Yes, it is a small sample and, certainly, it is meaningless. That said, the fact that over 8 percent of respondents from a list of top 300 recruits named Kirby Smart as the best head coach in the country gives one a peek into the current vibe around the program in Athens.
 
 
Check out the survey results here:
 
 
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2016/5/25/11686716/ncaa-football-best-uniforms-coaches-facilities-conferences-and-so-forth
 
 
Now he has to back it up with an impressive season.