re: Macon Telegraph: "Yet another big loss for Mark Richt"

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Among the many initiatives are implementation of a nutrition program for all sports, greater emphasis on customer service as well as community service, scoreboard upgrades enhancing the in-game experience for guests and patrons in all sports, and development of leadership programs fostering staff development. In addition, he has encouraged the experimentation of new ideas such as moving volleyball competition to Stegeman Coliseum and helping bring a sold-out concert (Jason Aldean, 65,000) to Sanford Stadium for the first time in stadium history. He was also instrumental in development and implementation along with Nike of a new brand identity program which brings consistency in use of colors, logos, lettering and numerals to Georgia sports teams.

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None of these have a meaningful impact on the football team. It's lipstick on a pig.

If the admin actually put a priority on winning championships in football, they would:
1) hire about 10 additional football staff members.
2) hire 4-5 S&C staff members.
3) Build an indoor facility
4) re-do the locker room, player's lounge, and weight room every 10 years or so.
5) relax penalties for marijuana offenses

Etc.

The admin's current commitment level indicates that they hope to win big, not that they expect or need to. Fans should adjust their expectations accordingly.