At this time last year, many Bulldogs fans were wondering if Mark Richt would last the season if they get off to a bad start.

Well, the Bulldogs did get off to a slow start, with losses to Boise State and South Carolina.

But 10 consecutive wins later, the Bulldogs reached the SEC championship for the the first time since 2005, and Richt is getting praised for the work he did.

So now, it's safe to say that Richt is off the hot seat. But not just for this year. Richt is off the hot seat for good, and here are some reasons why.

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