re: Richt v McGarity tension

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Was this the first year he could have floated his name for a job like that? What changed?

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That's anyone's guess, including the thought that things simply change. Whereas he may have determined a year or two ago that he was going to remain at UGA come hell or high water, he may have simply grown more and more comfortable with the idea of making a name for himself elsewhere. But who really knows other than Bobo himself.

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Then, there is the Friend aspect. Was he in contention for OC? Did he even want to be? It sure seems like he didn't want to wait for an answer...Bird in hand perhaps?

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Friend wasn't going to end up the OC at UGA for a number of reasons (which is not to say he won't make for a fine OC at CSU). Furthermore, Friend's allegiance has always been moreso to Bobo than to Richt or UGA. IIRC, Bobo was the one that vouched for friend as OL coach back when he was hired.