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Mark Richt resigns at Miami, Mark Stoops listed as coaching candidate

In a bit of a surprise, University of Miami head coach Mark Richt announced this afternoon he would be stepping down and retiring from the game.

“It is time for him to step away from coaching,” he said in a statement.

Here is the entire release:

Football Scoop was the first to report the news:

Source: Mark Richt has resigned at Miami https://t.co/2BZ2H7roiY

— FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) December 30, 2018

In three seasons at Miami, Richt has led the Hurricanes to seasons of 9-4, 10-3, and a disappointing 7-6 record in his third and final year with the team.