Yeah — Kirby Smart’s had a few headlines lately that fans are calling “shocking.” Here’s what he announced recently:
*1. Amaris Williams ACL injury – Apr 18, 2026*
Smart confirmed Auburn transfer EDGE Amaris Williams tore his ACL in practice this week. It was non-contact. He didn’t rule out a return this season, saying _“You never know how long it is with the ACL. George Pickens was able to come back and play”_. Big blow because Williams was UGA’s only transfer pass rush addition, and Georgia ranked 117th in sacks last season. 31e7
*2. Calling the offseason “Utter f*_ing chaos”__
In an exclusive interview with “Glory Glory,” Smart didn’t hold back on NIL + transfer portal: _“Utter f**_ing chaos. It’s been wild to say the least… We had a goal of keeping players on our roster that we could. Meeting after meeting after meeting to try to retain our roster.”_ b7c8
*3. Defending Gunner Stockton after Steve Smith called UGA’s QB play “awful”*
Steve Smith said _“The quarterback play from the Georgia Bulldogs, uh, awful. Uh, Dog doo-doo”_. Smart fired back Apr 14: _“Do your homework… If you look at the total body of work, it’s been really good.”_ 8aa4
*4. “Pins and needles” over House settlement*
On the upcoming House v. NCAA settlement that could bring revenue sharing + roster limits, Smart said: _“Everybody’s on pins and needles because we don’t know exactly what’s going to come out of this… It could be one of the most legendary moments in all of college sports.”_ ad77
*5. Staff departure*
OLBs coach Chidera Uzo-Diribe is leaving after 4 years to join the Dallas Cowboys. He helped UGA win the 2022 national title. 4ec8
Which one were you thinking of? The Amaris Williams ACL news from G-Day is the most recent “shocking” announcement. 31e7
