Georgia head football coach Mark Richt addresses the media during NCAA college football media day, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Athens Banner-Herald, David Tulis)ATHENS, Ga. – It’s not a pleasant topic for Georgia football coach Mark Richt to address, but it’s not an unexpected one, either.
After last season’s 6-7 finish and last Saturday night’s 35-21 opening loss to Boise State, Richt was asked Tuesday if this week’s matchup against South Carolina was pivotal for him. Richt responded by saying “I view this as a very important game,” but the questioning wasn’t over.
Moments later, he was asked if Saturday was a must-win game.
“Didn’t I just say it’s a really important game?” Richt shot back.
“But do you think it’s a must-win?” the reporter continued.