Jimbo Fisher doesn’t blame James Coley for staying with Georgia, earning hefty raise
By Adam Spencer
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Back in 2003, then-LSU OC Jimbo Fisher hired James Coley as a grad assistant, and the two have been close ever since.
Therefore, it was somewhat surprising that Coley chose to remain at Georgia this offseason after Fisher offered him the Texas A&M OC job. Still, for his loyalty, Coley earned a big raise, watching his salary almost double from $450,000 to $850,000.
On Tuesday at the SEC meetings in Destin, Florida, Fisher said he doesn’t blame Coley for staying put in Athens (via OnlineAthens.com):
“Oh, no, no,” Fisher said. “Listen, that’s part of this business. Ain’t nothing wrong with that. James, I saw him in high school, brought him in as a G.A. when I was at LSU. Listen, James has done a great job. He’s earned everything he’s had. He’s a heck of a coach and a heck of a person.”
Coley is now a co-offensive coordinator with the Bulldogs, but OC Jim Chaney will likely retain play-calling duties. Coley in also now the team’s quarterbacks coach.
Sometimes staying put is the best move, and it’s clear that’s what Coley thought this offseason.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
