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Kirby Smart Mourns Father, Strengthens Bulldogs for Sugar Bowl

1/8/2025

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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is grappling with the heartbreaking loss of his father, Sonny, who died due to surgery complications just ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Amidst this profound grief, Smart remains resolute, bringing in Texas A&M transfer Noah Thomas to bolster the team following their playoff exit against Notre Dame.

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Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is grappling with the heartbreaking loss of his father, Sonny, who died due to surgery complications just ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Amidst this profound grief, Smart remains resolute, bringing in Texas A&M transfer Noah Thomas to bolster the team following their playoff exit against Notre Dame.