Monday Thoughts - - - Kirby Smart is SMART

Most of us are excited about a new leader.

Many of us are excited about the players that have chosen to play between the Hedges.

I like every named player that has committed to Georgia. Some have played on the edges, waiting a bit longer, feel sure there will be others.

Back to our new leader, Kirby Smart.

Smart in my opinion has changed the way football “will be played” between the edges and elsewhere in 2016 and beyond.

One of his first moves was to look at areas he knew needed some help. Offensive line for example. Sam Pittman, offensive line coach means as much to Georgia Football as any recruit we have coming on board in 2016.

Kirby Smart made the decision to keep Tracy Rocker and Kevin Sherrer from the group of coaches on board last season. Smart is not going to keep anyone on his staff that does not fit in with his way of moving UGA Football forward.

The coaching staffs that win football games in the SEC understand the only way for stars to be stars is to have offensive and defensive lines. The two lines will come up to speed quickly with the coaches that teach those portions of the team.

Many players decide to sign with Nick Saban for one reason . . . . they want to play for championships. True dat.

Media day is over in Arizona, and what was the media attention most focused on with the Alabama football team? I keep hearing offensive and defensive lines. That same offensive line that Derrick Henry runs behind. The defensive line that is being touted as every man on the defensive line will play in the NFL. Kirby Smart is bringing that area of expertise to Athens. Previous head coach did not have a clue.

Don't look now, but Dabo Sweeny understands also. He is in the NC game because he does understand. Jim McElwain definitely understands both sides of the ball. Can't say the same about Muschamp, good defensive coach, lacks understanding in “all areas” of building a team. Muschamp showed his weakness with the gators.

Kirby Smart and his staff will produce as coaches for one main reason . . . . They can take young men and coach them up. Not all can do that. Cited that example above with Muschamp.

Head Coach Nick Saban will miss Kirby Smart. Kirby Smart will miss Nick Saban. The two are never more than a phone call away from each other. Coaches serious about their profession are the same as recruited players often mention, the ties are there for a reason. Players like certain coaches, Kirby Smart has gone about the business of hiring coaches that he likes . . . . likes for reasons other than being family and friends.

Go Dawgs

Below is a list of young men that are offensive linemen. Might be that there have been some changes or dropouts, but these young men were offensive linemen at one point.

What will change under Coach Sam Pittman? There is not a doubt that there will be changes. For the better, I think so.

A long list, makes me wonder why so many have sat on the bench. Have posted on this board for a long time along with others, the higher ups on the coaching tree had little interest or focus on the things that Nick Saban and his staff focused on.

Pat Allen, Kendall Baker, Aulden Bynum, Jake Edwards, Alex Essex, Lamont Gaillard, Carson Hall, Sage Hardin, Miko Jurkovic, Brandon Kublanow, Sam Madden, Greg Pyke, Michael Scullen, Billy Seward, Dyshon Sims, Thomas Swilley and Isaiah Wynn.

I believe one of the major changes for 2016 and further will be made from the get go with the coaching changes. Kirby Smart is not going to be a "sleeping beauty" on the sidelines in Athens. So glad that Nick Saban and Kirby Smart had the vision to wait for the inevitable.

Also believe that Coach Sam Pittman will have some names that want to play in Athens because he is now a coach in the Classic City. Names that you and I have not heard mentioned. That excites me.

Bret Bielema knew what he had and lost.

Kirby Smart knew what he wanted and got.

www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/12/arka...ielema_takes_o-.html

Go Dawgs

Finally a coach that has a clue.

kentdaddy wrote: Finally a coach that has a clue.

Wishes come true, eh kentdaddy . . . .

Buc wrote:

kentdaddy wrote: Finally a coach that has a clue.

Wishes come true, eh kentdaddy . . . .

And perfectly some times.

Coach Smart has assembled a stellar staff.
No surprise, no "ugly girls" at the party.