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Kirby Smart on his coaching hires and vision for UGA support staff

Some of Georgia’s new assistant coaches posed for head shot photos Wednesday morning in the Butts-Mehre building.

New coach Kirby Smart speaks during a press conference at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 in Athens, Ga. (Richard Hamm/Staff) OnlineAthens / Athens Banner-Herald

Their exact roles on the coaching staff are also coming into better focus.

Defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will coach the defensive backs like did at Alabama and in the NFL.

Former Alabama staffer Glenn Schumann will work primarily with the inside linebackers and Kevin Sherrer will continue to coach the outside linebackers, head coach Kirby Smart said on Wednesday.