AFM Subscribers Ask...with Mark Richt

An outstanding high school quarterback in South Florida, Mark Richt attended the University of Miami in nearby Coral Gables. There, he played for Coach Howard Schnellenberger and backed up future Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly. Richt coached later on Bobby Bowden’s staff at Florida State for over a decade and helped mentor two Heisman Trophy winners, Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke. The Seminoles also won two National Championships during his time in Tallahassee. Named the head coach at Georgia prior to the 2001 season, Richt has an overall seven year record of 72-19, a 40-16 mark in the SEC and five bowl wins. He answers your questions. When a team has come off a season that is considered ‘below expectations,’ what advice would you give to a head coach and his staff? Steve De Marino, Assistant Coach, Arcata High School (CA). AFM subscriber since 2005. I think you really have to look at