Thinking maybe he was forced to retire after trending down at the end of each of his seasons. The U had enough respect not to "fire him".
Remember when many hereabouts wanted to hire Richt? Does this help put to rest what is more important, coaching or talent?
1. I would have had no problem hiring Richt in an alternate timeline sans Frost. 2. Rumors are abound that Miami's AD wanted him to restructure his staff, which would have included firing his son.
With multiple head coaching jobs open after the bowls, we could see a huge test of the early signing period. People who signed at some of these schools will be justifiably upset if coaches change.
If there are head coaching changes recruits are normally able to reopen their recruitment if i remember correctly.