The Georgia head coach took time out of his opening statement at SEC Media Days to share some thoughts about his time with Saban at Alabama.
Once the student, and now the widely-accepted best coach in college football, all eyes were on Georgia head coach Kirby Smart as he took the podium in Dallas for SEC Media Days on Tuesday.
"Couple words I want to say to Coach Saban, who meant so much to me in my career. First of all, the words he shared at the ESPYs the other night were incredible, very touching, very moving. What he's meant to myself, my family, as a mentor, as a friend, as a competitor, that drives to you get better," Smart said.
"Every coach that ever worked with him or for him will tell that you he does it all himself as well. He doesn't hold you to any different standard than himself. So a lot of the success I've had I give credit to him and thanks. I know he'll being critiquing me today, so I am looking forward to that as well."
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