The amusing bond between new Georgia offensive coordinator Jim Chaney and new Bulldogs offensive line coach Sam Pittman was reflected recently when Chaney was asked about the influence he had in luring Pittman from Arkansas.
“Not much,” Chaney said. “I tried to convince him to stay. I didn’t want him around here. He’s a pain in the butt.”
Chaney and Pittman are coaching together at their third Southeastern Conference program. The two had their same roles at Tennessee in 2012 and at Arkansas for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. While Pittman remained at Arkansas last year, Chaney left the SEC for what turned out to be a one-year stint as Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator.
The two never worked together until four years ago in Knoxville, but their similarities are limitless.
Each is 54 years old, and each is of substantial girth. They also share humble beginnings, with Chaney having graduated from Central Missouri State and having begun his coaching career at Cal State Fullerton, and with Pittman having graduated from Pittsburg (Kan.) State and having begun his career at Princeton (Mo.) High School.