Nov 25, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart shown on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The Georgia Bulldogs announced some sad personal news about coach Kirby Smart on Saturday.
Smart’s father Sonny died early Saturday, the school announced. Sonny Smart fell and fractured his hip while walking around New Orleans on Dec. 31 and died after complications from the resulting surgery. In a statement, the school said Sonny “fought valiantly but was unable to overcome his injuries.”…