2015 NCAA Football Thread

I have to say I am surprised. I just hope we already have a direction we're heading. I've said if we part ways with him we need to do it in a way of finding someone first. I'm afraid if we haven't already lined someone up we will turn into the Fulmer thing as his backers are afraid of.

 

Would be a terrible decision for both of them. I'll be happy for Kirby to get an HC position but something like Georgia or SC for his first go at it is a huge risk, IMO.

 

Kirby Smart is my choice as of right now. It will be a gamble taking him with 0 hc experience

 

I agree, but its his dream job and I know he would give it 100% if hired there. I think he's learned a lot after being under Saban's wing for so long. One thing is for sure, you will have a suffocating D.

 

I see going after Smart. He'd take that job over SC, IMO. Richt will probably go to Miami. Even though the university said they plan to keep him involved with the program and the university.

If smart comes, I think he would keep Pruitt as DC. I hope, anyway.

 

Is it... is the Egg Bowl over yet?

 

Word is they offered Richt a job to stay on the staff as an assistant

 

Yea. What I'm hearing is they want him to stay involved in a "new leadership role". Leading out reach projects and things like that.

 

UGA's statement

"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," 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."

 

Also Dan Mullen is in the running.

Be niece to watch a Smart/Pruitt Defense though

 

Doubt he takes that though, could still easily get a good HC job somewhere.

 

I agree. Although, he and his family really like Athens. I could maybe see him taking a year off and relaxing, trying out the new gig. If he gets an offer he loves, he could bolt.

 

Mullen could definitely be a strong contender. He has ties with McGarity form UF and I've heard McGarity wanted to fire Richt last year and hire Mullen then.

 

Mullen could do a lot with the sort of talent y'all have.

 

So happy to not have to deal with offseason topics yet.

 

Wonder if Easton will stay committed?

Hope McGarity fires Schottenheimer after the bowl game.

 

All your deepest wishes just came true.......he'll come to Carolina......we are the final resting stop for a coaches career.

 

I've heard Eason was committed no matter what but who knows?

I can only guess that whoever takes over will bring in his own choice of coordinators. Hopefully Priutt stays though.

 

Yup.....it's pretty sad. I thought there for a slight bit, the 'Ole Ball Coach might change it all. Guess not.....it's hard to beat history.