Mark Richt to work in studio for ESPN during Signing Day

Rather than locking down commitments on Wednesday, Mark Richt will be discussing them on TV.

Richt will be serving on ESPN’s broadcasting crew during its coverage of National Signing Day Wednesday, the network announced on Monday.

ESPN announces retired Miami coach Mark Richt will be part of its National Signing Day coverage.

Network doesn’t give any specifics as to when he’ll be on, but, he’ll be in studio with their crew and their coverage begins at noon.

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Richt abruptly stepped down as Miami’s head coach on Dec. 30, just days after an ugly loss to Wisconsin in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. He went 9-4 in his first season on the job and then took a major step forward going 10-3 in his second season, producing the school’s first double-digit win season since 2003. The program appeared to be on the right track, but the Canes slipped to 7-6 this season and looked terrible offensively.

Just after Richt stepped down, Manny Diaz was hired as head coach. He has brought in Tate Martell as a transfer QB and is working hard on recruiting.

Now 58, you have to wonder whether Richt will go into broadcasting permanently or attempt a return to coaching.