HOLY COW - CMR was just fired

Everyone here probably got tired of me continuing to say what I was saying about Mark Richt. i'm sorry about that but I was done, and I was not going to let up until change was made.

Mark RIcht did great things at UGA for the first third of his tenure. He turned the team around and got things back on track, even though we could see hints of future troubles.

He let things slide for the next third, resting on his laurels and stubbornly hanging on to Willie Martinez.

The last third was an attempt to revitalize the program. In part he was successful. Recruiting has improved markedly over the past five years, even though he had a hard time targeting his recruiting to get the entire package. D has improved significantly under CJP & Co. But it became increasingly clear that Richt could not adapt to changes in the game and push UGA back over the top with a complete package. I think he was trying the last five years, not coasting, but that he hit his ceiling.

I appreciate his loyalty and concern for his players. I appreciate his unwillingness to compromise on discipline to the extent many other programs do. Let's hope the powers that be make an even better decision and get Kirby Smart or someone of comparable ability.

Many good memories from the last 15 years. Many frustrating ones too. But thanks for the good ones, Coach and good luck in whatever you pursue next.

Go Dawgs!

Hey, before the high of "getting what you wanted" wears off, I'd like to remind all of us here that, sometimes...SOMETIMES, you have to be careful what you wish for. CMR is gone, and I wish him nothing but the best. Now, as to who takes over? KS would be a gem, but what if he's not the guy? I don't want to go through another Jim Donnan/Ray Goff period. Let's hope the powers that be make a good decision here.

LimeyDawg, thinking along the same line.

What if Kirby Smart has already concluded a deal with South Carolina?

I understand that there are others more than willing to take over the departed head coaching position.

Believe that Mark Richt really got too comfortable in the years leading up to today.

Not bothered by some of the comments being made by young men yet to play a down in the SEC.

I do believe it is time for someone that will take control of the football team and show what I believe has been missing and that is leadership.

Folks, not like tossing the Richt family out into the cold. They are well armed and would not be surprised to see Mark Richt remain in Athens, as VD did. I believe that one of the Disney television "places" will hire Richt. I would like to see him do just that. Believe the "grind" of college football coaching caught up with Richt quite a while back. JMHO.