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Kirby Smart Urges Mental Health Support for Athletes in NIL Era

Kirby Smart Urges Mental Health Support for Athletes in NIL Era
World Sports · 10:36:13 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has called for greater mental health resources for college athletes navigating the name, image, and likeness (NIL) landscape. Smart said athletes face significant outside pressure in the current environment.

"They deal with a lot of outside pressure," Smart said on November 6, 2026.

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