ATHENS — Each passing day without sports doesn’t seem any closer to a new normal, or any sort of evolution or progression toward a greater good in athletics.
It’s a harsh reality we are all dealing with amid the coronavirus outbreak and cascade of closings, cancellations and other unfortunate fallout.
Of the many consequences, it has taken football coaching workaholics off the so-called hamster wheel during a time of year where things typically get ratcheted up.
For a young coach like Kirby Smart — 44 years old — it’s an opportunity to recharge and re-evaluate before continuing his quest for championships.
Anyone who has spent any time around Smart can sense the fire burning within him.
Fact is, it’s the same for most coaches at the FBS level, all of whom have made countless sacrifices for years to reach their lofty positions.
Some head coaches, however, are further along than others and tiring of what has been a rapidly expanding coaching calendar.
In fact, one possible consequence of this work stoppage could be the older and more wealthy coaches deciding they don’t need the grind, and retiring before football is back underway or soon after.
Coaching futures and effects were some of many topics broached on this week’s “On The Beat” Show sponsored by Ingles:
On The Beat
DawgNation coronavirus stories
Member of UGA sports staff tests positive for cornonavirus
3 takeaways on the immediate future of Georgia football with Greg McGarity
Georgia spring football, SEC seasons officially shutdown
NCAA to announce new recruiting restrictions, spring eligibility
3 most urgent NCAA sports issues facing SEC and UGA
Greg Sankey Q&A on coronavirus effect on SEC decisions
SEC basketball tournament canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
WATCH: Greg McGarity addresses coronavirus effect on UGA
SEC shuts down fan attendance: ‘The new normal”
SEC releases official statement on coronavirus
Georgia beats Ole Miss amid coronavirus fears at tourney
Tom Crean reveals ‘eye-opening’ information on coronavirus
