Mark Richt, Todd Gurley react to Georgia winning National Championship over Alabama

Former Georgia head coach Mark Richt and running back Todd Gurley celebrated the Bulldogs’ victory over Alabama in the National Championship.

While Georgia players and coaches were celebrating their National Championship on the field in Indianapolis, former Bulldogs were sharing their celebrations on Twitter.

From former head coach Mark Richt, who led Georgia for more than a decade, to outstanding running back Todd Gurley, the reaction from former Bulldogs was elation.

Mark Richt and Todd Gurley celebrated Georgia’s National Championship

Richt started the evening tweeting a picture from Lucas Oil Stadium making his allegiances clear.

A few hours later, he got to send his congratulations to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.

Gurley was tweeting throughout the fourth quarter letting his emotions show.

https://twitter.com/TG3II/status/1480762603756392450

Richt coached the Bulldogs from 2001 to 2015, winning two SEC titles and two SEC Coach of the Year Awards.

He was 145-51 during his tenure before being replaced by Smart.

Gurley broke out as a freshman running back for Richt in 2012 with 1,385 yards and 17 touchdowns. He would finish his Bulldog career with 3,285 yards and 36 touchdowns while battling injuries in his final two seasons before leaving for the NFL.

It’s clear both men still hold Georgia in a special place and they were ecstatic for this year’s team bringing a championship trophy back to Athens.

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