Smart was a four-year letterman at defensive back for Georgia and a first-team All-SEC selection as a senior. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] He finished his career with 13 interceptions, which ranked fourth all-time at Georgia, and led the Bulldogs with six interceptions in 1997 and five in 1998 .

2021年7月21日 · The high powered passing attacks across college football have created the need for more packages that deploy five and six defensive backs, but the Mint Front will still be a huge part of UGA’s base defense.

2021年2月23日 · Smart’s defense, by contrast, appears more molded by the proliferation of the spread offense that coincides with his coaching career. His defense is more condensed, more streamlined, more focused. In short, Smart’s defense appears to have fewer individual play calls, but with more checks and adjustments built-in.

1 天前 · Dec 4, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks to defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) after an Alabama Crimson Tide touchdown during the SEC championship game at Mercedes ...

Smart was a four-year letterman at defensive back for Georgia, where he was a First-Team All-SEC pick as a senior. He finished his career with 13 interceptions, a mark that still ranks sixth in UGA annals, and paced the Bulldogs with six interceptions in 1997 and five in 1998.

2025年1月7日 · ATHENS - Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have added another defensive back through the transfer portal. After landing former USC Trojans safety Zion Branch a few days ago, Smart and the Bulldogs have landed safety Jaden Harris through the transfer portal.

2021年11月1日 · Here's how Kirby Smart recruited and schemed this unit to a potentially all-time level. In an era defined by offense, the Bulldogs have built their title contender behind a ferocious...

2023年12月7日 · Kirby Smart, the football coach, had a stint as a defensive back at the University of Georgia before transitioning into coaching. During his time as a player, he played a role in leading the Bulldogs to victory in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship in 1998.

Smart was a four-year letterman at defensive back for Georgia, where he was a First-Team All-SEC pick as a senior. He finished his career with 13 interceptions, a mark that still ranks sixth in UGA annals, and paced the Bulldogs with six interceptions in 1997 and five in 1998.

2024年9月3日 · Fresh off a season-opening 31-point win against Clemson, head coach Kirby Smart and defensive back JaCorey Thomas addressed the media. The Bulldogs discussed injuries and the defensive...