“But it’s the same face.”. Although everything in the previous sentence is true, the last line is the one that defines Smart the most. He is an American soccer mentor and former player. Smart’s voice rang out over the loudspeakers, “Ladies and gentlemen, please rise.” Then, his face appeared on the screen, smiling. Kirby Smart was on hand, on the sideline in fact, for that game and obviously must have came away extremely impressed. “He was a defensive guy who came out there and fouled. 1999............................................Georgia (Admin. He is the head trainer of the University of Georgia. A four-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, Smart received his bachelorâs degree in Finance from Georgia in 1998 and his masterâs in Physical Education from Florida State in 2003. Smart’s father, Sonny, was a high school football coach at Bainbridge and Rabun County. “Did we always know he was going to be the head coach at the University of Georgia? Members of the media were allowed 12 minutes of viewing time. His unit averaged 162.2 rushing yards per game, third in the SEC. He coached Thomas Brown, Danny Ware and Kregg Lumpkin â all future NFL players. In 2004 at LSU, he tutored two NFL draft picks: Corey Webster (second round, New York Giants) and Travis Daniels (fourth round, Miami). Full Name: Kirby Paul Smart “I had the great fortune of going (to Georgia),” Smart said. Smart had served on the Alabama staff the previous nine years, the past seven as defensive coordinator. The Bainbridge High School prospect in the 2022 class is ranked as a top 25 player in the country on the 247Sports composite rankings. Smart was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and grew up in Bainbridge, Georgia. High School: Bainbridge (Ga.) HS, 1994 Three straight SEC Eastern Division championships, 44 wins, one SEC title, three bowl victories, and an appearance in one national championship game are more than respectable rewards over a four-year period. Thatâs what Georgia got when it hired Alabama defensive coordinator and former Bulldog player and assistant coach Kirby Smart to head the program in December, 2015. Both Smart and his players reaped the bounty of their banner 2017 season. He was named George Munger National Coach of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club, SEC Coach of the Year by the Associated Press and SEC Coaches, and the Regional Coach of the Year by the AFCA. Roquan Smith earned first-team All-America honors and the Dick Butkus Award as the nationâs top linebacker. Smith, Isaiah Wynn and Sony Michel were all taken in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, which also claimed seniors Nick Chubb, Lorenzo Carter and Javon Wims in subsequent rounds. Playing Experience: "I haven't seen anyone in Bainbridge in the past month who isn't just over the moon because of Kirby and his family," said Griffin. He is the son of Sharon Smart (his mother) and Sonny Smart (his father). He completed his education from the Bainbridge High school where his interest in football was ignited. Smart was the running backs coach for Georgiaâs 2005 SEC Championship team. Frankly, he looks pretty much the same. Kines joked that Smart was already a coach when he arrived as a freshman at Georgia, but he didn’t have to joke. The Crimson Tide ranked fourth nationally in scoring defense, fifth in total defense, seventh in rushing defense and 11th in pass defense. "As the son of a high school coach and the best English teacher in the world, I’ve always aspired to … Smart was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and grew up in Bainbridge, Georgia. 22 North Carolina. He led the Bulldogs to an 8-5 final record, which included a victory over TCU in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Julia (Feb. 8, 2008), and Andrew (May 25, 2012) Smart’s competitiveness was noticed at a young age in Bainbridge. “We watched him grow up. 1 NFL Draft pick Tim Couch a combined three times in two games. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and assistant Nick Williams both hail from Bainbridge, giving the Dawgs a strong hometown edge with Bouie. During his tenure at Alabama, the Crimson Tide won three BCS National Championships, one College Football Playoff national title, three SEC crowns, six SEC Western Division titles, and was ranked in the nationâs final top 10 the last eight years in a row. The Tide led the nation in total defense, scoring defense and rush defense while ranking seventh in pass defense and pass efficiency defense. View Full Item. Against New Mexico State in 1995, he became the second Bulldog in school history to score on a field goal block. “We saw him on the little league fields and the midget football fields,” Bainbridge High School principal Tommie Howell said. Whether the coaches are related, coached with or played for one another, several Georgia athletics coaches are connected to other notable college and professional coaches across the country. 2014...............Alabama (Defensive Coordinator / Secondary) Archival photos of Bainbridge, Ga. native Kirby Smart when he played for the University of Georgia during 1995-1998. ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (1990/1999) Bainbridge High School football player Kirby Smart, circa 1990s. Sonny Smart coached Kirby at Bainbridge and later coached at Rabun County. Instead of skyscrapers, there Kirby Smart wàs born on December 23, 1975. He was promoted to head coach by 1988. Smart began his playing career at Bainbridge High School and went on to play college football at the University of Georgia, where he was teammates with defensive linemen Antonio Cochran, Emarlos Leroy, linebacker Brandon Tolbert, and Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey. 1991-93...................................................................... Bainbridge HS Over a … “He got us lined up correctly, the entire defense,” Matthews said. His dream was to one day be a high school head coach. The two lived 45 minutes from each other — Bobo in Thomasville and Smart in Bainbridge. People saw it on the baseball diamond, on the basketball court, at the Bainbridge Barracudas’ swim meets and, obviously, on the football field. At G-Day in April, moments before “Baba O’Riley” by The Who began to play, the Sanford Stadium video board was black. In addition to his coaching duties, Smart oversees the Kirby Smart Family Foundation, which is focused on being champions in the community by supporting needy children and families facing adversity. That reason is the head coach, Kirby Smart. “I knew who No. Birthdate: December 23, 1975 The son of a high school football coach, Smart began his playing career at Bainbridge High School and went on to play college football at the University of Georgia, where he was teammates with defensive linemen Antonio Cochran, Emarlos Leroy, linebacker Brandon Tolbert, and future All-Pro cornerback … Rather, they faced off on the basketball court. His 2014 Alabama defense ranked fourth nationally against the run. “But every Alabama fan knew he was going to leave sooner or later.”. Smart was a four-year letterman at defensive back for Georgia and a first-team All-SECselection as a senior. 2005....................................Georgia (Assistant Coach / RBs) There are many more connections to Bainbridge in the Georgia program. Instead of skyscrapers, there are oak trees blanketed with Spanish moss. Despite both being high school stars who went on to play at Georgia, they didn’t play against each other on the field. We didn’t know that, but we knew he was going to be successful.”. Box 541 Bainbridge GA 39818 Phone: 229-246-1864 Fax: 229-246-3800 secretary@bainbridgefumc.org Kirby Smart, former Bearcats football player and head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, is returning to his roots next month for a fundraiser event at Bainbridge Country Club. While appearing on the "Paul Finebaum Show" on Friday, head coach Kirby Smart said whether or not junior running back Sony Michel plays against North Carolina on Sept. 3 "may even be a game-time decision. Salinger, who was stationed at Bainbridge Army Air Base in the early 1940s. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Innovation, video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. When a Walmart and McDonald’s appear alongside the road, it’s an unusual sight. Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart talks on his headset during the G-Day spring scrimmage at Sanford Stadium on April 16, 2016 in Athens, Ga. 2015.........................Alabama (Defensive Coordinator / ILBs) He served six years on the collegiate level as the running backs coach at Georgia (2005), defensive backs coach at LSU (2004), graduate assistant at Florida State (2002-03), defensive coordinator/linebackers coach (2001) and defensive backs coach (2000) at Valdosta State, and administrative assistant at Georgia (1999). Â. Smartâs 2019 Bulldogs became the first team in school history to win 11 or more games for a third straight season. The senior class posted a four-year record of 44-12, matching the school record of 44 wins for a senior class. Along the 2019 schedule, Georgia defeated three Top 15 teams in the final CFP ranking â Notre Dame, Florida, and Auburn â and finished as the fourth-ranked team in the final polls. The Bulldogs capped their season with a dominant victory over Baylor in the Allstate Sugar Bowl game. He helped junior safety Landon Collins earn unanimous First-Team All-America honors while being selected as a finalist for the Nagurski Trophy, Thorpe Award and Lott Trophy. 1995-98...................................................................... Georgia During his time at Alabama, he coached players at three different positions, in addition to his coordinating duties. He was recognized as the 2012 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year and the 2009 Broyles Award winner as college footballâs top assistant coach. He also was a finalist for the 2015 Broyles Award. When a Walmart and McDonald’s appear alongside the road, it’s an unusual sight. Instead, the senior was yelling at them, trying encouraging the defensive linemen to give more effort in their agility drill. Three-year letterman in football, basketball and baseball. First-team Class AAAA All-State as a senior. 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