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Kirby Smart knows his voice as the dean of SEC coaches only gets heard if Georgia keeps winning

Kirby Smart knows his voice as the dean of SEC coaches only gets heard if Georgia keeps winning

Summary

Kirby Smart, Georgia’s football coach and winner of two national titles, spoke at the SEC Media Days about focusing on winning games despite big changes in college football. Georgia aims to defend its SEC title and compete for another national championship in 2026, even with some key players gone.

Key Facts

  • Kirby Smart is the most experienced coach in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with two national championships.
  • He focuses on the details that help win games rather than broader issues like league expansion or legislation.
  • Georgia hopes to defend its SEC title in 2026 and aims for another national championship.
  • The team lost two starting offensive linemen to the NFL draft and needs to rebuild its receiving group.
  • Gunner Stockton is Georgia’s main quarterback heading into his redshirt senior season.
  • Stockton showed leadership by taking a risky position during a team-building whitewater rafting trip.
  • Smart is open about challenges in college sports, including name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments.
  • He supports the idea of the SEC playing under its own rules if a common set doesn’t form for college sports.
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