Kirby Smart Graduated From The Nick Saban School of Sanctimony
By Ty Duffy
Georgia defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter was arrested for DUI after falling asleep at the wheel earlier this month. Georgia coach Kirby Smart was asked about his suspension. He felt that line of questioning was showing insufficient concern for Jonathan’s well-being.
" Here’s #UGA coach Kirby Smart upset with media questions about Jonathan Ledbetter’s suspension, not how he’s doing pic.twitter.com/WXubpmeflb — Justin Felder (@Justin_FOX5) July 26, 2016 "
Media tend to cover high level college football for what it is: de facto professional football. But, coaches do still deal with players on a human level. Using that responsibility sanctimoniously to deflect uncomfortable questioning is a classic Nick Saban move. Smart learned from the master.