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Kirby Smart Reveals Georgia’s Unusual Preparation for Rainy Alabama Game Amid Weather Threat

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has adopted an unconventional approach to prepare his team for Saturday’s SEC showdown against Alabama, now threatened by Tropical Storm Isaias. With forecasts predicting heavy rain, high winds, and potential flash flooding, Smart revealed his team has been practicing under artificial wet conditions using stadium sprinklers to simulate the chaotic game-day environment.

The method, inspired by his time as Nick Saban’s defensive coordinator at Alabama, forces players to adapt to slippery footballs and unpredictable weather—an experience Smart described as invaluable despite its challenges. ‘You can’t realistically prepare for a tropical system,’ he acknowledged, noting that even controlled drills fail to fully replicate the loose, unpredictable nature of a football in a storm.

Georgia’s earlier 70-20 win over Western Kentucky in rainy conditions underscored the risks, as both teams combined for four fumbles in the muddy conditions, a reminder of how quickly elite offenses can unravel when Mother Nature disrupts the game plan.

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