Georgia’s Kirby Smart had exactly the reaction fans would expect when asked about the time he intercepted Vols legend Peyton Manning
Every year when the Georgia Bulldogs play the Tennessee Vols, the clip of UGA head coach Kirby Smart intercepting UT legend Peyton Manning pops up on social media. Smart, who was a defensive back for the Bulldogs in the 90’s, intercepted Manning in Georgia’s loss to Tennessee in 1995. Smart was asked on Wednesday during […]
Every year when the Georgia Bulldogs play the Tennessee Vols, the clip of UGA head coach Kirby Smart intercepting UT legend Peyton Manning pops up on social media.
Smart, who was a defensive back for the Bulldogs in the 90’s, intercepted Manning in Georgia’s loss to Tennessee in 1995.
Smart was asked on Wednesday during the SEC coaches teleconference if intercepting Manning 30 years ago is his favorite memory in the Tennessee vs Georgia rivalry.
Unsurprisingly, Smart quickly said that it’s not — because Georgia lost that game 30-27 to the Volunteers.
“No, we lost that game. That’s what I remember,” said Smart.
Peyton Manning still isn’t over throwing an interception to Kirby Smart
Manning and Smart have maintained a close friendship over the years — which probably makes the interception sting even more for Peyton.
Peyton, in fact, likes to point out that the interception was tipped, so he thinks it should have a “little asterisk” beside it.
Tennessee and Georgia are set to kick off at 3:30 PM ET on Saturday in Knoxville. The Vols are looking for their first win in the series since 2016.
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