What years did Kirby Smart play at Georgia?

The two coaches have seen their paths cross before. Smart, an All-SEC safety at Georgia, played in Athens from 1995-1998.

What number was Kirby Smart when he played for Georgia Bulldogs?

When Kirby Smart arrived as a player at Georgia in the mid-1990s, there was no discussion with coaches about what number he would be. “I knew nothing about 16,” Smart said. “That’s just what they gave me, and I didn’t go in and complain about it, I promise you that.”

Did Kirby Smart play football for Georgia?

Kirby Smart was a first-team All-SEC selection during the senior season of his playing career at Georgia in 1998. The year before, he helped the Bulldogs take down rival Florida. And he also once intercepted Peyton Manning, who was at Tennessee at the time.

Who is the highest paid college football coach?

Nick Saban remains college football’s highest-paid coach for the third consecutive year. According to USA Today, pay for college football head coaches experienced its greatest one-year spike in 2022 — an average increase of 15.3% since 2021.

Are Nick Saban and Kirby Smart friends?

“We have a great relationship,” Smart said of his friendship with Saban. “We’re not texting and calling buddy buddy, but I don’t do that with anybody.” Still, some national media figures have tried to turn the Saban-Smart rivalry into more than what it is.

How much did Kirby Smart make winning the national championship?

Making the national championship will net Smart $750,000 while winning it will increase his bonus to $1,000,000. As far as a buyout is concerned, if Smart’s contract is terminated by Georgia without cause before Dec.