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Monday, February 14, 2022
Richardson Retires at Clarkston.
Written by Sammy Taormina
Written Monday February 14th at 11:50 PM
A legend has called it a career.
After 35 years with four Division One State Final appearances and three Division One State titles, Richardson announced his retirement from the Wolves football program on Monday morning which was confirmed by MIPrepZone’s Scott Burnstein.
Richardson was 274-98 with the program. The 274 wins is sixteenth all time on the MHSAA most wins list.
Richardson led the Wolves to the 2013, 2014, and 2017 Division One State titles.
“It’s the toughest decision I’ve ever made in my entire life. I had been weighing it for a little while now and felt it was the right time. I want to go out on my own terms so this is me going out on my own terms. I leave this job with zero regrets but I think it’s time to bring some blood in here and start a new era” Richardson added to Burnstein.
Clarkston assistants Phil Price, Steve Pearson, and John King are also departing the program as well.
Richardson is confident with whoever the new coach comes into Clarkston that they will have a solid program to work with. Next year’s team returns running back Ethan Clark, lineman Cole Dellinger, linebacker Cavanaugh Diton, wide receiver Desman Stephens, tight end Blake Kosin, and likely starting quarterback John Kaul.
“I’m confident this thing is built to last. The cupboard is pretty full. The memories, the relationships I take with me will certainly last a lifetime” Richardson concluded.
Richardson leaves a legacy at Clarkston which no one will touch. Whoever replaces him will have a challenge ahead of them that is for sure.
Richardson will always be a Wolf through and through and will forever be in the hallows of Clarkston football.
Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.
Here is the Burnstein Article
Podcast Call in with Richardson