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Former Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes coach Mark Richt says he has Parkinson's disease

Mark Richt, the former Georgia and Miami head football coach, revealed on his Twitter account Thursday that he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

"Truthfully, I look at it as a momentary light affliction compared to the future glory in heaven. Thank you Jesus for promising us a future blessing of a glorified body that has no sin and no disease," Richt tweeted.

Richt, currently an analyst for the ACC Network, added: "In the meantime, I am going to enjoy the blessings that I do have. See you on the ACCNETWORK!"

Richt, 61, mentioned in his tweet that he has been "waddling around lately" and that people had been asking him what was wrong.