Richt is entering his sixth season at a Georgia program that has flourished under his direction. In five years, Richt won 52 games, three division titles, and two SEC championships. His current squad is ranked tenth in America and 2-0 on the season as they prepare to host UAB.

"Part of the reason for the success is being at one program for so long," Richt said. "I was at Florida State for a long time. Where most coaches take a lot of what they learn from a lot of different programs they've been at, we did everything the Florida State way, and it's paid off."

The things Richt did seem simple, but it became the foundation for a wealth of success.

"We have Family Day tonight," Richt said. "We give the coaches' families time with the players, and build a real family atmosphere here at Georgia. One thing I'd tell a high school recruit: if he comes to Georgia, we'll treat him as if he was our son. We'll take care of him, make sure he becomes the right kind of man and one that makes Georgia proud."

So far, Richt can't complain with the on-field results this season.

"We looked good out there," he said, noting the win at South Carolina last weekend. "We're excited about the 2-0 start. Of course, the shutout only came when we had enough points to where Coach Spurrier had to score 7 instead of 3. No doubt they would've made some field goals. But, you have to have some things going right when you are forcing a team to go for touchdowns instead of an easy field goal."

Despite rumors that the Bulldogs might change uniform designs for key SEC matchups with Tennessee and Florida, Richt said that Georgia will never switch from the famous 'silver britches'.

"We can't change uniforms for different teams," Richt said. "If you wear a unique jersey for one team, but not another, that pumps the opposing team. It tells them that their game isn't a 'big game', when every game should be a big game for us. So I'm not in favor of changing uniform designs. I want us to be known for our silver britches. When people mention Georgia, I want them to think of us as the team that wears those silver britches."

Richt's dedication to team unity and family atmosphere is rare among coaches. His wife, Kathryn, even serves as the 'water girl' of the Georgia football team.

"I love having Kathryn on the sidelines with me," Richt said, smiling. "We won't talk much during the game, but if we score, I might go back there and get a drink of water."

As Richt got up to leave, and thank you's were said, Richt immediately headed for the elevators, as his wife and kids were waiting upstairs. Family Day was in full session, and with Georgia's rise to a consistent national power, it's one big happy family in Athens.