Kirby Smart met with the beat media after practice Saturday. Here is a point-by-point outline of the press conference with start times for each topic:
Opening Statement: Coach Smart began with a practice assessment (not good), then he talked about the lack of depth on the defensive line.
Questions:
- Michael Barnett injury – 1:12
- How to overcome depth issues at defensive line – 1:43
- Jon Ledbetter thumb wrap- 2:22
- Justin Fields’ progress – 2:52
- Divaad Wilson injury and who will step up at the position – 3:40
- Mark Webb’s progress – 4:48
- Tray Bishop and depth at safety – 5:40
- Isaiah Wilson – 6:37
- Ben Cleveland – 7:24
- Offensive line – 8:15
- Lamont Gaillard – 9:21
- Bama game as motivation – 10:24
- Marshall Long – 11:48
- Mecole Hardman, Akhil Crumpton and Kearis Jackson – 12:31
- SEC East – 13:28