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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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