University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt will receive a contract extension and raise according to an announcement by Bulldogs athletic director Greg McGarity following a conference call today with the executive committee of the athletic association's board of directors.
Richt's contract will now run through the 2019 season, and he will have an annual compensation of $4 million. His previous compensation was $3.2 million per year.
"We are very pleased with the direction of our program under Mark's leadership," McGarity said. "Mark and his staff are making significant strides in all areas of our program, and we look forward to great things in the years to come."
The Bulldogs went 10-3 this past season, which was Richt's 14th at Georgia.
"I appreciate the confidence that Greg McGarity has in the direction of our football program and how we represent the University of Georgia," Richt said. "Our staff has an outstanding work ethic and we are committed to the development of our student-athletes on and off the field."
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