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Mark Richt’s career in photos

Former Georgia football head coach Mark Richt went 145-51 during 15 seasons at UGA. Richt won two SEC titles and two Sugar Bowls

Former Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt coached at Georgia from 2001 to 2015 before the Bulldogs hired Kirby Smart. Following Richt’s time at Georgia, he coached at Miami from 2016 to 2018. Richt also played quarterback at Miami from 1979-1982.

During Richt’s 15 seasons at Georgia, he went 145-51. Richt helped Georgia make a bowl game during every season throughout his career in Athens. Richt is a member of the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame Class.

Richt helped Georgia win SEC championships in 2002 and 2005. The Bulldogs also appeared in the 2003, 2011 and 2012 SEC title games.

Richt never had an awful season during his time at Georgia. He helped stabilize the Georgia program after the Bulldogs had inconsistent play in the 1990s. Richt paved the way for Georgia to win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.

Bulldog fans always watched a bowl game during Richt’s consistent time as Georgia’s head coach. Mark Richt began working as a college football analyst for the ACC Network and ESPN in 2019. In 2021, Richt announced he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Here’s a look at Richt’s career in photos from earliest to most recent.

Georgia football honoring Mark Richt during Missouri game

The Georgia Bulldogs football program will honor Mark Richt during halftime of the Missouri game on Nov. 6

The Georgia Bulldogs football program will honor Mark Richt during halftime of the Missouri game on Nov. 6. The UGA football program would not be where it is today without the work of former head coach Mark Richt.

Richt has had serious health issues recently, so it is about time the football program and the University of Georgia honored Richt.

Richt’s impact goes far beyond the football field. His commitment to faith, family, friends and football helped shape the lives of many young men.

In fact, Richt helped save the life of former UGA defensive back Tra Battle. Battle was considering suicide and thankfully called Richt. Richt hadn’t spoken to Battle in years, but immediately offered to help and support Battle in his fight to improve his mental health. The Gwinnett Post wrote an article on Richt and Battle’s story.

Richt took the Georgia program to new heights. He finished with a 145-51 overall record in 15 seasons as UGA head coach.

He ranks among the all-time winningest SEC coaches and is considered, along with Vince Dooley, one of the top coaches in Georgia football program history. Richt helped Georgia win SEC Championships in 2002 and 2005.

Former Georgia head coach Mark Richt continues to work for the ACC Network. Richt recently wrote a book as well. Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images

Under Richt, the Georgia Bulldogs football program recovered from a disappointing decade in the 1990s. Now, the Dawgs have even more potential under Kirby Smart. A top college football program is not built overnight, and Richt provided the stability UGA needed.

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Georgia football set to honor Mark Richt

The Georgia Bulldogs football program would not be where it is today without the hard work of former head coach Mark Richt.

The Georgia Bulldogs football program would not be where it is today without the hard work of former head coach Mark Richt.

Mark Richt has had some serious health issues recently, so it is about time that the Georgia football program and the University of Georgia honored Richt. Now, UGA has announced that it will honor Richt at halftime against the Missouri Tigers on Nov. 6.

Richt’s impact goes far beyond the football field. His commitment to faith, family, friends, and football helped shape the lives of many young men.

Mark Richt took the Georgia program to new heights. He finished with a 145-51 overall record in 15 seasons as UGA head coach.

He ranks among the all-time winningest SEC coaches and is considered along with Vince Dooley to be one of the top coaches in Georgia football program history. Richt helped Georgia win SEC Championships in 2002 and 2005.

Former Georgia head coach Mark Richt continues to work for the ACC Network. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

The Georgia Bulldogs football program recovered from a disappointing decade in the 1990s under Richt. Now, the Dawgs have limitless potential under Kirby Smart. A top college football program is not built overnight and Richt provided stability that UGA needed.

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Georgia football community saddened following Mark Richt’s Parkinson’s diagnosis

The Georgia Bulldogs football community was saddened following Mark Richt’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, but Richt remains upbeat

Former Georgia Bulldogs football coach Mark Richt has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Coach Richt has kept his spirits high despite the diagnosis. He will continue to work for the ACC Network.

As a football coach, Mark Richt influenced the lives of numerous young men at Georgia from 2001-2015 and at Miami from 2016-2018. His commitment to his former players and staff goes beyond the football field.

