Kirby Smart’s got jokes.

The two-time defending national championship coach started his time at the podium Tuesday during SEC media days in Nashville with a fun jab at Eli Drinkwitz.

“After Eli’s filibuster yesterday, I have decided to set an alarm that will not let me go over,” Smart said. “I love you, Eli. That was directed right at you.”

That statement was made at 10:35:25 a.m. central time. Smart announced he was not allowed to go over 10 minutes with his opening remarks. His final remark to his opening statement was made at 10:51:50.

“And I did go over,” Smart said.

The Missouri coach admitted his long opening statement was intentional, so he wouldn’t have to answer questions and risk the chance of a viral moment. Drinkwitz’s opening comments were 11 minutes and 11 seconds.

That’s a sprint compared to Smart’s 16 minutes and 25 seconds.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.