Smart a hit on social media after SEC Media Days appearance

Business trip for J.R. and the Bulldogs: There were a few light-hearted moments, but Tuesday's appearance at SEC Media Days had a business-like approach for Georgia defensive J.R. Reed, his teammates and coach Kirby Smart. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

J.R. Reed was part of a three-player Georgia contingent that included quarterback Jake Fromm and offensive lineman Andrew Thomas. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

Fromm meets the media: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm takes questions during his press conference at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-Wynfrey Hotel at SEC Media Days Tuesday. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Coach Smart meets the press: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to the media gathering in Hoover, Ala. Tuesday for SEC Media Days. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas takes questions Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Wynfrey Hotel during SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.

Kirby Smart and players Jake Fromm, Andrew Thomas and J.R. Reed represented Georgia during the conference's annual preseason kickoff gathering in Hoover, Ala. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas holds waits to address questions during his time before reporters Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Wynfrey Hotel during SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm laughs as he answers a fishing question during his time before reporters Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Wynfrey Hotel during SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.

Georgia has won 32 games in Kirby Smart's three seasons in Athens. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Kirby Smart's light-hearted response to a question about the Alabama Crimson Tide generated a laugh from the media contingent Tuesday. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

When asked about the key to beating the Crimson Tide, Kirby Smart responded, "Getting rid of the backup quarterback," and the room erupted in laughter.

Georgia's last two losses to Alabama - in the 2017 national title game and 2018 SEC championship game - occurred when Alabama's backup QB entered the game and eventually rallied the team past the Bulldogs. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Bulldogs are in the house: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and offensive lineman Andrew Thomas make their way toward the media gathering for Tuesday's SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart signs autographs for fans as he arrives in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham-Wynfrey Hotel for SEC Media Days Tuesday. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

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Business trip for J.R. and the Bulldogs: There were a few light-hearted moments, but Tuesday's appearance at SEC Media Days had a business-like approach for Georgia defensive J.R. Reed, his teammates and coach Kirby Smart. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

By AJC Sports

July 16, 2019

Here’s a sampling of what’s being said about Georgia head coach Kirby Smart’s appearance at SEC Media Days Tuesday:

.@GregMcElroy says it's only a matter of time until Georgia wins a national title under Kirby Smart. pic.twitter.com/ENSo3woofa
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) July 16, 2019

Only the important info for Kirby Smart at #SECMD19 pic.twitter.com/ww3G2c0Ujr
— Mike Reiter (@Mike_Reiter) July 16, 2019

Kirby Smart on how to beat Alabama...

"Get rid of their backup quarterback."#SECMD19 @abc3340 pic.twitter.com/CvsGDl6WMp
— Patrick Brickman (@PatrickBrickman) July 16, 2019

Kirby Smart has taken the stage.

“We always look internally to think... what can we do better?”

Smart on being asked what measures he’s taken in the offeseason to become a better coach. pic.twitter.com/fDAVfsihgn
— Rocco DiSangro (@RoccoDiSangro) July 16, 2019

Kirby has taken the podium pic.twitter.com/rR1s7FQ62K
— Dylan Webber (@Dylanlwebber) July 16, 2019

"When you're in the SEC, you better be able to compete at the highest level.

That's across the line of scrimmage. That's in the administration buildings. That's in what you can do for student-athletes." — @KirbySmartUGA #ItJustMeansMore pic.twitter.com/P38AXPiy0E
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) July 16, 2019

Bulldogs Game Day is in Hoover, Alabama for today's #SECMD2019. Head coach Kirby Smart and few players are taking questions this morning. Follow for updates! https://t.co/toUZKM5khA
— WSB-TV Sports Zone (@WSBTVsports) July 16, 2019