Georgia coach Kirby Smart wanted his top-ranked Bulldogs to play like a “wrecking ball” when they took the field against Kentucky on Saturday at Sanford Stadium.
Mission accomplished. But outside of sports, the metaphor is a popular song by U.S. singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus.
As Smart discussed UGA’s 51–13 dismantling of Kentucky with reporters after the game, the two-time CFP national championship coach kept referring to a "wrecking ball" so much that a reporter mentioned thinking of Cyrus. However, Smart was unfamiliar with the pop star.
