Former Dawgs coach Mark Richt denies rumors of hospitalization

Former Dawgs Coach Mark Richt Denies Hospitalization Rumors

Former Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt, aged 65, addressed online rumors claiming he was hospitalized. He dismissed the claims on social media, assuring fans he was fine.

“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 served as the Bulldogs’ head coach from 2001 to 2015, achieving a record of 145–51 with two SEC titles and nine bowl victories. After Georgia, he coached at his alma mater, the University of Miami, from 2016 to 2018. He previously suffered a heart attack in 2019 and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2021.

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Mark Richt humorously denied social media rumors about his hospitalization, reaffirming his health despite past medical challenges.

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Atlanta News First Atlanta News First — 2025-11-08

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