Richt’s ability to focus on friends, family and faith will help him stay the course and see the positive in life. Richt announced he is “going to enjoy the blessings that I do have” and continue to live his best life.

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart was saddened to learn about Richt’s diagnosis. Coach Smart knows how important Richt is for his former players and family.

Former Georgia star David Pollack was a huge part of coach Richt’s initial success at the University of Georgia. Pollack, like many others, shared a message of love for Mark Richt:

Former Georgia linebacker Amarlo Herrera shared words of encouragement for Mark Richt:

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Former Georgia football coach Mark Richt shares his Parkinson’s diagnosis

Former Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes football coach Mark Richt shared his Parkinson’s diagnosis with the world yesterday evening.

Former Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes football coach Mark Richt shared his Parkinson’s diagnosis with the world yesterday evening.

As a football coach, Mark Richt influenced the lives of countless young men at Georgia from 2001-2015 and at Miami from 2016-2018.

It’s tough news to share, but Mark Richt immediately found a positive side to the diagnosis in his statement.

I have decided to tell everyone at the same time. I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s

Richt announced his diagnosis to the public via his Twitter account:

Richt’s ability to see the positive will help him stay the course. He is “going to enjoy the blessings that I do have” and live his best life.

Mark Richt will continue to work for the ACC Network. He is beyond his college football coaching career and has been battling some health issues in recent years.

We wish Mark Richt good health and happiness.

Nov 10, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt on the field prior to the game against Georgia Tech. Richt has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

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Former Georgia football head coach Mark Richt is back in Athens

Former UGA football coach Mark Richt and his wife Katharyn are back in Athens. Details and reaction here.

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It looks like former Georgia head coach Mark Richt and his wife, Katharyn, have found a nice spot back in Athens, Georgia.

Richt spent 14 years as the leader of the Bulldogs, winning two SEC titles (2002, 2005) and playing for two more (2011, 2012) and finishing in 2015 with an overall record of 145-51. That’s a winning percentage of 74%, which was good enough to rank No. 8 among active coaches when Richt stepped down almost six years ago.

He led his alma mater Miami from 2015 to 2018, which included a 16-game winning streak in 2016-17 and a No. 2 national ranking in 2017. That earned him the 2017 Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award.

Richt works for ESPN’s ACC Network as an analyst, but his popularity among DawgNation still remains. UGA Twitter reacted fondly to the news of Richt’s return home to Athens.

 

 

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Mark Richt shares his favorite Georgia Senior Day memory

Former Georgia Bulldogs coach Mark Richt shared his favorite senior day memory at UGA with David Jacobs, who overcame a stroke.

Former Georgia Bulldogs coach Mark Richt shared his favorite Senior Day memory from his coaching days on the ACC Network. Richt coached numerous Senior Days at Georgia and Miami, but he knew his favorite moment right away.

Richt’s favorite moment came in 2002 for Georgia Bulldogs senior defensive lineman David Jacobs, who had to give up his college football career in order to recover from a stroke. Jacobs suffered a stroke following a practice in Nov. 2001.

Jacobs had to relearn how to walk. He put himself through a grind to improve his cognitive and physiological functioning one day at a time. Georgia fans and alumni helped cover some of Jacobs’ extensive medical costs following his stroke.

Before suffering a stroke, Jacobs was projected to be an NFL Draft selection. One day, ahead of senior day, Jacobs asked Richt if he could put the pads back on and be recognized with his teammates one last time.

Mark Richt couldn’t say no to David Jacobs and asked that Jacobs be announced last despite Jacobs being out of alphabetical order. For Senior Day at Sanford Stadium, David Jacobs ran through the tunnel and into the arms of his grandparents. He celebrated his career with his family and teammates in a day Bulldog fans will never forget. The Dawgs dominated Georgia Tech on the day before going on to win the SEC Championship.

Richt notes that:

There was not a dry eye in the crowd.

Richt is now the godfather of Jacobs’ son and the two maintain a close relationship to this day.

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Look: Mark Richt dressed up as Trevor Lawrence for Halloween

Former Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt dressed up as Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence in a belated celebration of Halloween

Former Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt dressed up as Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence in a belated celebration of Halloween. Mark Richt now works for the ACC Network as a college football analyst.

