Kirby Smart/Sam Pittman -- Team Builders

Buc, it didn't bother me one bit when uga let mr go. I liked him then and still do, but don't think he is an elite coach. Can't blame him for getting another job and making as much dough as he can. Can't fault uga for wanting to try another guy. Sometimes a guy like that will get better when they get kicked in the nads. It will be interesting to see how Miami does.

One thing I keep reading is he had enough talent to win championships at uga, and then he didn't understand you need a deep offensive line to succeed. Only one of those can be correct.

What do you think about South Carolinas future. I think they are going to stink and muschamp will not do well. I have been thinking ut was on the rise but the stuff going on there is going to hurt them.

Scooby, I have always, or allow me this . . . . liked what I have seen Kirby Smart accomplish. Saban moved Smart around coaching different defensive positions. When Jeremy Pruitt was in Athens, did the same thing. When I see anything that works, especially over a period of time . . . . I want some.

Will Kirby's way work in Athens? As an investment, will buy all I can get my hands on.

At one point I did the same with Mark Richt . . . . investment never fully matured.

muschamp will build a defense in Columbia, that I have no doubts about. He too has Nick Saban background. Hard to work for anyone else once you have served under Nick. Much truth in that statement.

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scooby, went back and read your post again. Couple of things.

You posted . . . .

One thing I keep reading is he had enough talent to win championships at uga, and then he didn't understand you need a deep offensive line to succeed. Only one of those can be correct.

If you read into what you said above, it has been one of the largest points of contention for years when Mark Richt was discussed. Both points that you make hit the nail on the head actually . . . . Lots and lots of talent, NFL rosters prove that point. On the issue of whether or not Richt's coaching, hiring coaches or recruiting succeeded, did not play out on the football field. Remember this, some of the biggest mistakes, coaching mistakes were made several times by the head coach. No, Mark Richt proved he is not and was not an elite college football coach.

Mark Richt has a clean slate some think with his new job in Miami. Be advised, there are some in South Florida or Florida in general that know Richt's record in Athens. Have heard that some in Florida will not hold MR's feet to the fire . . . . anyone that believes that is 100% wrong. The "U" is wanting to return to their days of winning football . . . . Mark Richt covered himself again on the money angle you mention. Got that four year contract at four million a year. Gets replaced, walks away with his pockets full . . . . again.

Simply put . . . . Mark Richt was treated with respect while in Athens. His failures to produce against certain levels of SEC competition was his downfall. Richt is not and was not rated that high among those he coached against. Just saying.

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SouthernDawg, you have a good handle on South Florida.

Betting you know as I do that the "U" is not going to put up with Mark Richt and Company losing to FSU and others in the ACC.

As Wartdawg has said time and again . . . . Excuses not permitted.

Jimbo Fisher will in my opinion, make Richt's life miserable.

Like Jimbo Fisher or not, he is totally dedicated to one football thing that is very important . . . . WINNING.

FSU now becomes Mark Richt's achilles heel.

I sincerely believe that we will see "Act 2" of the Richt act in Miami. "Act 2" being a replay of what happened in Athens.

Mark Richt, keep a close eye on North Carolina, they have a "real" head football coach.

yankeedawg1, not sour grapes, just facts.

Steve Spurrier along with urban meyer made my life miserable. Miserable as a Red and Black "dyed in the bone" supporter of what I wanted to believe could be at least a football team that could "hang" with the two mentioned coaches above. After that, Nick Saban and Kirby Smart gave us a glimpse of "stuff" that Richt did not know or maybe never would.

SS gave us "problems" when he arrived in Columbia.

urban meyer, just like SS brought Richt and his predecesors to their knees. Made him apologize for rushing the "endzone" in JAX. WOW just WOW.

If the "Bleeding Hearts" are waiting for Head Coach Kirby Smart to "fail", step up and speak up . . . . now. Amazing how the media and those that "rely" on "media speak" become so "knowledgeable" after the fact.

This is what puts a simple grin on my face . . . .

Head Coach Kirby Smart has put together a staff that is absolutely impressive. To me it is impressive. If you have a "bone to pick" with any of his choices, speak up.

Any particular coach on the Smart and Company staff that you don't like or think will be less than ok in Athens? Again, easy to speak later on, makes you a "pro".

I agree Buc...CKS first staff he assembled was with purpose...and not flash

Each was a piece in the puzzle of what was best for our

Program....truly believe if CKS was HC at another school

With different players and needs...he would have

Selected a different staff....comfort factor and experience

Coaching in the SEC played a big part also...come to

Think of it any moves Kirby makes is with purpose and

Thought..... Go Dawgs