The Bulldogs are losing a lot of points from their reputation after more and more instances of players getting arrested. With so much negative spotlight on the team, Kirby Smart is being called out for being a bad leader and for letting loose a frenzy of indiscipline within the program. The coach is under so much fire from the fans that a retirement is being asked for, which is not looking too good for the Bulldogs.
Back in January 2023, the players from the team were reportedly involved in over 24 driving-related violations, which included charges like DUI, reckless driving, and even speeding. Additionally, OL Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed after a violent crash. The environment of hazardous behavior has been at an all-time high and now, the fans have had enough of Kirby Smart and his team.
Kirby Smart and his release are being demanded by the fans
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As of 26th July, Georgia wideout Rara Thomas was arrested on two counts of battery and one count of second-degree cruelty to children. The 21-year-old awaits a bond hearing as he is currently behind bars. Thomas was also arrested a month after he enrolled in Georgi on the counts of family violence and later, was required to complete anger management and community service.
Kirby Smart should be fired at this point
— Its_Coach_Steve (@Its_Coach_Steve) July 26, 2024
Now, the Bulldogs fans are absolutely fuming with the crime that seems to be unchecked within the program. They are all asking for Smart’s release from the team, with one fan saying, “Kirby Smart should be fired at this point” The fact that this is the 25th arrest on campus since January of last year is gravely shocking and says a lot on how seriously the management is condoning this behavior. Additionally, more and more people are joining the movement to make Smart quit his job, with every comment harsher than the previous one.
The fans want Smart to leave Georgia ASAP
During the SEC Media Days that occurred recently, Kirby Smart talked about how the team is trying to solve the issues. He was heard saying, “The incidents that have been happening off the field are not something we condone. It’s very unfortunate, ‘disappointing’ I guess is the best word. I always talk about processing outcomes in wins and losses. We try not to base things on outcomes. In this case, the outcomes are very disappointing. “ Unfortunately for the HC, his comments don’t hold a lot of precedence anymore since the names of Rara Thomas, Smael Mondon and even Bo Hughley continue to make rounds in and outside the police stations.
A page that is an avid fan of all things football wrote out a strong-worded statement against what the atmosphere of Bulldogs is getting hazardous. They wrote, “When is the University of Georgia going to hold Kirby Smart accountable? When are parents of recruits see this and hold him accountable? This is becoming a weekly thing, and it is ridiculous.”
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Next, this person strongly insisted that Smart should leave the program and wrote, “Kirby Smart should resign just disgusting leadership”
This fan posed whether Smart will do anything to actually fix these issues rather than make hollow promises. His comment read, “Is Kirby Smart ever going to do something about the amount of players he has getting arrested?”
“At this point the NCAA needs to step in…What the hell is going on at Georgia? No leadership whatsoever for these young men,” This is what a user wrote while expressing sheer concern over the program’s safeguards for its players.
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Lastly, this comment put both Kirby Smart and the criminal culture in Georgia within the same sentence and commented, “Kirby has been brewing a winning, but criminal, culture. This is not a good look”
Kirby Smart has a lot of heat riding on him and if he wishes to continue holding the position of head coach, he might want to ensure that the players don’t fall into trouble anymore.
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