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:
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.