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Georgia's Kirby Smart Closes Strong on 2016 National Signing Day

The hiring of head coach Kirby Smart brought a renewed sense of hope to the Georgia football program, and 2016 national signing day did nothing to suggest otherwise.

Smart and the Bulldogs coaching staff pieced together the nation's No. 7 haul, per the 247Sports composite rankings. Most impressively and importantly, Georgia used a strong finish to secure its place among the top classes.

Wednesday started with a brief moment of concern—or perhaps skepticism—but 5-star athlete Mecole Hardman Jr. pulled the ultimate troll job of the day.

Jeff Sentell of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution posted a video showing six individual cakes with Tennessee, Michigan, Florida, Clemson, Ohio State and Alabama pennants.