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5 things to know: Should QB recruit factor in to Mark Richt decision?

Will Jacob Eason change his commitment to Georgia if Mark Richt isn’t back as coach? (Rob Saye / Special)
Will Jacob Eason change his commitment to Georgia if Mark Richt isn’t back as coach? (Rob Saye / Special)
By Staff reports
Nov 5, 2015

Five things to know Thursday, November 5:

1. There are two things that should not factor in to the decision to keep Mark Richt as UGA football head coach. [Find out what Jeff Schultz thinks those two things are]

2. A small plane crashed in Habersham County overnight. There are reports of at least one fatality. [Mike Morris has the latest, and check back throughout the day for updates]

3. Last night's win was the fifth straight for the Hawks after a season-opening loss. [Read Chris Vivlamore's 5 observations from the game | photos from the game]

4. Comedian, author, host and business entrepreneur Steve Harvey says his first "real dealings with whites on a regular basis was at Kent State University, when I walked into a room and I had three white roommates." [Read Jennifer Brett's Buzz blog to find out what happened]

5. There is a chance of rain again today. Yes, again. [Get your full Atlanta area weather forecast here]

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