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What Kirby Smart said after Georgia’s win against North Carolina
By Jason Hall
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Highlights from Kirby Smart’s post-game presser following Georgia’s 33-24 win over North Carolina in Atlanta:
Smart credited his team’s resiliency and believes his debut win was due to Georgia’s advantage at the line of scrimmage.
Smart: "These kids were resilient."
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) September 4, 2016
Kirby Smart said #UGA's line of scrimmage was the difference in the game. #CFAKickoff
— 92.9 The Game (@929TheGame) September 4, 2016
Greyson Lambert and Jacob Eason split reps at quarterback. Lambert started the game and recorded 54 yards on 5 of 8 passing. Eason had 131 yards and a touchdown on 8 of 12 passing.
Smart said he’s not ready to make a quarterback decision, but credited both players for their effort Saturday.
KIrby Smart not ready to make QB decision for next game. "Both kids competed hard in the game."
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) September 4, 2016
Kirby on QBs: "There is no plan right now. We have to assess the tape."
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) September 4, 2016
Nick Chubb made his first appearance since suffering a knee injury midway through the 2015 season. The junior recorded a Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game record 222 yards and two touchdowns on 32 rushing attempts.
Kirby on Chubb: "Somebody asked me if he was on a pitch count. I guess not."
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) September 4, 2016
Kirby Smart: "Our ability to run the ball was the difference in the game." #CFAKickoff
— 92.9 The Game (@929TheGame) September 4, 2016
Smart commented on his transition from defensive coordinator to head coach.
Kirby Smart: "It was really weird." On being out there as a head coach. "A comedy of errors." #CFAKickoff
— 92.9 The Game (@929TheGame) September 4, 2016
Smart also said that Roquan Smith’s third quarter safety was the loudest play he’s ever heard in the Georgia Dome.
Kirby Smart said the noise after Roquan Smith's safety was the loudest he's ever heard in the Georgia Dome
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) September 4, 2016
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
