Georgia coach Kirby Smart explained the decision-making that led to Notre Dame’s late first-half touchdown in the Sugar Bowl.
With under 40 seconds left in the half, Notre Dame kicker Mitch Jeter made a field goal to lead 6–3. Georgia got the ball, and Smart chose to push for a quick score.
On the first play, quarterback Gunner Stockton was sacked by RJ Oben, causing a fumble. Junior Tuihalamaka recovered it, and Notre Dame scored a touchdown right before halftime.
Kirby Smart Biography
Kirby Paul Smart, born on December 23, 1975, is an American football coach and former player. He is the head coach of the University of Georgia football team, where he once played as a student. Kirby has led the Bulldogs to win two national championships in a row, in 2021 and 2022. He stands 5’11” (180 cm) tall and weighs about 190 pounds (86 kg).
Kirby Smart Comments on Notre Dame’s 4th Quarter Trick Play
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman surprised Georgia’s Kirby Smart with a clever trick play during the 4th quarter of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, effectively ending Georgia’s comeback hopes.
In the post-game interview, Smart expressed frustration over the play, where Notre Dame substituted all 11 players on and off the field. He claimed SEC officials had previously told him such a move was illegal. However, community notes clarified that the play was legal because the ball hadn’t been set or touched when the substitutions occurred.
Despite being a two-time national championship-winning coach, Smart admitted that Freeman outmaneuvered him in this critical moment.
Wife & Net Worth
Kirby Smart is married to Mary Beth Lycett Smart. They met in 2005 while both were involved with the University of Georgia’s athletic programs—Kirby as a coach and Mary Beth in the business office of the athletic association. They got married in 2006 at St. Methodist Church.
As of 2024, Kirby Smart’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million.
Quick Info About Kirby Smart
| Full Name | Kirby Paul Smart |
| Nickname | Kirby |
| Father’s Name | Mr. Sonny Smart |
| Mother’s Name | Mrs. Sharon Smart |
| Marriage Status | Married |
| Wife’s Name | Mary Beth Lycett (m. 2006) |
| Children | Weston Smart, Julia Smart |
| Date Of Birth | 23 December 1975 Montgomery, Alabama, United States |
| Age Of 2024 | 49 Years Old |
| School | Bainbridge High School |
| College | University of Georgia, Florida State University |
| Net Worth {2024} | $50 Million |
| Social Profiles | Instagram – XTwitter – Facebook |
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