Written by Terry P. Johnson at The Comeback
There’s an old adage that goes, “be careful of what you wish for because you just might get it.”
That’s what happened in Athens, Georgia, on Sunday.
Despite finishing with a 9-3 record – which is no small accomplishment considering that Dawgs lost their top running back midway through the season – the University of Georgia decided to part ways with Mark Richt.
I used the term “parted ways” because there’s some dispute about whether Richt resigned or was actually fired.
Regardless of who made the decision, the outcome is disappointing. As I’d written earlier in the season, Mark Richt was the right man to lead the Georgia football program.
Make no mistake about it: Richt was one of the most successful coaches in school history. In his 15 seasons ‘Tween the Hedges, he guided the Dawgs to a 145-51 record, five berths in the SEC Championship Game, and two conference championships. He ranks second in school history in wins (145) and third in winning percentage (.740). His win-loss percentage ranks sixth among active head coaches with more than 10 years of experience, trailing only Urban Meyer (.850), Chris Petersen (.815), Bob Stoops (.799), Nick Saban (.762), and Gary Patterson (.751).
Yet, he’s no longer the head coach at Georgia.
To continue reading this article, click here
