Georgia coach Kirby Smart pushes back on transfer portal hype, stresses practice over publicity

Kirby Smart knows what it takes to win in the modern college football landscape.

Smart, like every other college football coach, must balance winning games while navigating the challenges created by the transfer portal. Despite those demands, the former Nick Saban assistant has led Georgia to four Southeastern Conference titles and two College Football Playoff national championships.

This week, Smart shared his distaste for the social media buzz and overall attention routinely placed on a given player’s transfer decision.