Georgia announces plans to honor Mark Richt during November SEC game
By SDS Staff
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Georgia will honor former Bulldogs coach Mark Richt this fall, the program announced Thursday.
Richt will be recognized at halftime of the Dawgs game against Missouri on Nov. 6.
“We are so appreciative of all of Coach Richt’s contributions to the University of Georgia,” athletic director Josh Brooks said in the school announcement. “His impact on Georgia football, the Athletic Association and the Athens community is immeasurable. We are thrilled we are able to honor him at Sanford Stadium this season.”
Richt coached at UGA for 15 seasons, posting a 145-51 overall record, which ranks No. 10 all-time among SEC coaches. Under Richt, Georgia went 85-40 in SEC play and appeared in 5 SEC Championship Games, winning conference titles in 2002 and 2005. Richt was named SEC Coach of the Year twice. He led the Bulldogs to 9 bowl game wins, including Sugar Bowl victories in 2002 and 2007.
Under Richt, UGA teams produced 84 NFL Draft picks (2002-16), including 13 taken in the First Round, had 17 All-Americans and finished with 106 All-SEC selections.
“Katharyn and I are excited about being honored on November 6 in Sanford Stadium,” Richt said via the school announcement. “Athens and the University of Georgia have been very special to us and we are humbled to be a part of the great history and tradition of the football program. We also would like to thank the people of Georgia for the love and support we felt throughout our time in Athens.”
The Georgia-Mizzou game has not yet been assigned a kickoff time or TV network.
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