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Richt stepping down, not fired; possibly to stay at UGA in another capacity
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:47 am
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:47 am
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Georgia Bulldogs ?@UGAAthletics 4m4 minutes ago
Mark Richt to step down as head coach of the Georgia football team. He will coach the team in the upcoming bowl game.
per AD Greg McGarity:
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Coach Richt and I met Sunday morning to discuss the status of our football program, said UGA J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Greg McGarity, and we mutually agreed that he would step down as head coach and would have the opportunity to accept other duties and responsibilities at UGA following the bowl game. I appreciate the opportunity of serving the University as well as considering any other options that may present themselves in the future, said Richt. On behalf of the University of Georgia Athletic Association and Bulldogs everywhere, I want to thank Mark and Katharyn for 15 years of remarkable service to the UGA community, hundreds of our students and staff, and to college football, McGarity continued. Mark’s record on the field was outstanding; however, his impact on college football goes well beyond the gridiron. His fingerprints are evident on shaping the lives of children, many of whom attend a Bulldog summer camp or a retreat; they are evident on the prospective student-athletes as they determine what college to attend — whether it be UGA or a competitor; they are evident on his current players, and probably even more so, on those who have lettered and are in the workplace, as fathers and husbands. For those contributions, we are sincerely appreciative. Mark has touched thousands of lives over the past 15 years — he has a huge heart and his positive influence has affected many people, young and old. We will never actually know how many people were positively impacted by a comforting phone call, a sympathetic or uplifting note, an autographed football or photo — he had the unique ability to shine a bright light on others when they needed it most. Mark has the opportunity to remain on our staff at the University of Georgia, and would be heavily involved with outreach programs for our former football lettermen via the PO Network as well as other University and Athletic Association initiatives. We wish Mark, Katharyn and his family the best as he enters a new chapter of his life. Mark Richt has been an outstanding coach and mentor to our student-athletes during his fifteen-year tenure, and we have developed a strong and enduring friendship during that time,² said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. I am deeply grateful for his many years of dedicated service to the University of Georgia, and I particularly appreciate the positive way he has represented UGA. I have asked Mark to remain engaged with the institution in a new leadership role, and I look forward to hopefully working closely with him as we advance our capital campaign at the University of Georgia. I know all UGA alumni and supporters will look forward to celebrating the successful conclusion of his coaching career at UGA in a bowl game later this year. I want to wish Katharyn and the Richt family all the best.
Could be why he made all of these trips to see Eason, Rochester, and Cleveland, to give them a personal heads up.
This post was edited on 11/29/15 at 11:58 am
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:48 am to ACL11190
It had been rumored for a week or two that he might resign and retire. May have actually been his decision.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:48 am to tylerdurden24
Uh yeah. When you resign you were fired.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:49 am to tylerdurden24
ESPN misinformed again?
LOL
LOL
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:49 am to tylerdurden24
Should have played A&M, we resurrect coaches from the dead.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:49 am to tylerdurden24
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It had been rumored for a week or two that he might resign and retire. May have actually been his decision
That is just adorable.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:51 am to ksayetiger
Sure Mark Richt is going to retire at 55. Yep, he's going to ride off into the sunset and never work again. He's done.
bullshite, stepping down is the easy phrase for getting fired but negotiating a buyout.
bullshite, stepping down is the easy phrase for getting fired but negotiating a buyout.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:52 am to GatorNation4Lyfe
Jeremy Pruitt mad his arse quit...
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:53 am to tylerdurden24
Sure he is only stepping down cough, cough
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:53 am to tylerdurden24
yea sort of like Pinkel "retired" except in his last post game interview he said "he'ed never been fired before", oops,, well gary was never very bright.
nobody gives up a 4 million per annum paycheck from a job that they like..
nobody gives up a 4 million per annum paycheck from a job that they like..
This post was edited on 11/29/15 at 11:55 am
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:54 am to ksayetiger
quote:Better than nothing amirite?
Uh yeah. When you resign you were fired.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:54 am to tylerdurden24
Call it what you want.
But, still handled immensely better than LSU has handled their situation.
But, still handled immensely better than LSU has handled their situation.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:55 am to tylerdurden24
Meh, "stepping down" is just better PR.
Allows him to coach the bowl game and get a warm send off.
Even though he's being forced out.
Allows him to coach the bowl game and get a warm send off.
Even though he's being forced out.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:55 am to tylerdurden24
Tubs and Richt brother in arms.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:56 am to tylerdurden24
Ever heard the term "forced resignation?" It's being used a lot in today's workplaces so both the employer and employee (particularly a loved, often tenured employee) can save face and separate. I'd say that's exactly what's happening here.
Posted on 11/29/15 at 11:58 am to RazorBroncs
Read the statement by the AD. Doesn't sound like a firing to me, sounds like a mutual decision to retire and let someone younger take over
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