During his exit presser, former University of Georgia head coach Mark Richt said he felt confident he would have plenty of options to consider. One interesting option has emerged that would keep Richt in the Peach State.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, members of the Georgia Republican Party are recruiting, pun intended, Richt to run for governor in Georgia in 2018.

Even though his time as the Bulldogs head coach has come to an end, Richt is a very popular figure in Georgia, and his public-speaking skills, well-known leadership qualities and ability to work the crowd at fund-raising events makes him an attractive option.

Former Nebraska head football coach Tom Osborne won three terms in congress.

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