I kind of feel like your last sentence answered the question about why that question should be asked. I told friends all week out here (Oklahoma-so I'm the resident SEC expert) that UGA and Richt are somewhat like Texas. Good coach, tons of talent....but soft and they usually can't turn that talent into championships. Richt's teams have always been soft, imo. I don't think Murray is the problem....I think the inability to tough out wins against the best teams has plagued Richt's tenure at UGA. I think "why?" is a valid question.
It was a loaded question, and a bad time to ask it. But yes, it is a fair question. His reaction is exactly what the reporter wanted, which was not really needed before the players and coaches had time to cool off. Just my opinion.