Kirby Smart had a moment off the gridiron that's sure to be remembered. Known for leading Georgia to victory after victory, Smart took a detour from the usual script with a lively exchange of words with Miami head coach Mario Cristobal.
This verbal sparring match has fans buzzing, with many echoing the sentiments of J.D. PicKell, who tweeted his hopes for a Georgia vs.
Miami playoff showdown.
The playful banter unfolded at an award ceremony, where Smart highlighted Miami's lack of an ACC title since joining in 2004, while Cristobal countered by mentioning his ability to make a playoff run with Carson Beck-something Smart didn’t achieve with Beck at Georgia. Despite the jabs, it was all in good fun, leaving fans yearning for these two teams to settle it on the field.
Last season, a Georgia vs. Miami clash in the College Football Playoff was tantalizingly close. Georgia just needed a win over Ole Miss to set up a semifinal face-off with the Hurricanes-a matchup that would have been epic, with UGA potentially facing their former quarterback, Beck.
While that matchup didn’t materialize, hope remains for next season. Fans across the nation would relish the spectacle of these two powerhouses clashing.
However, the path to a playoff meeting is fraught with challenges, making it a long shot. Perhaps Smart and Cristobal should consider scheduling a home-and-home series, giving fans the showdown they crave.