Coach Kirby Smart Appreciation Thread

[Crimson Bourne]

Just want to say a big thank you to Coach Smart. I was concerned when Coach Steele left for Clemson. But now I'm beginning to realize that Coach Smart may have had more of an impact on the Defense than Coach Steele. Anyway, Thank You Coach Smart. I hope Georgia don't come calling anytime soon.

 

[LCN]

He did . GA has my attention as well since 'Dawg fans are already turning up the heat on both Martinez and Richt .

 

[Mongo4Bama]

Good thread appreciation goes to him :biggrin:

:BigA:

 

[Rueben]

Tell Ga. they can have the ol' man in Tenn, or Chavez form LSwho, but they better leave Coach Smart alone.

 

[theBIGyowski]

I'm pretty sure he was the DC last year, while Coach Steele was the "Head Defensive Coach" or something like that. So, I am not surprised at all with how well prepared our guys are. I always thought of Coach Steele as more of a recruiter of talent and Coach Smart as a "players' coach" and X's and O's kind of guy.

 

[CapstoneGrad06]

I'm pretty sure he was the DC last year, while Coach Steele was the "Head Defensive Coach" or something like that. So, I am not surprised at all with how well prepared our guys are. I always thought of Coach Steele as more of a recruiter of talent and Coach Smart as a "players' coach" and X's and O's kind of guy.

Coach Smart may be just as good of a recruiter as well. He's done a fantastic job in the state of Georgia, as well as in his region in Alabama. He could very well be Rivals' Recruiter of the Year.
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[Dallas4Bama]

Coach Saban has a very high opinion of coach Smart. That should tell you plenty right there. I think CNS would put up a fight if suitors come calling on CKS too soon.
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[Vegas4Bama]

Great thread!

.............and, we "must" be willing/able to pay for the top offensive/defensive minds of the college game of today too!

BTW, Coach Steel's impact at Clemson is making a difference on their ability to win games!

Coach Saban, don't let anyone come knocking for Coach Smart!:BigA:

 

[BAMAFEVER50]

Coach Saban has a very high opinion of coach Smart. That should tell you plenty right there. I think CNS would put up a fight if suitors come calling on CKS too soon.
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agreed. 100%

 

[TidePrideGA]

He was already at UGAG in 2005 and helped lead them to a SECCG win. Coach Smart is a Saban man and I fully expect to see him at Alabama for a long time.

 

[UAME]

There seems to be a "Catch 22" to being a defensive coach under Saban. The good is that you are going to be working under one of the most respected defensive minds in modern football. I happen to think that if we lost Coach Smart, CNS would find the next Smart, Muschamp, etc. to bring in and begin training. That's not to say that I think Smart is useless; just that our defense wouldn't suffer a loss of braintrust.

And, that is also the problem that I think Coach Steele experienced. Right or wrong, the perception is that Coach Saban is running the defense. As a defensive assistant, it is very difficult to prove or stand on your own merit, because it is not clear how much of the success is yours or is really Coach Saban's. This almost doubles in Smart's case, because Saban is the "GA" coach for Kirby's positional responsibilities too: the secondary.

You wouldn't think that CKS would leave Bama for a lateral title move (i.e., DC @ UGA), but just like Steele, Kirby may start to believe that he will never get quality opportunities for a move up the ladder until he has shown that he can go out and do it on his own.

 

[TidePrideGA]

You wouldn't think that CKS would leave Bama for a lateral title move (i.e., DC @ UGA), but just like Steele, Kirby may start to believe that he will never get quality opportunities for a move up the ladder until he has shown that he can go out and do it on his own.

Yes that is a definite possibility, but one I hope never happens. Richt and Saban are two completely different coaches to work for. Richt is too laid back imo.

 

[GrayTide]

It is obvious that suitors will come calling. I look for Martinez to be shown the door at the end of this season. Kirby Smart is an excellent coach and I believe is loyal to CNS but that does not mean he wouldn't entertain other offers.

 

[TidePrideGA]

It is obvious that suitors will come calling. I look for Martinez to be shown the door at the end of this season. Kirby Smart is an excellent coach and I believe is loyal to CNS but that does not mean he wouldn't entertain other offers.

Very well could happen, the only issue is that Richt has been in the past loyal to a fault with his assistants. Lets hope that proves to be the case again. I just think the loyalty to Coach Saban will win out over his ties to UGA.