The son of a coach himself, Smart started his football career playing high school ball with the Bainbridge High School (Georgia) Bearcats. He then moved on to play defensive back for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. As a senior, he was a first-team All-SEC pick. He finished his career with 13 interceptions, which is currently fourth on the all-time Georgia ranks. He was also a four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Coach Smart has played with and coached with some pretty high profile coaches and teams. He is a tireless recruiter, and he is Coach Saban's ace in the hole when it comes to making adjustments on the defensive side of the ball during gametime.
His background is steeped in good ole southern style football. He was a graduate asst. coach under Bobby Bowden, where he coached defensive backs. Mickey Andrews the defensive guru for so many years at Florida State says he is one of the brightest minds in college football.
He's had his taste of the NFL, under Coach Nick Saban and The Miami Dolphins. He came to Alabama as the defensive Coordinator in 2007 following Coach Saban from the NFL. This makes his third stop with Coach Saban. He was also at LSU in 2004 while Nick Saban was head coach in Baton Rouge.
Everyone seems to be trying to steal our boy away. Texas Tech, Georgia, Florida State has had their eye on Kirby as well. Why? He's as good as it gets, and he's had the best teachers money can buy. Kirby can flat out coach. He seems to always have the defense in the right formation when the ball is snapped. And the guys play hard for him.
I know that Darth Saban is the mastermind, but Kirby could do the job on his own just fine. I sure am gonna miss him when he takes that Georgia job after this season. It is his for the taking when Richt leaves the Bulldog camp. He sure has been a bright spot around Tuscaloosa though.
I think he will have another fantastic season this year, let's hope we can give ole Kirby another reason to stick around T-Town for another year! RTR
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