Kirby Smart seems to be the undisputed king of the SEC right now. With two national championships, his Bulldogs are the team to beat. Now, this kind of win comes with a huge price tag.

Smart landed a huge $100 million extension, making him the highest-paid coach in the NCAA. The new deal, signed in 2022 after their second title, shows how much the Bulldogs value him. It’s a 10-year extension, bumping his salary from an initial $10.25 million to a whopping $13 million annually. With millions on the line, you know Coach Smart isn’t flying commercials for his press day.

Coach swag alert! Kirby Smart and his crew flew in style to Dallas on a private jet, ready to dominate the SEC media spotlight. The Georgia football Instagram teased their arrival with a simple “See you soon, Dallas!” The swagger pics had Smart himself, looking cool and casual, along with prized quarterback Carson Beck and defensive back Malaki Starks. Even defensive lineman Mykel Williams is said to join the trio as they prepare for their media appearance at 10:55 AM ET this Tuesday.

The hype is real people! With whispers of a potential third national title and both Beck and Williams projected as top picks in next year’s NFL draft, expect the media to be buzzing. Beck is even generating some serious Heisman Trophy buzz. Thus, questions will surely swirl about the stars’ NFL futures and the team’s strategy to win titles.

While Coach Smart is known to keep his cards close to his chest, the excitement around the Bulldogs is undeniable. Even analyst Paul Finebaum, known for his tough talk, is showering Smart with praise!

Can Kirby Smart’s Georgia maintain a dynasty in a tougher SEC?

SEC Media Days are heating up in Dallas, and analyst Paul Finebaum is dishing on coaches and teams. With Nick Saban’s retirement, all eyes are on Kirby Smart, the two-time champion coach of the Georgia Bulldogs. Finebaum couldn’t hold back his praise, calling them “what Alabama was about 5 or 6 years ago.” He even boldly declared, “Kirby Smart in his late 40s is Nick Saban in the absolute prime of his career.”

But the road to a potential three-peat for the Bulldogs might not be smooth. The SEC is undergoing a major shakeup with the addition of powerhouse teams like the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. These new arrivals will be officially welcomed during the four-day event in Dallas. Despite the tougher competition, Finebaum remains optimistic about Georgia’s chances. “They don’t have a lot of room for error,” he says, “but in the new age of the playoffs, you can lose 2 or 3 games, especially if your name is Georgia.”

With other talented coaches like Lane Kiffin, Kalen DeBoer, and Steve Sarkisian vying for attention, Kirby Smart is sure to face some fierce competition.