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Sunday, August 26, 2007
Should Richt be backtracking?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Coach Richt just issued a statement backing down somewhat from his frustrated comments last week about UGA’s lack of an indoor practice facility. He says he wasn’t forced to issue the clarifying statement and I’ll take him at his word on that. But I actually found his frankness last week refreshing. This is something Georgia football has needed for a long time. Didn’t they promise Jim Donnan an indoor facility back when they were trying to keep him from leaving for North Carolina? And yet nearly a decade later we still don’t have one.
What do you think, should Richt be apologizing for venting, or should he start learning how to throw his weight around a bit more?
Here’s the statement:
Richt Issues Statement on Indoor Practice Facility Comments Courtesy: UGA Sports Communications Release: 08/26/2007
Statement from UGA football Coach Mark Richt Aug. 26, 2007
I would like to make a public statement following up on my recent comments pertaining to our facilities at UGA.
First I am very proud to be at the University of Georgia. I have poured a lot of my life and energy into this program and I’m thankful every day for where God has placed me. I’m also thankful for the leadership of our University, Athletic Association, and Athletic Board.
Friday’s comments regarding the lack of an indoor practice facility were a knee-jerk reaction to a series of events that happened throughout the day ending with the cancellation of practice due to a storm in the area.
When I actually read my comments late in the day on Saturday I was very disappointed in what I said and the way I said it. It appeared to be someone who was ungrateful for what he had and that is certainly not the case. For that, I want to apologize to President (Michael) Adams, (athletic director) Damon Evans, and the Bulldog Nation.
I am very blessed at UGA and Damon and I have a great working relationship. In fact, we have been working together in planning a project that will provide a major facility improvement.
I want to end by saying that this statement is heartfelt and I was not asked to make it by anyone other than my own conscience.
