The coach of the University of Georgia’s esteemed football team, Kirby Smart, recently expressed disappointment with the team’s fans. Despite the Bulldogs’ 31-13 victory over the Auburn Tigers, Smart’s comments about the lack of fan support stirred discussions on social media.
Here’s everything you need to know about what Kirby Smart said.
Georgia’s coach Kirby Smart expresses disappointment in fans
After maintaining their unbeaten record in Week 5, the Georgia Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance against the Auburn Tigers at Sanford Stadium.
Following the victory, Smart addressed the media during a postgame press conference with DJ Shockley and Fox 5 Atlanta. However, instead of focusing solely on the team’s success, Smart turned his attention to the fans, offering what many perceived as criticism.
As reported by Marca US, Smart told Fox 5 Atlanta, “Great victory for Georgia. It was hot out there today, and to be honest, I’m a little disappointed. I’m probably disappointed with our fans for the first time.” Smart noted that the crowd lacked the energy and noise typically expected at a home game, which he believed impacted the team’s home-field advantage.
He further elaborated, saying, “Our players have helmets and pads, and it’s hot out there, and they’re pushing, trying to have a home-field advantage like we’ve had when we’ve played against other teams, but I can’t get crowd noise.” Smart emphasized his disappointment, calling the fan support “disappointing” and urging fans to do a better job of backing the team. He added, “I know I’ve got to do a better job as a coach, but we need these fans to support us, and these players need them behind them.”
Smart’s remarks quickly spread on social media, with people on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) sharing their reactions to his postgame comments. His directness surprised many fans, while others debated whether the criticism was justified after such a decisive victory.
