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UM coach Mark Richt gets rewarded. He's staying longer at his alma mater. | Miami Herald

University of Miami football coach has repeatedly made it clear that he loves his alma mater and its Hurricanes.

On Thursday, the school announced in its own way that it loves Mark Richt.

UM announced it has extended Richt's contract through 2023, per athletic director Blake James.

"Mark has done a phenomenal job of building this program — and generating enthusiasm for this program —since the day he arrived back on campus,'' James said in a released statement. "We look forward to continued success under his watch, both on and off the field, for many years to come.