Mark Richt fired after 9-3 season

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I know that many of you aren't fans of Richt. I get that. Earlier this year when people wanted Riley fired, many were throwing out names like Tom Herman because he's the hot young coach. And that's all well and good, but the point I'm trying to make is that every year you have these "hot" names -- Herman, Charlie Strong, etc. -- but also every year there are numerous vacancies, some of which will be more attractive than Nebraska. A top young coach (with the exception of perhaps Frost) is not going to pick Nebraska over Texas or Florida or Georgia or whatever. The chances of us getting the hot name is slim. Let's say we would've fired Riley. Do you really think Herman was going to come here? Heck no. Actually I think he would've chosen to stay at Houston for another year rather than come here. That's why I'm such a fan of Richt. He's a proven winner AND a realistic choice. Throw in all of the other intangibles such as his Nebraska roots and that's why I think he's a perfect choice. Has he underachieved in recent years? Absolutely. But sometimes all it takes is a change in scenery to rejuvenate a coach's career, especially if he feels he has something to prove.