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The Miami Hurricanes were one of the most disappointing teams this year after finishing 7-5 in a season where everyone thought they would contend for a national championship.
This week the Hurricanes got embarrassed on a national stage when they lost 35-3 to Wisconsin in the Pin Stripe bowl which led to many discussions about coach Mark Richt’s future with the team.
While many figured that Richt would retool his coaching staff he shocked the college football world this afternoon by announcing his sudden retirement.
Miami has just issued a statement saying Mark Richt has decided to retire from coaching…
Here it is… pic.twitter.com/ogaginftYa
— Christy Chirinos (@ChristyChirinos) December 30, 2018
Per someone in direct contact with him, Richt knew he had to make staff changes and current course wasn't acceptable. He initially said he understood and accepted that, but ultimately decided Saturday he didn't want to do all of this and continue on: https://t.co/ralcF1mkpl
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 30, 2018
Just spoke to Miami AD Blake James. He said he’s “in shock” over Mark Richt’s decision to step down at Miami.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 30, 2018
Mark Richt sounded as defeated as I’ve ever heard him 48 hours ago. Richt said something had to change. Blake James said he was on board to make sure Richt would fix things. Now Richt has stepped down. What happened in those 48 hours is the question?
— Will Manso (@WillManso) December 30, 2018
With Mark Richt retiring, the Miami job has the potential to be a very attractive one both to college and pro coaches. It also has the potential to be a thankless job, though. Anything less than a national championship will be seen as coming up short.
— Michael David Smith (@MichaelDavSmith) December 30, 2018
What makes things worse is that defensive coordinator Manny Diaz just took the Temple head coaching job just a few weeks ago.
The timing of Mark Richt's retirement is staggering in light of the loss of Manny Diaz. The 'Canes basically had their replacement.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) December 30, 2018
Miami fans seemed pretty happy with Richt’s decision to retire.
https://twitter.com/ebrantley7/status/1079439668024881154
Wow 2019 will be a great year for the city of Miami.. Dolphins up next
— LucheyLue (@LuDaGreat) December 30, 2018
Good bye, but the State of the program needed change!!!
— Manuel Mazariegos (@hondufan) December 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/ChrisYoderr/status/1079433778735529984
Others want Lane Kiffin to take the Miami job.
Please have Miami hire Lane Kiffin. Please.
— Eddy Wap (@LaloPrieto305) December 30, 2018
Did someone say there’s an opening at Miami? @Lane_Kiffin pic.twitter.com/IRY1VToFFW
— Jeffrey Skilling (@LouPaiFanClub) December 30, 2018
Is there a more Miami Hurricanes coach than Lane Kiffin? pic.twitter.com/4OuOYqogSj
— Evan Hamm (@EvanHamm) December 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/12YearsAHaitian/status/1079439474793332736
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