Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart is not afraid to speak out on issues impacting society, but he typically prefers to stick to Georgia football.
Amid the peaceful protests, riots, and demonstrations following the tragic death of George Floyd, Smart felt that he couldn’t stay quiet.
Here’s the statement Smart released on the subject:
Just my thoughts pic.twitter.com/PMUB6y9e7J
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) May 30, 2020
Smart’s statement is simple, yet powerful. He has a key role in the lives of numerous black men. Smart stepped outside of the comfort zone of football in order to make both his coaches and players feel at ease upon their return to Athens.
The stresses of racial prejudice, the coronavirus and economic uncertainty are weighing on America and other places throughout the world. How America and the rest of the world responds will help shape the future of society. With leaders like Kirby Smart, America can persevere, but change comes on an individual basis and in order to have a brighter future it will take a collective effort.
Smart additionally participated in a video message from the University of Georgia to student athletes.
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