Grumpy, all you say is true in comparison to Saban and Dabo, but his essential comparison is to Mark Richt’s first 5/6 seasons, and they are pretty close. Richt would have had a playoff appearance or two under the 4 team scenario of today, including 2007, LSU’s title year when Geogia finished a solid Third in the nation.
I will not say Kirby can’t coach, as he has owned the East since 2017, but the comparison to Richt at similar junctures is apt.
Mark Richt didn't have to deal with Saba and Bama his first 5 years, or even UF and Urban. Can't compare the SEC of the early 2000's to the monster it is today. You know that. I am not claiming Kirby is the greatest coach, but he isn't as bad as many UGA rivals hope. The fake FG was open, Fields was suppose to throw the ball, but chose to run it, well it was an option and he made the wrong choice.