to the NFL (he will never work for another offensive NFL HC again).

I've heard rumors that Monk was the guy for 2019. He just got that 2nd shot as OC with another NFL team and we settler for Coley.

I imagine Kirby has "favorites" in his mind. The challenge is the timing.
But what OC wouldn't want to work in Athens? It is the perfect job (outside of wanting to be a head coach or OC in the nfl).
Posted by GurleyGirl
Georgia
Member since Nov 2015
13173 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 8:25 am to
At 56 Monken is a prime candidate for a head coaching job but he seems like the type who might be happier with a career as an OC.
He could probably make more money as an OC in the NFL but as you aptly point out, Athens is a pretty nice environment to settle into without the pressure of an NFL gig.
Monken seems to be working well with Kirby. Kirby was a DC so the offense is Monken's domain.
My guess is Monken will be happy to stay at Georgia as long as our admins continue to pay him what he's worth which is a lot.
Posted by Floyd Dawg
Silver Creek, GA
Member since Jul 2018
3917 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 9:07 am to
I really believe a HC position is the only way Monken leaves Athens until he retires. The NFL OC position is skewing younger and younger these days and 56 is too old IMO.
Posted by meansonny
ATL
Member since Sep 2012
25709 posts
Posted on 1/12/23 at 9:49 am to
I understand what you are saying about the youth movement.

But there are all types of OCs in the NFL. Under 40 does not have a stranglehold on OC jobs.

If a defensive minded NFL HC offers Monken what Kirby is offering (full control) he takes it. I don't have a doubt about it.
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