The search firm must have worked fast. Numerous outlets are reporting that the hire of Kirby Smart is a done deal.
Barring a last-minute snag in negotiations, Alabama’s Kirby Smart will become Georgia’s new football coach. An announcement could come as soon as Sunday or Monday.
The answer to the $64000 question isn’t known yet.
Smart will bring in his own staff, but is expected to retain defensive line coach Tracy Rocker.
No doubt there will be more dribbling out soon.
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UPDATE: My favorite part…
According to several people in the industry, Georgia athletics director Greg McGarity made calls Monday and Tuesday inquiring about candidates but the impression left by those conversations was that Georgia is not seriously considering anyone but Smart while running out the clock until he can officially be named Georgia’s coach.
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UPDATE #2: Seth Emerson has some speculation about the new staff here. Obviously, Cochran coming would be a huge deal for Georgia.