re: thread on the other board...

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that there appears to be no urgency or focus to fix any problems is what is worrisome.

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When you've pretty much lost the Senator at GTP, Richt is doomed....

He doesn't say this kinda stuff lightly, he's always supported the staff... Here's a few well thought out paragraphs & plenty more in the article...

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Those of you who thought starting Faton Bauta was a sign of desperation on Richt’s part couldn’t have been more wrong. Alarmingly, it was a sign of something even more disconcerting.

Cluelessness.

I’ve heard my share of rumors about how Richt has managed the program of late. I don’t know enough to say whether the story of a somewhat detached CEO approach is true. What I can say is that it really doesn’t matter if the program has slid because Richt isn’t involved enough in the day-to-day details or because he is. The real problem is the stunning number of details that are being ignored on a weekly basis.

“Stunning” is the right word here. Georgia is doing things we haven’t seen in a while. It’s lost three of its last four conference games, and it’s not a stretch to think that, but for a Kenneth Towns touchdown saving tackle, it could easily have been a clean sweep. This past Saturday, the Dawgs were held to three points for the first time ever under Richt. Those aren’t indications of a well run football team.

You know what else isn’t an indication of a well run team? Setting players up to fail. I’ve already had my say about the ill-advised manner in which Bauta was prepped and the game plan that didn’t do him any favors, as well as letting a kid like Reggie Davis continue to do what he’s already shown he’s not capable of handling. Who sits back and lets shite like that happen without thinking about the consequences? Or, just as sadly, supports decisions like that?

There is a certain amount of irony here in how we’ve all been a little guilty of not seeing the forest for the trees. I know I have. Georgia is a serious mess this week, not because Richt isn’t fiery, or because his players aren’t good at handling adversity or because of undersigning. Georgia’s a mess because it’s a rudderless ship. It’s losing and its head coach has no idea right now how to regain direction.

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Agreed.

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I don’t know enough to say whether the story of a somewhat detached CEO approach is true. What I can say is that it really doesn’t matter if the program has slid because Richt isn’t involved enough in the day-to-day details or because he is. The real problem is the stunning number of details that are being ignored on a weekly basis.

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This is a great point and I have said this in earlier posts. Georgia is up shite creek because Richt isn't as involved as he used to be, IMO.

We are about to find out if Mark wants to keep his job or not. Mark is capable of winning the rest of his games, but if we look bad the rest of this season, he has definitely lost it.

have you seen urgency or focus on the field? how is this stupid? show me where i'm wrong.

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I’ve heard my share of rumors about how Richt has managed the program of late. I don’t know enough to say whether the story of a somewhat detached CEO approach is true. What I can say is that it really doesn’t matter if the program has slid because Richt isn’t involved enough in the day-to-day details or because he is. The real problem is the stunning number of details that are being ignored on a weekly basis.

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wow, reads like there is lack of focus and urgency to me. Guess the Senator has heard the same.

GTp is a good read, and his articles are usually very well-written and thought out....but at the end of the day he is still just a blogger. Hell he used to post on the old onlineathens forum. So excuse me if I don't hold his own opinions above any other person with access to the internet.

Fact is, if Rome and Davis make a couple of catches, the decision to start Bauta doesn't look bad at all. He didnt play that poorly. And agian, what is the problem with giving another QB a shot at starting when youre other 2 QB on the roster haven't shown anything to warrant supreme confidence. BAuta starting didnt lose that game for us. Poor oline play, 5 turnovers and poor offensive playcalling did.

If anyone needs to be catching heat, it is Schotty. And yes, I do throw some blame on Richt for bringing him, but I could see why Richt would think he would be a good fit. However, he has been an utter disaster at gameplanning and situational play-calling. Hopefully the heat Richt is feeling will trickle down to Schotty at the end of the year and we will part ways

Most of the criticism doesn't seem to be over the decision to start Bauta but rather the decision to run the same gameplan when that isn't Bauta's strength. He wasn't even put in a position to succeed.

Granted, I don't think Bauta running more would matter with the level our OL is playing at.

Also, there is nothing in Schotty's past to suggest he would do anything at all. I get Richt wanting a pro style OC but if you can't find one that's competent you either adapt or do it yourself. It's not like Schotty tore it up everywhere else and is suddenly struggling. That hire is 100% on Richt. Reminds me in a way of Tubberville and Franklin in 08. At a certain point you end up being held responsible for your hires.

Oh I agree it's hard to install much more in a week, but if that's the case you can't start Bauta in a system you know he won't succeed in. And I'm sure we have overrated Bauta's running ability, it's just that the dual threat nature is what made him different from the others. I didn't expect him to run all over UF but figured he'd have more than 3 carries to try and make their D account for that.

And yea, I think this is the most devastating hire Richt has made and I was very very unhappy with Martinez, so this is a new low. I think the timing also makes it that much worse. He needed a good hire worse than ever and dropped the ball.

The biggest problem is it's getting to where there's always going to be a large undercurrent of negativity. Keeping Martinez way too long let a lot of that take hold, so that's on Richt. Can you imagine if Richt keeps Schotty for next season...? (I'm still assuming Richt is the HC next year unfortunately)

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I guess I understand the gameplan criticism, but how much new stuff can you install in one week?

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Fair point but I know we have a number of QB run plays in the book because I always cussed when we called one with Murray or Stafford. Even those every so often would've been something.

There are some rumors out there that Pruitt is being urged to leave the program and is already working on other gigs, a la Grantham, at season's end. To be taken for what it's worth though. Also, Richt and the rest of the staff will be evaluated and expected to close strongly with this class and produce better in '16 or it's the door for them. Wonder who might be on the docket for DC if true?