Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart is not afraid to speak out on issues impacting society, but he typically prefers to stick to Georgia football.
Amid the peaceful protests, riots, and demonstrations following the tragic death of George Floyd, Smart felt that he couldn’t stay quiet.
Here’s the statement Smart released on the subject:
Smart’s statement is simple, yet powerful. He has a key role in the lives of numerous black men. Smart stepped outside of the comfort zone of football in order to make both his coaches and players feel at ease upon their return to Athens.