Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart is a hot commodity this offseason and could be a strong candidate for two SEC jobs.
Not only is Smart said to be the leader for the South Carolina job, but he also is a top candidate for the Georgia vacancy. FOX’s Bruce Feldman reports that Smart is getting “strong consideration” for the gig.
It sounds like Smart has interest in the job.
From what I understand, Kirby Smart wanted to see what happened with UGA first before moving on with South Carolina
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) November 29, 2015
Multiple Georgia insiders believe Smart is a leader for the gig:
Alabama DC Kirby Smart, who is a former UGA player, is probably the front runner at this point for the UGA Head Coaching job.
— Georgia Sports Now (@GASportsNow) November 29, 2015
All week long I have heard that Kirby Smart is the man coming in to replace Richt. Will be interesting to see if that happens.
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) November 29, 2015
Smart, 39, grew up in Georgia and played defensive back for the Bulldogs. He has been an assistant under Nick Saban since 2004 and even turned down a defensive coordinator position with Georgia a few years ago to remain with the Crimson Tide. He may feel ready to make the move now.
