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Kirby Smart
Kirby Smart

Kirby Smart held his first press conference of Fall Camp on Thursday. He mentioned how he wants more buy-in from his Georgia players and the need to be able to run the ball more efficiently.

Smart had injury updates, thoughts on his quarterback, and much more.

0:00 – Welcoming remarks about camp starting

2:22 – Keeping the message fresh in the 10th season

3:11 – The biggest changes in fall camps throughout the years

4:36 – How has both lines of scrimmages been (in terms of the running games)?

5:41 – How do you get the most out of Ryan Puglisi and Gunner Stockton?

6:30 – What do you need to see from the offensive linemen?

7:07 – How do you balance with the heat at practices either coming inside or outside?

8:26 – What is Jah Jackson situation after arrest and how do you talk to recruits about it?

8:56 – What does the team need from Christen Miller and how does he become a leader?

9:49 – How do you handle CJ Allen, Rylen Wilson and Chris Cole in terms of playing time?

10:41 – How has the game changed from when you started in 2016 and have you talked to other coaches about how the game has changed?

12:49 – Have you seen the fire and the energy this summer?

13:50 – How has the loss of your father mean to you this upcoming season?

15:01 – What is Oscar Delp’s role on this season’s team?

15:54 – What drives you at this stage of your career?

17:16 – Does having this many freshmen and sophomores on the roster change your approach?

18:49 – What is the most important thing that the young players can do right now?