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Mark Allan Richt (born February 18, 1960) is a retired American football coach, former player, and television analyst. He was the head football coach at the University of Georgia for 15 years and at the University of Miami, his alma mater, for three.
Former coach Mark Richt opened up Wednesday on the various challenges he has faced since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, including fatigue, problems with balance and motor skills issues.
Mark Richt is a former head coach of Georgia and Miami, and a motivational speaker and author. He shares his wisdom on life and football, and his story of redemption after a cancer diagnosis.
Learn about Mark Richt's coaching career, achievements, and impact at Miami and Georgia. Richt has led the Hurricanes to 19 wins, 10 ACC honors, and two bowl games in two seasons, and has a 164-51 record as a head coach.
Jul 2, 2021 · The former Miami Hurricanes head coach and current ACC Network analyst revealed his condition on social media, saying he looks at it as a momentary light affliction. Richt led the ‘Canes to their first ACC Championship Game appearance in 2018 before retiring.
During his time at Florida State, serving as a quarterback coach and offensive coordinator, he mentored Heisman Trophy winners Charlie Ward (a 2006 College Football Hall of Fame inductee) and Chris Weinke, and the Seminoles won two national titles and played for another.
Oct 21, 2019 · Former Georgia and Miami coach Mark Richt tweeted Monday that he is recovering from a heart attack. The 59-year-old Richt is working as a studio analyst for the ACC Network. Richt spent the past three seasons as Miami coach before surprisingly retiring from his alma mater in December. Before that he had coached Georgia for 15 years.
