Kirby Smart & Peyton Manning: From Rivals to Legends

Summary

Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs head coach, once played alongside Peyton Manning on the Indianapolis Colts. Their brief NFL stint was preceded by a high school recruiting trip and a college rivalry. Despite Smarts short-lived pro career, their friendship endured, with Manning supporting Smarts transition to coaching. Smarts coaching journey led him to Flori…

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Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs head coach, once played alongside Peyton Manning on the Indianapolis Colts. Their brief NFL stint was preceded by a high school recruiting trip and a college rivalry. Despite Smarts short-lived pro career, their friendship endured, with Manning supporting Smarts transition to coaching. Smarts coaching journey led him to Florida State, LSU, and Alabama before becoming Georgias head coach. Their bond, forged on the gridiron, remains strong, with Manning frequently att

Themes

• football