Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterOct 14, 2024, 01:07 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer
Author of seven books on college football
Graduate of the University of GeorgiaGeorgia coach Kirby Smart reached out to Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby and quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. after he shoved Van Buren during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 41-31 victory at Sanford StadiumIn a news conference Monday, Smart said he didn’t realize he had pushed Van Buren until watching film of the play after the game. Smart said he called Lebby on Saturday night and Van Buren the next day.”I went back and watched it,” Smart said. “I didn’t even realize that I had run into him. Yesterday, I talked to Mike and told him that I had no intentions or ill will toward him at all.”Smart shoved Van Buren after the freshman was pushed out of bounds on Georgia’s sideline by safety Dan Jackson at the end of a 6-yard run with 2:55 left in the game.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedAfter the game, Smart said he…
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