We have a lot of folks on here criticize Richt for his “choir boy” handling of discipline issue for what some feel to be minor offenses. Often, it’s mentioned that other “savage” winning coaches like Saban would never do this.
To me, one of the most interesting aspects of the article is that it describes Saban’s discipline regime as the opposite. Even before he was competing for the title every year, he was killing guys over how they dressed and sat in a chair, and notably not coddling star players. Made me wonder how he made that fly with some of these diva players, considering the trouble we have had.
I think this system makes a lot of sense. Discipline doled out by peers, less suspensions, other forms of discipline:
“Away from football, they got a point system for team rule violations, and a leadership council, or “peer group,” to help enforce it. A missed class was one point. A failed drug test was more. Each point correlated with punishment. Three or four meant morning workouts and nightly study hall. Multiple positive drug tests led to rehab. Accumulate enough violations, and your case went to the peer group for adjudication, your fate in the hands of teammates. Often it was reduced ticket allotments for family and friends. Occasionally, it was a suspension. There was no more “rope.””
