Georgia's Richt gets defensive for bowl game

Offensive-minded Mark Richt has had to spend more time than usual on Georgia's defense.
Richt dismissed three defensive coaches, including defensive coordinator Willie Martinez, at the end of the regular season. So Richt has been overseeing the defense as the Bulldogs (7-5, 4-4 Southeastern Conference) prepare to face Texas A&M (6-6. 3-5 Big 12) on Dec. 28 at the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.
"I've enjoyed it," Rich said Wednesday of his expanded duties. "I'm not trying to reinvent anything. My role is to set the parameters and make sure everything is being covered and to make sure we have a plan schematically and a plant to implement that strategy."