Here’s a sampling of what’s being said on social media following the announcement of Kirby Smart’s contract extension with the University of Georgia:
Some details about the $112.5 million contract extension for Georgia football coach Kirby Smart https://t.co/GQVkSTOtAv
— Chip Towers AJC (@ctowersajc) July 21, 2022
Breaking: Kirby Smart signs contract extension…. pic.twitter.com/lyefwYn78S
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) July 21, 2022
Kirby smart getting $112.5 million FOR A COACH is insane #NCAAFootball #georgia #Bulldogs #kirbysmart
— DylanGotz (@dylanjwar) July 21, 2022
Kirby Smart was just awarded with a contract that compensates him more than $10m annually.
— Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) July 21, 2022
And coaches will continue to complain about #NIL.
Yawn.
On Tuesday, Kirby Smart said he doesn't think college football players should make $10,000 a month.
— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) July 21, 2022
On Thursday, Kirby Smart signed a contract that will pay him more $900,000 a month.
NEW: UGA Athletic Association & head football coach Kirby Smart agree to a contract extension through the 2031 season.
— Alison Mastrangelo (@AlisonWSB) July 21, 2022
Coach Smart’s annual base salary for 2022 campaign will be $10,250,000 with annual increases, culminating at $12,250,000 for the 2031 season. #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/zGah9RD23k
About the Author
Keep Reading
Credit: Jason Getz / AJC
Georgia’s Kirby Smart, new dean of SEC coaches, still makes history
Smart, in his 10th season leading the Bulldogs, was asked on Sunday to reflect on his success. He moved up in SEC seniority with Kentucky’s firing of Mark Stoops.
Kirby Smart updates outlook of Georgia center position as Drew Bobo deals with injury
Georgia center Drew Bobo left the Georgia Tech due to injury. But there are other options the Bulldogs could explore besides Bobo's backup against Alabama.
Georgia basketball leaning on depth early in season
Georgia, who moved to 6-1 with a victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday, is far from a one-man show this season. The Bulldogs possess an 11-deep lineup that rotates.
Featured
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Why thousands of metro Atlanta sellers pulled their homes off the market
The number of delistings in metro Atlanta grew 41% in September from the same month a year ago, a recent report said.
1h agoPublic service or nuisance? Atlanta attorney’s videos cause stir
An Atlanta personal injury lawyer's social media videos of witness testimony are upsetting medical malpractice defendants, who have asked local judges to intervene.
Where could Georgia Tech play in its bowl game?
Surveying the postseason landscape for the Yellow Jackets.