Georgia names Brian Schottenheimer as new offensive coordinator

Georgia Bulldogs UGA logo
Georgia Bulldogs UGA logo
photo Georgia Bulldogs UGA logo

St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has been named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Georgia, according to an announcement today by Bulldogs coach Mark Richt.

Schottenheimer has been with theRams the last three seasons after holding the same position with the New York Jets from 2006-2011. He has also held positions as quarterbacks coach with the San Diego Chargers (2002-05) and Washington Redskins (2001).

Earlier in his career, Schottenheimer held assistant coaching positions with Southern California (2000), Syracuse (1999), the Kansas City Chiefs (1998) and the Rams (1997) in his coaching debut under head coach Dick Vermeil.
He coached for his father, Marty, with the Redskins and Chiefs.

"Im excited to have Brian join our coaching staff," Richt said in a release. "His NFL experience will be a perfect fit for how we like to play offensive football here at Georgia. Hell be excellent in developing our players in both the running and passing games which will benefit them while they are at Georgia and for their future."

Schottenheimer replaces Mike Bobo, who is the new head coach at Colorado State.

"This is a great opportunity to become a Georgia Bulldog for both

my career and my family," Schottenheimer said. "Im thrilled to be part of an elite program with such national tradition and a great staff already in place. I look forward to working with young men and being a positive and significant influence on their lives as we develop them athletically, academically, and socially."

For more information, read Thursday's Times Free Press.

Upcoming Events