In a stunning move, Mark Richt stepped down as the head coach of the University of Miami on Sunday afternoon and announced his retirement from coaching. After stepping down, Richt released a statement explaining the decision.
"Dear Hurricane Family:
A few hours ago, I informed UM Director of Athletics Blake James that it is time for me to retire from coaching so I am stepping down as the Head Coach of UM Football. The decision came after a great deal of thought, discussions with my family, and prayer. This was my decision.
The University of Miami has been a part of my life for more than three decades. It shaped me as a young man and provided me with the coaching opportunity of a lifetime. My love for The U is simply great. My true desire is for our football program to return to greatness, and while terribly difficult, I feel that stepping down is in the best interests of the program.
I want to express my sincere appreciation to the entire Hurricane Family for welcoming me back home and for supporting the outstanding young men in our program. I only wish that we could have achieved greater things in return. I also want to thank President Frenk and Blake for their incredible support, as well as the outstanding men and women in UM Athletics. Most importantly, I want to thank the incredible coaches, staff, and their families who gave their all to The U each and every day, and our student-athletes, who wore The U jersey with pride and who worked hard towards their degree.
Katharyn and I will be cheering on the Canes in the years to come and The U will never leave our hearts.
Sincerely,
Mark Richt"
Richt ends a head coaching career that spanned over 30 seasons, beginning with Florida State in 1985 as a grad assistant. His head coaching career lasted 18 years and the former Miami QB won a total of 171 games as the program leader for both Georgia and Miami, good for 40th all-time in career wins among head coaches. Richt ends his Miami career with a 26-13 record and led the Canes to their first-ever Coastal division title and ACC Championship Game appearance in 2017.
AD Blake James will hold a press conference today at 3:30 pm.
Thank you, Mark. You remain the class man you always were.
Why don't you do everyone here a favor go play catch on the 305 during rush hour.Is Blake still here? Heavens help us
Awww, poor wittle Bicht slurper is all butthurtWhy don't you do everyone here a favor go play catch on the 305 during rush hour.
In a stunning move, Mark Richt stepped down as the head coach of the University of Miami on Sunday afternoon and announced his retirement from coaching. After stepping down, Richt released a statement explaining the decision.
"Dear Hurricane Family:
A few hours ago, I informed UM Director of Athletics Blake James that it is time for me to retire from coaching so I am stepping down as the Head Coach of UM Football. The decision came after a great deal of thought, discussions with my family, and prayer. This was my decision.
The University of Miami has been a part of my life for more than three decades. It shaped me as a young man and provided me with the coaching opportunity of a lifetime. My love for The U is simply great. My true desire is for our football program to return to greatness, and while terribly difficult, I feel that stepping down is in the best interests of the program.
I want to express my sincere appreciation to the entire Hurricane Family for welcoming me back home and for supporting the outstanding young men in our program. I only wish that we could have achieved greater things in return. I also want to thank President Frenk and Blake for their incredible support, as well as the outstanding men and women in UM Athletics. Most importantly, I want to thank the incredible coaches, staff, and their families who gave their all to The U each and every day, and our student-athletes, who wore The U jersey with pride and who worked hard towards their degree.
Katharyn and I will be cheering on the Canes in the years to come and The U will never leave our hearts.
Sincerely,
Mark Richt"
Richt ends a head coaching career that spanned over 30 seasons, beginning with Florida State in 1985 as a grad assistant. His head coaching career lasted 18 years and the former Miami QB won a total of 171 games as the program leader for both Georgia and Miami, good for 40th all-time in career wins among head coaches. Richt ends his Miami career with a 26-13 record and led the Canes to their first-ever Coastal division title and ACC Championship Game appearance in 2017.
AD Blake James will hold a press conference today at 3:30 pm.
EXACTLY!! Him retiring is the right thing, but he retired because he doesn’t want to do the right thing.Shocking news although I’m happy about it.
My guess is that the administration was telling him to make some moves, including firing his son, that he didn’t want to make.
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You almost sound convincedNot a cmrs supporter
Your the one who's a cmrs supporter.you got your favorite picture as your avatar.Your probably got a cmrs calendar regularly grabbing a sausage feast three times a day.You almost sound convinced