Richt’s Trevor Lawrence costume is hilarious. Take a look at his accurate impersonation of the Clemson quarterback below:

Richt got shirts from several ACC schools this offseason when he toured several programs, including Clemson, as a part of an ACC Network All-Access series. Richt got creative to make this costume.

It is good that Richt give Georgia Bulldog fans something to smile about during a dreary week following the loss to Florida. Kirby Smart is now often being compared to Mark Richt due to their similar records to start their careers at UGA.

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Former Georgia coach Mark Richt talks former UGA RB Sony Michel’s 2019 slump with Patriots

Patriots Wire recently spoke with former UGA coach Mark Richt about Sony Michel and is struggles as the Patriots running back in 2019. 

The USA Today’s Patriots Wire recently spoke with former Georgia football coach Mark Richt about former Bulldog Sony Michel and his struggles as the New England Patriots starting running back in 2019.

After a productive 2018 season with New England, Michel’s yards per carry dropped almost a yard to only 3.7 with 247 rushes in 2019, totaling 912 yards with seven touchdowns for the season.

Per Patriots Wire:

“Well, here’s the deal: where is Sony right now? He’s still with the Patriots,” former Georgia Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the Patriots Wire on Tuesday. “So that answers the question on whether you think he still could be the guy or not. So, they may need to block a little. They may need to let him hit the perimeter. He may have his issues too — I don’t know what he was dealing with health-wise. But if there’s space, he’ll get it and make the first guy miss and he’ll make yards after contact. He’s legit.”

The Patriots selected Michel 31st overall in the 2018 draft after four productive years at Georgia where he rushed his way to No. 3 on the Bulldogs’ all-time rushing yards list.

That makes it Hershel Walker, Nick Chubb and then Sony Michel. You won’t find better company than that.

The duo of Michel and Chubb – both recruited and signed by Richt – proved to be one of the most dynamic ever as they set the record for the most rushing yards by a pair of running back teammates in FBS history.

Richt said of Michel during that time:

“He wasn’t a huge ego guy that wanted to be the only guy. He understood the advantages of staying fresh and staying healthy throughout a game, throughout a season, throughout a career. We convinced him that, when you are on the field, what you put on tape is what’s going to decide where you get drafted and what kind of a pro career you’re going to have.”

Michel was set to compete for the starting spot this year with former Alabama running back, Patriots 2019 third-round pick Damien Harris and offseason pickup Lamar Miller.

After injuries have held Harris on IR for the next three weeks and kept Miller from making a roster spot, so it looks like it will be all Michel for at least the start of the 2020 season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former Georgia football HC Mark Richt offers opinions on CFB transfers

Mark Richt once declared that “life is too short” to prevent collegiate athletes from pursuing transfer options.

It’s an intriguing change of opinion, especially from a man who never blocked any of his players’ transfer waivers in his time as the University of Georgia’s head football coach.

Mark Richt once declared that “life is too short” to prevent collegiate athletes from pursuing transfer options.

While employed as Top Dawg in Athens, Richt allowed tailback J.J. Green to transfer to in-state foe and yearly opponent Georgia Tech. He allowed quarterback Nick Marshall and safety Tray Matthews to transfer to conference rival and fellow yearly opponent Auburn. Multiple others switched allegiances to teams the Bulldogs chance facing every season.

“If the kid wants to go…let him go wherever he wants to go.”

Along nearly fifteen years in Athens, Mark Richt held true to these statements.

That was until, early in his tenure as the Miami Hurricanes’ head coach, Richt blocked the transfer of tailback Gus Edwards. Edwards, a redshirt junior at the time, expressed his intention to transfer to Syracuse University to be closer to his family, which included his newborn child.

Syracuse is by no means a football powerhouse but, as with Miami, is aligned with the Atlantic Coast Conference. Richt may not have made the decision single handedly, but it was obvious that the overseers of his alma mater’s athletic department wanted no part in facing a talented former Cane in conference play.

Edwards transferred to Big Ten program Rutgers and has since maintained a two-year roster spot with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens.

When this situation unfolded, I told myself that Richt’s hands were tied and his administrators were pulling all the strings. My opinion changed when he doubled down on his new viewpoint.

Sparking a conversation on collegiate athletes’ compensation, the former head coach was met by overwhelming criticism.

It’s a quicker turnaround in four years from Richt than the Hurricanes ever received.