As the head coach of one of college football’s most successful programs, Kirby Smart is recognized almost everywhere he goes in Georgia, especially in Athens .
But when he’s just trying to grab a quick meal, like at a Chick-fil-A drive-thru, the last thing he wants is to start talking football.
In a recent appearance on ESPN’s Marty and McGee, Smart shared a lighthearted secret about how he avoids unwanted attention when ordering food.
Kirby Smart avoids giving his name
According to Smart, it all comes down to one simple step: not giving his real name at the window.
“Worst thing about those places is they want your name,” Smart said. “Right when I pull up, they go, ‘Can I get a name for the order?’ I always give them my son’s name or my wife’s name or if they’re with me, somebody