yankeedawg1, you do read "between the lines, Sir".
Gabby Hayes was a childhood "hoot". Would shimmy up to the cashier and lay my 10 cents in the window and watch Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gabby Hayes and Pat Brady. What a team.
yd1, still a few things that I need to sort out.
As close as I can come to answers, rather than questions . . . . I sincerely hope that we have seen a "different" Mark Richt emerge. Take the pats on the back, comes with being the "leader"? That applies to many, not only in the football world. Richt needs to sit down in front of a mirror and ask himself this question . . . . "Do I believe that the same rules apply to football in 2015 as they did in 2001"?
If his answer is yes, then he needs to be removed. Bought out, thanks and goodbye.
If his answer is no, then admit that the ship was sinking. Some outsiders with a better understanding of SEC football, several recently coaching high school, penetrated what some consider to be and using an old term . . . . "stubborn as a Jackass".
Usually successful folks whether in sports or in the business world, quick to catch on to good hiring practices. Up until 2014, Mark Richt failed half of his time as head coach in Athens. My opinion and I believe it is justified until "shown differently". Ratings that I have seen from those outside the loop . . . . Mark Richt is locked in somewhere close to the 5th best coach in the SEC. Maybe "they" are right. Last SEC Championship? Guess we don't have "talent equal to other SEC football teams. Anyone that believe that last statement is true, take a little time and check the players that have worn the Red and Black and where they finished in the SEC. Then check the number of players from the group mentioned that have gone on to play in the NFL. Maybe that was AM's reasoning. Needed outside coaching help while in college to get drafted.
Makes sense to me.
"Happy Trails To You, Until We Meet Again" . . . .