When home in Japan, Kirby’s joyful, round face was rarely seen without a welcoming smile. In the U.S., something was different: Kirby, the epitome of kawaii with a puffy pink marshmallow face ...

When Nick Saban announced his retirement in January 2024, Kirby Smart was immediately seen as the next in line to take his role in the college football landscape. Saban was considered the face of ...