Former Georgia Bulldogs Coach Mark Richt Denies Hospitalization Rumors
Mark Richt, 65, who coached the Georgia Bulldogs from 2001 to 2015, has refuted rumors about his hospitalization. In a recent post on X/Twitter, he clarified the misinformation.
“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 faced health challenges in recent years, including a heart attack in 2019 and a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2021.
Coaching Career Highlights
- Head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs from 2001 to 2015.
- Achieved a 145–51 record while coaching Georgia.
- Won two SEC championships and nine bowl games.
- Coached at his alma mater, the University of Miami, from 2016 to 2018.
Mark Richt continues to remain active despite past health issues, dispelling false reports of his hospitalization.