The Case Against Mark Richt

The argument: Richt is 10-7 in his last 17 games. He has no edge, and the gimmicks are getting old. It’s just time for a change. If you’re on this side of the argument, his loyalty to the two coaches below could cost Richt his position. The “Nice Guy” argument also applies. Richt is 2-7 against Florida. Complacency, complacency, complacency. Richt has been successful with his ways while at Georgia, and maybe Florida, Alabama, LSU and Tennessee have passed him by keeping an edge. – Red and Black

Georgia’s Mark Richt could be on the hot seat

Despite almost a decade of success at Georgia, Bulldogs Coach Mark Richt is staring at a potential 4-4 record with a loss to No. 1 Florida on Saturday in Jacksonville at 3:30 p.m. Torching Richt on the hot seat might be premature considering his six double-digit-win seasons since 2001. But in this climate of fickle fanbases, coaches are often games away from a warm bottom. Many Georgia boosters seem ready to crucify defensive coordinator Willie Martinez faster than Richt. – Orlando Sentinel

Changes brewing at Georgia?

Pressure may be mounting on Georgia coach Mark Richt to make some staff changes as the Bulldogs’ season continues to spiral downward. Defensive coordinator Willie Martinez is under the most pressure. His defense was shredded in a 45-19 loss at Tennessee. Georgia ranks 11th in the SEC, yielding 377.2 yards per game. The Bulldogs are No. 4 against the run (128.2 ypg) but 11th against the pass (249.0 ypg). Georgia also is last in turnover margin, gaining just five turnovers and committing 16. – Yahoo!

Georgia DC Willie Martinez Catching Heat

Despite the fact the Georgia defense has allowed seven touchdowns and seven field goals in the last two games, coach Mark Richt continues to cover up for Willie Martinez. He initially said Sunday night of the defense, “I’m not real excited about it, but I do know we have an opportunity to continue to improve.” But he seemed to put more blame on the Dogs’ turnover ratio, adding, “We have put our defense in some very short field situations — eight times in three ballgames.” – Atlanta Journal-Constitution