Tennessee, Georgia fans react to report that Jim Chaney is becoming Vols' new OC
On Tuesday night, it was reported that Georgia OC Jim Chaney was leaving Athens to take the same position at Tennessee.
Chaney was the Vols’ OC from 2009 to 2012, and he even served as the team’s interim coach at the end of the 2012 season.
The hire concluded a long search from the Vols, who don’t seem to be able to do anything quickly when it comes to football these days. This was a big hire for coach Jeremy Pruitt, though — not only does it fill a need on the Vols’ staff and hurts an SEC East rival.
As you can see below, both fanbases were quick to jump on Twitter to spin the news in favor of their teams:
Nice double header win for the Vols! Basketball beats Missouri and Football hires Jim Chaney! #winning
— Tony Simmons (@tonyjsimmons) January 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/NickKayal/status/1082820576895475713
Jim Chaney certainly makes sense for Tennessee from a philosophical standpoint, but I feel like he held back Georgia's offense a bit with his unimaginative play calling, honestly.
— Nick Stelzner (@B1Gfootballdude) January 9, 2019
We dog walk Missouri in basketball and we hire Jim Chaney for OC. pic.twitter.com/84ra1QtYDF
— Troy Elliott (@tnracefan72) January 9, 2019
Georgia offense ranked 87th nationally in total offense in Jim Chaney's first season. The Bulldogs end 2018 ranked 18th.
The #Vols ended 2018 ranked 121st in total offense.— Jordan Crammer (@JordanCrammer) January 9, 2019
Jim Chaney is fine. He’s fine. He’s perfect if you want your offense to be uncreative and yet maddening. https://t.co/Xn9LwDXApL
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) January 9, 2019
Jim Chaney going to realize soon he is about to play a game of chess with a bunch of checker pieces.
— Jamie (@GoDawgsJamie) January 9, 2019
I want to believe this Jim Chaney OC hire…but I’ve been hurt too many times pic.twitter.com/Lt2rwjXC32
— SirEnderCobra (@SirEnderCobra) January 9, 2019
Jim Chaney is a good coach. People aren't exactly lining up in Knoxville to take this job. https://t.co/lxDSdYvIUE
— Caulder Taylor (@CaulderTaylor) January 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/HeatherL_87/status/1082818797025796096
https://twitter.com/jmatthews71/status/1082818770521997312
We’ll see how it turns out.
I would’ve though Smart would be hesitant to bring in a new offensive coordinator, and hence scheme/playbook, before 2019, which is currently the go big or go home year for UGA.
That being said, I think Chaney’s playcalling is too reliant on establishing the run and playing from ahead in a conservative, predictable fashion. Works like a charm if you’re playing an inferior opponent and need to keep a safe lead and go home with the comfortable, 20 point blowout. Doesn’t work so well when you’re only 2 scores up on Bama and you start going run, run, shotgun pass over and over.
Thankfully, I don’t think it will affect recruiting too much. Who knows.
Don’t overlook his ability as a qb coach…he was great with Tyler Bray, he made Nate Peterman look like a future NFL qb, and I think Fromm benefited from his coaching as well.
Hes overrated as a QB coach too. Brandon Allen was below average under his tutelage. Dan Enos came in and turned allen into a NFL draft prospect in 1 season
He wasnt the QB coach this season! James Coley was the QB coach and co-offensive coordinator.
Dan Wolken’s salty tweets are the best
This maybe explains the offensive problems in the Sugar Bowl – Offensive Coaching staff was in flux in the lead-up to the game. I’m sure Chaney has been talking to the hillbillies for at least a couple of weeks if not longer.
This could be seen from a mile away – Conley was named Co-offensive Coordinator last year in order to keep him from leaving for the OC job at TAMU. CKS did what he had to do to keep Conley short-term and probably told Chaney and Conley may the best man win. Having 2 co-coordinators is not a tenable position, at least not long-term.
“Hillbillies”-yet smart enough to steal your water. Hopefully you doggies can stay hydrated so I get to see more salty tears. Losing players. Fields gone. Michigan beatdown. 96-50. Left without an OC in January. Loving it.
Michigan beatdown?!? Were you playing xBox by yourself again? Learn your matchups before you start talking about “smarts”. You consider this a “steal”, I believe it speaks volumes when a coach leaves a national contender for the same job in a lost program. Congrats on Chaney and good luck in the 2019 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl.
Texas-glad you’ve bent the knee in respect. 96-50
One comment-more uga folks taking the Legend route and using Bama logos.
No one outside of Tennessee’s 8 basketball fans knows what 96-50 means…Everyone does know that UTk went 4-8 this year, failed to make a bowl game once again this decade, and lost to their 3 biggest rivals in embarrassing fashion.
