Georgia football coach Kirby Smart recently released an emotional statement about the chaos engulfing America.
Following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and riots across the country, Smart tweeted a statement late Saturday afternoon, and said he’s “hurting for the young black men” who play for the Bulldogs. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He added, “We have to make a change. We have to be better.” You can read his full statement below.
Just my thoughts pic.twitter.com/PMUB6y9e7J
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) May 30, 2020
I think you’re going to start seeing a lot more people in the world of sports start speaking up. Amid the ongoing chaos, sports leaders have the ability to ease tensions and make a change.
Outside of the governor of Georgia, Smart might be the most powerful person in the entire state. Hell, he might be even more listened to than the governor.
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Georgia has also been hit hard by the unrest. Atlanta was engulfed by riots and the College Football Hall of Fame was decimated.
A very tough night for downtown Atlanta. This is the College Football Hall of Fame. #AtlantaProtest pic.twitter.com/K7vt95n8lV
— Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
Hopefully, Smart speaking up encourages others to do the same in order to help calm the situation. No matter your opinion on what has happened, I think any reasonable and rational person can agree cities being burned doesn’t help anyone.
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Props to Smart for making his thoughts known. I have no doubt more coaches will follow.