ANNOUNCEMENT: “FIFTEEN MILLION? DON’T LOSE IT!” – KIRBY SMART’S AUDACIOUS REJECTION OF ALABAMA AND FLORIDA’S MASSIVE OFFERS SHOCKS THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD
ATHENS, GA — In a stunning twist that has sent tremors through the college football coaching carousel, University of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has reportedly rejected two blockbuster offers — both exceeding $15 million annually — from longtime SEC rivals Alabama and Florida.
The offers, which insiders say would have made Smart the highest-paid coach in college football history, were pitched in rapid succession earlier this month. According to sources close to both programs, Alabama sought to bring Smart back to Tuscaloosa following Nick Saban’s official retirement ceremony, hoping to tap into Smart’s Crimson pedigree and championship formula. Simultaneously, Florida—still reeling from recent inconsistency under center and on the sidelines—viewed Smart as their “program reset.”
But Smart, already a legend in Athens after delivering back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022, shocked both programs with a firm, yet succinct response:
“Fifteen million? Don’t lose it. I’ve already got everything I need in red and black.”
The comment, now going viral among Georgia faithful, has become a rallying cry and a statement of loyalty in a sport increasingly defined by money and mobility.
According to ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum, “This isn’t just about the money—it’s about legacy. Kirby Smart knows what he’s built at Georgia, and he’s not willing to trade it for dollar signs, even if the check comes from Alabama or Florida.”
Georgia Athletic Director Josh Brooks confirmed late Wednesday that a new long-term extension is in the works for Smart, one that would solidify his place as the most secure coach in the sport and, perhaps, the most respected.
Meanwhile, Florida and Alabama are scrambling. Florida boosters are reportedly turning their attention to NFL assistants, while Alabama may look to longtime Saban disciple Lane Kiffin as a fallback option.
As for Kirby? He’s already back on the practice field, barking at linemen, planning fall camp, and proving to the Dawg Nation that loyalty still exists—even in the billion-dollar business of college football.
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