Laughing stock.
Ask Crean if he knows.
Pretty sure ppl watch basketball. Pretty sure we went 5-7 this year. Pretty sure we did embarrass uga bball. Somebody is cranky tonight.
UTk fans pretending to care about basketball…LMAO.
Remember when their football program was relevant.
4-8, 5-7
If I had to root for UT football, I would only be thinking about basketball as well. Fields gone, never won a game for UGA. We kept the real OC in Coley. He and Sam Pittman are the recruiting stars.
You remember when Tennessee fans had to flush the toilet so Georgia fans could get a drink?
No, they were disappointed when the toilet was flushed first. GA fans preferred the “earthy” taste of the unflushed toilet best.
2019 was supposed to be the year when UGA made a strong run at a national championship. Having to replace the DC and OC could impede that. I think Chaney’s bad reputation is a bit undeserved. Plus him going to Tennessee is going to make that game more difficult for UGA.
That coupled with the early draft departures makes 2019’s NC run-ability take a huge dip.
I completely agree
No, 2020 is. UGA has too many underclassmen. Heck, I was surprised they were leading Bama in the SECCG and just crumbled.
I’m actually glad to see Chaney being replaced. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a capable OC, and a great get for UT. Although I remember many a UT fan posting negative comments about him when Kirby hired him. He seemed to hold the offense back and was very predictable much of the time.
I just think UGA can do better. And that’s what we’ll need to complete the next step. I would add, it seems that every position coach on CKS’s staff is a great recruiter, but I can’t remember any recruit saying he was coming because of Chaney or his offensive scheme. I have no doubt that Kirby will hire the right guy.
Best news ever. While I may not think Chaney is the worst OC ever, hopefully UGA will be able to recruit an OC to the caliber of the existing talent. We can all point to the “Chaney moments” while at UGA. I know Vol fans hated the predictability when he was there. Same here. We’ll see.
Good riddens! Thank you Jesus!
^riddance
Chaney is highly overrated. The only benefit to having him is Sam Pittman is usually a package deal and Pittman is world class.
So who becomes the OC for UGA? Do they hire Sark or promote from within, or go elsewhere.
Most likely UGA offensive co-coordinator James Conley. Jimbo tried to hire him as OC for TAMU last season so Smart made Conley co-OC and QB coach to keep him at UGA. Conley is considered one of the best recruiters in the country and recruits the heck out of Miami and S Florida.
So the Vols want another turn on the village bicycle…interesting.
Village bicycle? Tough criticism for a guy who was integral part of UGA’s turn-around. JC called 3 flat games in last two years. Road game at Jordan-Hare (’17), Road game Baton Rouge (’18) and the recent loss to Texas.
He called two very good games against Bama (CFP 17) and SECCG (18). UGA lost both due to defensive struggles and bizarre special teams play. Easy to 2nd guess certain calls after the fact.
Vols could’ve done a lot worse
Village bicycle…as in he’s been around the block and everyone has had a ride. It’s not a comment on his effectiveness as an OC. The guy as been an OC at 5 different schools in the last 7 years.
30-24
Oskie – when was the last time UT beat Vandy??? Was UT 3 or 4 years ago?
Just think, if UT played Memphis, UTC and MTSU, UT would be about the 3rd or 4th best team in the state of TN.
A Vol fan talking trash? Congrats on giving Auburn their most embarrassing loss of the past decade. That’s all I need to say.
LMAO, only thing more of a joke than oskie’s life is UTk football!
Legend-my life is a joke? Which one of us trolls incessantly?
The games you mentioned as flat are basically the only games where UGA/Chaney faced top-tier defenses. 2nd half of NC vs bama Chaney keep running between the tackles for 0.0 ypc.
Many UGA fans view Chaney in the same light as Bobo – easily out coached/adjusted and prone to get stuck in a rut.
Yes, UT could have done worse but for the money they are spending they could have hired the best.
Chaney can’t play defense too. UGA blew like a 30 point lead.
He called two good halves in those games. He blew the natty by running Chubb instead of Sony. Then he blew this year’s games at LSU bad game plan and the natty with conservative playcalling when it was clear we had Bama off balance.he’s never been with a team more than 3yrs either.
I really liked Cheney until game time, especially after half time. LSU, Bama twice and Texas all made defensive adjustments and Cheney just kept calling the same plays over and over. Nauta caught 1 pass for 3 yards against Texas, and that sent him to the NFL. Not a single screen pass or jet sweep against very aggressive Texas front.
“Cheney”…
I take it you’re a Colin Powell man?
Fromm coming back for his Junior year and Swift. Or Tenersee’s crap . hmmmmmmm?