10 hours ago, Big East Zebra said:

Why would Kirby even remotely consider this? He now is the King of college football, taking the crown from his mentor Nick Saban. Not a chance he leaves Athens for Atlanta. 

More of the Crown Prince, the King hasn't abdicated his throne just yet.

What if he left knowing Saban is close to retiring. So that he can try a NFL stint out then comeback and take the Bama job once he’s done. ??‍♂️

8 hours ago, DearToday said:

What if he left knowing Saban is close to retiring. So that he can try a NFL stint out then comeback and take the Bama job once he’s done. ??‍♂️

It's plausible to say it.  However, he grew up in Georgia,  his wife even played basketball at Georgia.  I think he's home.  With that said, that's also why Atlanta is probably the only job he'd ever consider but I'm just not seeing it.  

On 12/21/2023 at 9:30 AM, Big East Zebra said:

Why would Kirby even remotely consider this? He now is the King of college football, taking the crown from his mentor Nick Saban. Not a chance he leaves Athens for Atlanta. 

Clout.

What if he was able to succeed in the NFL and college? He'd really be the only one to ever do that. That's probably the only way to cement his legacy ahead of Saban.

1 hour ago, burreaux said:

Clout.

What if he was able to succeed in the NFL and college? He'd really be the only one to ever do that. That's probably the only way to cement his legacy ahead of Saban.

You don't think 5 or 6 national championships over the next 20-25 years would cut it?

2 hours ago, sportsfan41 said:

You don't think 5 or 6 national championships over the next 20-25 years would cut it?

Honestly no. I think that puts him in the same discussion as Saban. If he wants to prove beyond a doubt that he's the greatest coach of all time, then I think he'll need to do something that no one else could, win at both the professional and collegiate levels.

3 minutes ago, burreaux said:

Honestly no. I think that puts him in the same discussion as Saban. If he wants to prove beyond a doubt that he's the greatest coach of all time, then I think he'll need to do something that no one else could, win at both the professional and collegiate levels.

I disagree.  Especially with NIL, the transfer portal and a 12 team play-off.   

10 minutes ago, sportsfan41 said:

I disagree.  Especially with NIL, the transfer portal and a 12 team play-off.   

That's a good point, I hope those things help introduce some more parity in college football. As far as comparing resumes with the Sabans, Bryants, etc Smart will need at least 3-4 more championships to realistically be in that conversation and maybe even 6 or so to overtake them. I think that even one Super Bowl would effectively end that conversation.

Someone earlier asked about his motivation for potentially leaving Georgia and this is the only reason I could think of. He's not going to make significantly more money or spend less time coaching in the NFL. If I was going to leave Georgia it sure wouldn't be for the Falcons, I'd be looking for a good QB situation, like the Chargers. Ultimately though, I don't think he will leave. He's got the most resources in all of football right now and that won't be changing anytime soon.

47 minutes ago, burreaux said:

Honestly no. I think that puts him in the same discussion as Saban. If he wants to prove beyond a doubt that he's the greatest coach of all time, then I think he'll need to do something that no one else could, win at both the professional and collegiate levels.

Pete Carroll has won on both levels, never hear him discussed as all-time great in either. Jimmy Johnson won on both levels, so it's not like it hasn't been done.

14 hours ago, DearToday said:

What if he left knowing Saban is close to retiring. So that he can try a NFL stint out then comeback and take the Bama job once he’s done. ??‍♂️

He's not leaving Georgia with an eye towards Alabama. Kirby is a UGA Boy through and through. Kirby to Bama is a fantasy for Bama fans. If he leaves for the NFL, it will be because he wants that challenge and is planning to succeed at it. Not try it out and fall back on the Bama job.

10 hours ago, burreaux said:

Clout.

What if he was able to succeed in the NFL and college? He'd really be the only one to ever do that. That's probably the only way to cement his legacy ahead of Saban.

Pete Carroll is waiting for you on line 1.  He'd like to discuss winning an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl.....

21 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

Pete Carroll is waiting for you on line 1.  He'd like to discuss winning an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl.....

*One of the only ones...................................................................................................................................................

Happy now?

19 hours ago, Jumper_Dad said:

Pete Carroll has won on both levels, never hear him discussed as all-time great in either. Jimmy Johnson won on both levels, so it's not like it hasn't been done.

I forgot Barry Switzer and Paul Brown as college and NFL champion coaches.

19 hours ago, burreaux said:

*One of the only ones...................................................................................................................................................

Happy now?

There's a big difference in the way you presented it and him being one of 4-5 that did it.