Georgia finishes the 2010 season 6-7, the first losing record under head coach Mark Richt and first since 1996. The loss also snapped Georgia’s four-game bowl winning streak.
At Georgia’s expense, the UCF Knights of Conference USA won their first bowl game and also won 11 games for the first time in school history. The Knights finished 11-3 overall.
Quarterback Aaron Murray finished the game 21-of-38 for 198 yards but threw two interceptions and no touchdowns passes. A.J. Green was the leading receiver with 77 yards on 8 receptions.
As they have most of the season, the Georgia lines were manhandled. The Bulldogs mustered only 82 yards on the ground led by Washaun Ealey with 60. Against Georgia’s defense, the Knights rushed for 124 yards.
So where do the Bulldogs go from here? Before the game, there was a contingent of Georgia fans already calling for Mark Richt to be fired. The Bulldogs have regressed over the last two years, going 8-5 in 2009 and now 6-7 in 2010. And the Dawgs haven’t played in the SEC Championship Game since 2005.
New UGA Athletic Director Greg McGarity issued his support for Richt earlier in the season, but the loss to UCF could change his opinion. How much it will change we don’t know at this point.
What do you think about the future of the Georgia program? Mark Richt will more than likely be the coach in 2011. Do you think he can turn this thing around? If not, what direction should Georgia go in and who do you honestly think can elevate us to the next level? Sound off in the comments below.
Related Links:
- 2010 Georgia Bulldogs Football Schedule – Sicemdawgs.com
- Bulldogs Fall to UCF in 52nd Liberty Bowl – GeorgiaDogs.com
- Georgia-UCF Box Score – ESPN.com
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You can't win all the games all the time. Sometimes you have to hit the bottom before you can go up. Nothing wrong with the coach, but maybe we should look at some of the players, their attitude, and their skill set.
There are several glaring weaknesses on this team, but it starts at the top. McGarity has to ask himself if Richt can solve the problem. Richt made changes last year, and they didn't work. So who knows.
No college program changes in one f**kin year its takes time everybody needs to realize that the 2011 season will be great and dawg fans should see that and stop being little whiney asses
While I love Coach Richt as a man, he has clearly shown that he is not fit to lead the UGA football program. He cannot manage his players on or off the field, and he has not surrounded himself a competent coaching staff. Don't worry...he'll be fine. There are plenty of schools that would love to pick up Richt. We just deserve better. Unfortunately, I fear we will have to stomach another mediocre season before we see a change.
Remember where the dawgs where when Richt arrived. He'll should deserve some respect for what he has done for the program.
Respect for what losing to FLA almost every year We need a BCS championship and nothing less WE need change now we can not waste more time on this coach with lack of passion
I am an Arkansas fan and my son played college football. I would be honored to have Mark Richt and his ideals lead any programs. Teams win and lose, and have good and back luck, but the true person of your Georgia coach will always be the same. Stand behind him when he needs you the most.
Fire Mark Richt!!!!!!
Fire Mark Richt!!!!!!
Fire Mark Richt!!!!!!
Find you a new team to pull for Dawgpond
Georgia's play throughout the season and the Bowl Game summarized: Slow. Weak. Confused. Outplayed. Outcoached. Embarrassed.
Last 7 games offense was highest scoring in ga history. New D system give em a break.
OotCoached thats for Sure!!!
Calhoun Dawg I could not agree more. I went to the Liberty Bowl and watched a C-USA team run all over us. The lack of effort and fight out of our team was very disappointing. The sense I got from our team was they really did not want to be there. I agree....EMBARRASSED
what's embarrasing is the way fans act after 1 bad year. Support your team and coaches!
JamesW you are a sad sad individual! Why don't you take Richt and company and go somewhere were people love being 7-6 and love having a good man for a coach.The last time I checked we play to win.I want a coach that can win the hell with what kind of person he is.Take your nice guy coach and all his thug players and take a hike buddy!!! One bad year? Where the hell have you been?
CharlesO...lets review this. We had a NEW FRESHMAN QB. A NEW defensive coordinator who installed a NEW 3-4 system. You're not going to get results right away. Should they have beaten UCF? Yes, but UCF is in the top 25 and is a 11 win team.
CONFERENCE USA Need I say more!!!
JamesW does not Know anything about football and thats a fact!!!!!
10 years 90+ wins What the hell else you want!
JamesW I have been a GA fan since 1958 so shove it you no nothing!!
That means your old and stupid. Todays world is different.
Old and very smart!!! We need change and we need it now!!! GO Dawgs!!
No the world is the same and losing is not acceptable in Athens Period I do not care what excuses you have for Richt He either needs to be fired or bring down the iron fist and take control of his damn players
One of the worst games I've ever seen Georgia play. Just terrible!
Worst game ever that is for sure!!!
The Liberty Bowl was a complete embarrassment. A day later, the bad taste still lingers. Mark Richt has done a lot for the program. Is he tough enough to climb out of this valley? I say he has earned the chance,but he can't have a season like this next year. There has to be significant improvement next year.
Alumni do not pull for another team JamesW Mark Richt SUCKS!!!!!!! and he has no confidence in his own players and I am sick of watching his lack of Pride and Passion. We need a reasl coach who actually cares about winning and not comb his --cking hair with his hand on sideline! As the guys from ESPN say CMON MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10 years 90+ wins Keep up with your team and stop crying!
You are lost quit drinking and smoking that stuff and wake up!! 6-7 is not acceptable I dont care what you say or think you are a idiot!! Dawgs have the talent their coach just doesnt give a crap about winning and he lets the players run the show we need a real coach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fire Mark Richt!!!
Fire Mark Richt!!!
Fire Mark Richt!!!
fuk you and your dumb a__.I don't drink or smoke you crack head.
GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the DAWGS just like you.But lets support them.Richt is a good coach and has helped our program.
Your Right we gotta support them no matter what I just want to see the fire from the sideline again Richt is a great person but he has to passion last two seasons!!
GO DAWGS!!!!
If Mark Richt can't get us to Atlanta next year he needs to think about where he wants to coach next. He's had some good season's but when you go 8-5 and then 6-7 at a program with talent and a program that is used to winning, then you won't see many more years. 8 regular season wins is a must next year.
I agree but give him one more year
What will you do next year James? How long are you going to ride this dead horse? Yes he has done some good things for UGA, yes he is a fine man, but he was hired to win football games! Has he done his job? HE'LL NO! He has promised better and not delivered? Time to go! As my nephew says " Richt is a stellar man, but you can't teach Sunday school and be a SEC coach" I want to win! If you don't then shove off and take his hair combing no passion ass with you!
CharlesO your crazy.FRESHMAN QB new defense cord and system. We lost to many games for sure but we where most of the games until the last minute!Just who do think is out there that can do better.
Who do you think is out ther could do any worse? Let me guess, your one of these weak ass mamas boys that gets of on moral victories like beinng in MOST games until the last minute. Sorry buddy but your the one thats crazy for posting such weak crap! What game did you see us play that made you proud? FLA,SC,ARK, oh maybe you are proud of LL or CO your such a wimp!
WOW your such a man.10 years 96 wins how many others schools can say that.Maybe you could do better!