In an unexpected turn away from the football field, Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and his wife, Mary Beth Lycett Smart, recently made a trip to Texas for a deeply personal mission.
The Smarts had come across the story of a 3-year-old girl whose parents tragically lost their lives in a flood. After seeing her photo on social media, they felt a strong pull to step in and help. Without hesitation, Kirby arranged a flight to Texas on a private jet.
What happened next touched everyone who heard the story — the couple formally began the process to adopt the little girl, opening their hearts and home to her during what has been an unimaginably difficult time in her young life.
The gesture has drawn admiration from both the sports community and beyond, reminding fans that sometimes the greatest victories happen far away from the scoreboard.
What are your thoughts on public figures stepping in to make such personal, life-changing commitments?
