In July, the AJC's Jeff Schultz spoke with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart to discuss his aspirations for this, his second season in Athens.
In the 46th episode of the "We Never Played the Game" podcast, Schultz and Channel 2 Action News sports editor Zach Klein discuss the Bulldogs coach's responses and his regrets during his first year.
The No. 7 Bulldogs are 10-1 and sit on the outside of the College Football Playoff. Listen in to get a sense of how far Smart and the team has come:
Georgia visits Bobby Dodd Stadium Saturday (Noon, WSB-TV Channel 2 Action News) to face state rival Georgia Tech before a return trip to Atlanta for the Dec. 2 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.