Georgia gives Kirby Smart massive new contract extension

Georgia has given Kirby Smart a massive contract extension following the Dawgs’ SEC Championship-winning season (and heartbreaking play-off loss).

Smart will earn $49 million over seven years, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the SEC, as well as the country.

“I’d like to first thank President [Jere] Morehead and athletics director Greg McGarity for allowing me to lead this program,” Smart said in a statement. “I’m humbled by the faith they’ve placed in me and won’t ever take that for granted. I’d also like to thank our staff and our entire football family. Without their hard work and dedication we wouldn’t have been able to have the kind of success we’ve had in such a short period of time.”

Smart took over from Mark Richt two seasons ago, and since then, Georgia has been talked about as being the ‘new Alabama’.

We will see if this translates into National Championship title(s).