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SEC Football: Head Coach Evaluations, Georgia Bulldogs’ Mark Richt

By John Richardson

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Nov 15, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt coaches on the sideline during their game against the Auburn Tigers at Sanford Stadium. Georgia won 34-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Case For…

Mark Richt has been a model of consistency during his time at Georgia. Including bowl games, Georgia fans have endured only one losing season (6-7 in 2010) since Richt took over duties “Between the Hedges” in 2001.

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    • This is also the only season a Richt-led team has ended the year with a losing record (3-5) in SEC play. Every other year has seen the Bulldogs reach at least eight wins, while attaining at least ten victories an impressive nine times. In combination with double digit win totals, Richt has reached the SEC Championship game five times, winning twice.

    During Richt’s 14 year tenure, his Bulldogs have amassed a remarkable 136-48 record.  This averages out to 9.7 wins per year.  This impressive consistency has led to Georgia being a staple in the Top 25 rankings and amassing bowl victories with regularity. Coach Richt has not accomplished this without top tier talent, sending 75 players to the NFL during his tenure (13 in the first round).

    Bowl games?  Check.  Averaging near double-digit wins?  Check.  Sending players to the NFL?  Check.  SEC Championships?   Check.  What could drive a fan base to even think about wanting a new coach after watching their current one achieve so much?  Well…big games.

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