Kirby Smart, the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, has made it clear that his focus is on the upcoming game against Georgia Tech, rather than the SEC Championship game. When asked about the SEC Championship, Smart bluntly stated, “I could care less about anybody else in the world but my team and how we get ready in six days for Georgia Tech…”
This statement emphasizes Smart’s commitment to taking things one game at a time and not getting ahead of himself. He understands the importance of the rivalry game against Georgia Tech and is prioritizing his team’s preparation for that matchup.
The game against Georgia Tech is set to take place on Black Friday, November 29, at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. The Bulldogs are looking to finish the regular season strong and head into the SEC Championship game with momentum.
Smart also touched on the challenges of preparing for a game on a short week. He mentioned that it’s a tough balance between getting his players rest and preparing them for the physical game against Georgia Tech. Smart stated, “We spend a lot of off-season time talking to programs that have Friday games after Saturday games… We’re trying to be smart, but we’re also trying to be physical.”
In addition to discussing the upcoming game, Smart also praised Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key, saying that he’s done a great job of building the program. Smart also acknowledged the physicality of the game against Georgia Tech, stating that it’s an inner-state rivalry game that’s been part of history for a long time.
Overall, Kirby Smart’s focus is on preparing his team for the game against Georgia Tech, and he’s not getting distracted by the SEC Championship game just yet.
