BREAKING: “$15 Million? Keep it!” – Kirby Smart’s Bold Rejection of Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide’s Mega Offers Sends Shockwaves Through NCAA, Proving Once Again Why He’s the Heart and Soul of the Bulldogs
0Athens, Georgia – In a move that has reverberated across the college football world, Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has turned down not one but two staggering offers—both reportedly exceeding $15 million per year—from two of the biggest powerhouses in the SEC: the Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Smart’s blunt and resounding reply: “$15 million? Keep it.”
The message is clear—Kirby Smart isn’t just coaching for the money. He’s coaching for a legacy, for loyalty, and for the red and black of Georgia. His decision to spurn lucrative offers from rival programs is a defining moment that showcases his commitment to the University of Georgia and further cements his place as the undisputed heart and soul of the Bulldogs.
The Mega Offers That Rocked the SEC
According to sources close to the situation, both the University of Florida and Alabama approached Smart following whispers of potential instability and transition in their coaching staffs. With both programs eager to reclaim their dominance, they were prepared to offer Kirby Smart what would have made him the highest-paid coach in college football history—each contract loaded with bonuses, incentives, and long-term security.
But Kirby didn’t flinch.