Georgia announces two departures from Kirby Smart's staff, new special teams coordinator

Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia in Athens is photographed on Jan. 14, 2023. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

The Georgia Bulldogs have a new special teams coordinator after more staff changes announced Wednesday by head coach Kirby Smart.

Kirk Benedict, who served as special teams analyst the last two seasons, has been promoted to replace Scott Cochran.

According to Smart, Cochran and offensive analyst Darrell Dickey both resigned to pursue other opportunities.