Richt will probably be around for 7 years barring any medical issues. For any of the ninnies already looking to have Richt on the hot seat or fired already, I'd love to know your replacement ideas. You cant just fire someone in the real world outside of this website without a replacement plan. We were Gottam LUCKY to have Richt available and fall in our lap when he did or we could be sitting here with Shiano or Cristobal and ready to jump off a bridge.
This program was in REALLY bad shape...on the roster, S&C, brand, relationships in the local community, local camps to start establishing relationships with future recruits, etc...everything. We are in so much better shape now. There are only so many Saban's and Urban's around. Richt is not on Saban's level (although if we bought him Saban's roster he'd win a ring most likely). He has his flaws. Hopefully he continues to grow as a coach and learned from his experiences at Georgia. (Side note...if the had the new formula with the playoff the whole time he was at Georgia, he might already have a ring)
We can absolutely put it all together and have another NC shortly if the stars align right in 1 magical season...and consistently be in the running for the final four. But to think we will be dominant for a decade where everyone is in the rear view mirror, that aint happening under the current $ystem where the rich get richer.
