UM coach Mark Richt speaks about $1 million donation, RB Mark Walton's status|Miami Hot Topics|Team BattleGround|College BattleGround

University of Miami football coach Mark Richt just spoke to a group of reporters at the intramural fields on campus, where UM is hosting the first annual Mark Richt Football Camp through Sunday.

Our Peter Ariz was on the scene, reporting about the camp and Richt.

Here’s the key news before we add quotes from Richt:

*** Running back Mark Walton, who was suspended indefinitely after being arrested for DUI in April, is, said Richt, “still on the team, working out, and going to school.”  Richt said if there’s any more news to report regarding Walton, he’ll let us know.

   Please note that Walton has still not gone to court yet, and still could be suspended for the opener or beyond, but nothing has been announced about any punishment.

*** Richt also addressed his $1 million pledge toward construction of the indoor practice facility for football, though he didn’t actually say “$1 million.” When the Miami Herald asked about his “$1 million” donation, however, Richt said it was important people knew that he was “all in” on Miami and that it was important for people to know he is “not going anywhere.”

*** Richt also spoke about his 7-on-7 football camp, and about 7-on-7 satellite camps. 

    More to come.

   SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN

   and PETER ARIZ