Where did Kirby Smart Grow Up?

Smart was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and grew up in Bainbridge, Georgia.

Did Kirby Smart graduate from Georgia?

He led the SEC in interceptions during his final season. A four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, Smart received his bachelor’s degree in Finance from Georgia in 1998 and his master’s in Physical Education from Florida State in 2003.

Is Kirby Smart from Bainbridge GA?

Kirby Smart, the Bulldog from Bainbridge, GA. What does it mean to the people of Bainbridge that their native son is the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs? Everything.

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.

How much does the University of Georgia football coach make?

The university announced the long-anticipated contract extension Thursday. Smart will make $10.25 million this season, with his salary rising to $12.25 million by 2031.

How much does UGA pay Kirby?

Smart will earn a base salary of $10.25 million for the upcoming season. He can add as much as $1.525 million in bonuses, up from $1.15 million, per the Banner-Herald.