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Alabama's Kirby Smart likely to take over at Georgia

Alabama DC tabbed to take over for former coach Mark Richt

Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart directs a drill during NCAA college football practice at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Dec. 28, 2014. - photo by Gerald Herbert

1202KirbySmart — Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart directs a drill during NCAA college football practice at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La., Dec. 28, 2014. - photo by Gerald Herbert

ATHENS — Barring a last-minute snag in negotiations, Alabama’s Kirby Smart will become Georgia’s new football coach. An announcement could come as soon as Sunday or Monday. Smart, 39, is the Crimson Tide’s defensive coordinator.

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