Kirby Smart: LSU coaches ‘borrow’ offices, adds context to Brian Kelly firing

Kirby Smart on LSU Coaches and Brian Kelly Firing

Georgia coach Kirby Smart shared his understanding of the pressure at LSU and how it contributed to Brian Kelly's firing despite a .708 win percentage.

Smart, who coached at LSU in 2004 under Nick Saban, recalled a notable experience:

"That office you're in, that's not your office, you're borrowing it,"
he said, quoting a colleague from his time with the Tigers.

Smart's comment adds context to the high expectations and intense scrutiny that come with coaching at LSU, ultimately leading to Kelly's termination.

Author's summary: Kirby Smart shares insight into LSU coaching pressures.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Atlanta Journal-Constitution — 2025-10-28

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