It is early yet, but it is being reported that Smith is finished as head coach in Atlanta.
Feel sure that Blank took a hard look at the last two seasons, and the new stadium that will be the home place for the Falcons.
Falcons/Dawgs coaching in my mind had paralleled each other for some time. Offensive line and other areas. Main one being both of these coaches are referred to as "nice guys". Both coaches are friends.
Blank is making a move that he knows has to be made, the Falcon faithful are going to be heard.
The Group that controls UGA football will not release either the Head Coach or the Athletic Director. As yet, they have not learned a lesson.
Mark Richt in Charlotte already talking about the quarterback battle in 2015. He refers to Ramsey and Park with Eason arriving in 2016, guess that is that.
Also see where the Public Relations group is out with a video of Richt and his NASCAR ride in Charlotte. Video eases into Georgia football talk. Classic piece of PR work, soften those hearts with video that shows our head coach took a ride. Wishing here he would get the same ride that Smith of the Falcons will get today . . . . out of town. I said that.
Football talk starts around the 2:20 mark. Did notice that Richt's son was not mentioned. Careful editing, they read what is posted on the internet. Fact.
georgia.scout.com/story/1496283-hd-video...-coaching-transition