Former Dawgs Coach Mark Richt Denies Hospitalization Rumors
Mark Richt, 65, who led the Georgia Bulldogs as head coach from 2001 to 2015, addressed false rumors about his health. In a post on X/Twitter, Richt stated that reports of him being hospitalized were untrue.
Apparently, there’s something out there on the Internet saying that I’m in the hospital. But if you would have seen me running down the street today, it was so pitiful you probably would have thought I needed to be admitted to the hospital. Lol.
Richt has a medical history including a heart attack in 2019 and a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2021. During his tenure with the Bulldogs, he achieved a 145–51 record, won two SEC championships, and secured nine bowl victories. After Georgia, he coached at his alma mater, the University of Miami, from 2016 to 2018.
Coaching Career Highlights
- Head coach of Georgia Bulldogs: 2001–2015
- Record: 145 wins, 51 losses
- Two Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships
- Nine bowl game wins
- Head coach at University of Miami: 2016–2018
Health Background
- Suffered a heart attack in 2019
- Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021
Summary: Mark Richt firmly denied false hospitalization rumors amid ongoing health challenges, reaffirming his active presence and notable coaching legacy.
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