Valdosta State may not be the most prestigious college football program, but the Division II powerhouse seems to be a launching pad for renowned coaches around the FBS.
South Carolina coach Will Muschamp and Georgia coach Kirby Smart will face off this weekend in Athens as adversaries. But after that three hour window closes on Saturday, their friendship of over 20 years will continue on.
The two coaches previously spent time together as teammates in Athens and coaches at Valdosta State and LSU.
The Gamecocks’ head man provided a young Smart with key leadership skills in their lone season as Bulldog teammates.