The dean of Southeastern Conference football coaches will remain in that role for the foreseeable future.
Georgia athletic director Greg McGarity sent an email to donors Friday to inform them that he would be working on a contract extension for Mark Richt. The Bulldogs concluded a 10-3 season Tuesday night with a 37-14 thumping of Louisville in the Belk Bowl, and they have a chance at a top-10 finish for just the second time since 2009.
“I look forward to working alongside Mark in the future and in helping him move our program forward in all areas,” McGarity said in the email, which was obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. “We will be working on a contract extension with Mark over the coming days. I know Mark is focused on completing his coaching staff and recruiting.
“Our support staff is also focused on a number of construction projects, including the indoor practice facility and future enhancements to football areas in Sanford Stadium. We will keep you updated on progress in these areas as they develop.”
Richt has a 136-48 record through 14 seasons in Athens, with five SEC East titles and two overall league championships. He has 12-2 records against Georgia Tech, Kentucky and Vanderbilt, a 10-4 mark against Tennessee, 9-5 records against Auburn and South Carolina and a 5-9 mark against Florida.