Kirby Smart Criticized for Sideline Incident

Georgia coach Kirby Smart faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him shoving Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. during the fourth quarter of a recent game, which Georgia won 41-31. Smart claimed he was unaware of the incident, stating he was attempting to get the attention of defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann when he accidentally ran into Van Buren. Both Smart and Van Buren expressed confusion over the incident, with Smart emphasizing it was unintentional and Van Buren saying he didn't fully grasp what happened. The incident has drawn significant attention on social media, with some suggesting it could negatively impact Smart's prospects for an NFL coaching position. Despite the controversy, officials did not penalize Smart during the game. The SEC has yet to comment on the incident.