Six of the nine seasons under Mark Richt at Georgia have ended with double-digit wins. His 90-27 career record averages out to exactly 10-3 a year, which is not shabby at all regardless of the competition let alone the conference Richt’s Bulldogs reside in.
Hell, he’s 7-2 in bowl games -- winning the last four -- and is 2-1 in BcS games.
However, an 8-5 mark in 2009 -- the worst of Richt’s tenure -- and a 4-4 record in the SEC -- tied for his worst conference showing -- have led some to think that Richt may be on the heat seat if the ship is not “righted” post-haste.
That little ’09 slip, however, hasn’t stopped the state’s representatives from bestowing an honor upon the head coach.
According to a press release issued by the school, Richt was recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives during Tuesday¹s session in Atlanta.
Introduced by House Speaker David Ralston, House Resolution 2103 cited Richtfor his success as the Bulldogs¹ head coach. Richt also visited Gov. SonnyPerdue during his visit to the Capitol.
“I am truly humbled by the resolution,” Richt said in a statement. “We are proud of thework we have done and are doing at Georgia, and it¹s a privilege to berecognized. It¹s my honor to accept this resolution and share it with ourstudent-athletes and staff members. We are all very appreciative.”
Here’s a portion of House Resolution 2103 “Commending Coach Mark Richt":
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Coach Mark Richt for his amazing career as a football coach and invite him to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
