Kirby Smart is not one to hide away from issues that his team is facing. He understands exactly where the Georgia Bulldogs program is more than anyone else. At SEC Media Days on Tuesday coach Smart kicked things off immediately addressing the elephant in the room,

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and former Alabama quarterback turned analyst Greg McElroy sparked some buzz this week by hinting that legendary coach Nick Saban might not be entirely done with coaching.

ATLANTA — Kirby Smart hasn’t officially named Gunner Stockton starting quarterback at Georgia, but it doesn’t matter. Since stepping foot on campus, Stockton has prepared like the job is going to be his. Smart said Stockton’s commitment to preparation is one of the things he admires most.

Kirby Smart is the first to tell you that Alabama “did an outstanding job of jumping all over” Georgia last season under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide defeated Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium 41-34 last year. Now, the Bulldogs host Alabama. Smart talked about that Tuesday in Atlanta during Day 2 of SEC Media Days.

Two previous assistants to Nick Saban, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and Georgia coach Kirby Smart, are split on whether they believe the former Alabama head coach will ever return to college football.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reveals what the Bulldogs look for in recruits as NIL dollars continue to evolve college football.

Kirby Smart Makes His Opinion on Texas, Steve Sarkisian Extremely Clear originally appeared on Athlon Sports. SEC Media Week is underway, marking the first time fans get to hear from coaches and players since the conclusion of last season. Monday was highlighted by LSU coach Brian Kelly and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, among others.