ATHENS - As it turns out ESPN’s Nick Saban was right about Kirby Smart and Georgia Football .

The 6-time national championship coach said before the No. 2 Bulldogs’ 27-8 win over the Florida Gators that Smart would have the Dawgs ready to play for the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.

“I know Kirby. Kirby is going to have these guys ready to play against a very capable Florida team that has impressive wins over Texas and Ole Miss,” Saban said. “The key to the drill is Georgia's offense averages over seven yards a play. Florida's defense has given up a lot of explosive plays and points. I think that is going to be the difference for Georgia in this one.”

He was right that the Dawgs were ready to play, but it was Georgia’s defense that forced the Gators to unravel consistently in the first half.…