Kirby Smart comments on legendary coach Nick Saban's retirement

The Georgia Dawgs coach appeared in a phone call on The Steakhouse which airs on 92.9 The Game Radio. ----

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[joncbartlett]

Even as a Georgia fan there is a sense of loss with Saban’s retirement. He has been such a powerful and familiar presence in college football. There will never be another like him.

[gamedev]

Kirby and Nick always had a brotherly bond. Never really mad at each other. Truly the end of an era

[JamieBaby]

Love Kirby Smart…He’s a real dawg! RTR 🐘

[speedracer]

Bama fan, but much respect for Kirby!

[BigKandRtv]

Kirby keeps showing himself to be a class act.

[protectthesecond]

God bless you coach Saban. Thank you for the greatest 17 years a sports fan could ever ask for.
Enjoy retirement GOAT.
ROLL TIDE!!!!

[nate]

As a diehard AL fan (40yrs), I have taken GA as a 2nd favorite since Smart went. I sorta followed my 2nd favorite coach.

[neneshubby]

I don’t know any Alabama fans that don’t have massive respect for Kirby Smart. Yeah we’re rivals with Georgia but I wish Kirby nothing but the best.

[flyingnorseman]

Kirby will be to UGA what Saban is to the Tide.

[aldavis]

Kirby is and always will be LOVE BY THE TIDE AND ALL ITS FANS. SAME WITH LANE. NICK, KIRBY AND LANE. THATS WHEN WE WERE THE REAL DEAL. RTR4L.

[brandonblackshear]

Its awesome to see respectful and classy Bama fans in the comments. Go Dawgs!!

[bowhunting]

Kirby is all class I’ve looked up to him and saban even though I’m a vol fan, I hope saban enjoys his retirement with his family, he truly deserves it, Kirby will accomplish what saban has imo

[TidePrideMan]

Kirby was born in Montgomery, got his first coaching job interview in Mobile and his life changed completely in Tuscaloosa.

[mmac]

Some of the best college football defense in history was when Kirby was DC at Bama. As a Tide fan I hope he continues what he has started at Georgia. Roll Tide to all of the Crimson family, no matter where they might be today ❤

[quarterhorse]

As a life long Bama fan, nothing but respect for Kirby and Georgia. RTR

[Natureboy]

If I was Bama I would give Kirby a blank check and tell him to fill it in with what ever he wants . I've said it along he is the next legend in college football .

[Colt-no]

Hate to see him go, but love to watch him leave... as a lifelong DAWG fan... respect to the goat.. Godvless Nick Saban

[dannyjohnson]

I'm an avid Oklahoma sooner fan. But I wanna congratulate. Nick Sabin excitement for everything. He's done to make college football. What it is today. He has been a leader, a follower and a very successful coach. God bless you and hope you have a great and long retirement with many years to enjoy in your life..

[robertjones]

Nothing but respect for both of these coaches from Big Orange Country…

[deborahabernathy]

Nick will still be around, he says he has an office there on Campus. He will be watching!! Love the Saben's!! 😊😊❤❤❤