Georgia Bulldogs

You won't believe Georgia coach Richt's high school haircut

Published Aug. 13, 2015 12:37 p.m. ET

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Mark Richt is entering his 15th season as Georgia's coach, and the years have taken a bit of a toll. At 55, he's conceded defeat on his hairline and decided to go with a buzz-cut look this season.

But, believe it or not, there apparently was a time many years ago when Richt had long, flowing, spectacular locks. A high school classmate found the following photo of Richt in a class yearbook from Boca Raton High School, and it quickly made its way to Twitter on Thursday:

The '70s, man.

For comparison, here's Richt at his Thursday press conference:

(h/t College Spun)

"Alright, alright, alright" Mark Richt as a Freshman at Boca Raton HS (my buddy was a Sr. dusted off his yearbook) pic.twitter.com/3KKJQx1dVX
— Mike Bell (@mikebell929) August 13, 2015

Mark Richt is here. Says his players have a "coachable and teachable" attitude. pic.twitter.com/M7cNZ8BLMJ
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) August 12, 2015