Mark Richt, Todd Grantham receive Contract Extensions

UGA head coach Mark Richt and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham have each received contract extensions, director of athletics Greg McGarity announced today.

Mark Richt received a three-year extension which takes him through the 2016 season. Financial details are still being finalized. Richt current deal is valued at $2.81 million per year.

Todd Grantham received a two-year extension which means he is under contract through the 2014 season.

“The extension is a statement that we are excited to have Mark as our coach and that he is excited about being at Georgia in the years to come,” said McGarity.

“I’ve said for many years that I wanted to be at Georgia as long as Georgia wanted me,” said Richt. “I’m excited about where we are with our program and looking forward to the years ahead.”

“Todd has done an outstanding job with our defense and I know our staff and players look forward to his continuing leadership on that side of the ball,” said Richt.”