[Elvis]

https://www.dawgnation.com/football/tea ... -bowl-game

Schottenheimer will not coach in Georgia’s bowl game

ATHENS — The Brian Schottenheimer era has ended at Georgia, after less than a year.

Seth Emerson

Schottenheimer has informed his players he will not coach the offense in the Taxslayer Bowl on Jan. 2, the school confirmed on Monday evening, not saying anything other than that.

The news means no Mark Richt, Jeremy Pruitt or Schottenheimer for Georgia’s bowl game. And more spots could be vacated between now and then. Tight ends coach John Lilly, who called plays in last year’s bowl game for Georgia, would likely do so again – assuming he’s still around by then.

It was a rough one season at Georgia for Schottenheimer, whose offense ranks 75th nationally in total yardage, down from 30th last year.

It’s not clear whether Schottenheimer made the decision on his own, thus walking away from a good amount of money, or reached a settlement with UGA. His contract entitles him to the remainder of his salary – about $1.9 million combined over the next two years – and a bowl bonus.

Lilly called the plays in last year’s Belk Bowl because the team was in between coordinators. Mike Bobo had left to become Colorado State’s head coach and Schottenheimer had not been hired yet. The result was a 37-14 win over Louisville in which Georgia’s offense racked up 492 yards.

This bowl has different dynamics, however. Nick Chubb, who rushed for 266 yards in last year’s bowl game, is hurt. Richt isn’t around as head coach anymore, with Bryan McClendon (the receivers coach) set to serve as interim head coach.

Again, assuming McClendon is still around. Georgia has a bowl media day on Wednesday, and every indication is McClendon will be there. Incoming head coach Kirby Smart will be back at Alabama preparing its defense for the national playoffs.

The bowl practices are going to see a handful of positions coached by graduate assistants. Georgia has also lost its defensive coordinator, Pruitt, who took the same job with Alabama. It’s expected that outside linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer will serve in the role in the short term. Inside linebackers coach Mike Ekeler might also be gone, as he’s expected to land a job elsewhere. Offensive line coach Rob Sale has also seen his job filled, by Sam Pittman, but it’s not known if Sale will serve through the bowl.

Georgia has used graduate assistants in bowls before, when it has been in between assistants. The defensive staff only had one full-time coach in the Independence Bowl after the 2009 season, and Georgia won that game.

But that was just on one side of the ball, and with the head coach still in place. This time Georgia is approaching a skeleton crew.

[den-the-coach]

As soon as Brian Schottenheimer was hired at Georgia I posted it would be the last year in Athens for Mark Richt...Now where will Brian end up? I'm betting as the offensive coordinator for University of Idaho.

[Elvis]

You nailed it Den.

Schottenheimer said he fell in love with the South but i guess the South didn't fall in love with him.

I wonder what region of the country he'll fall in love with next?

[Hacksaw]

Shottenheimer's career sure went south.

[dieterbrock]

Well, not taking away Den's thunder but Richt was gone with anything short of an SEC title this year
Never figured Shotty could save Richt, but the truth is that he didnt get him fired either

[den-the-coach]

Well, not taking away Den's thunder but Richt was gone with anything short of an SEC title this year
Never figured Shotty could save Richt, but the truth is that he didnt get him fired either

I know, but it's sure nice to be right once in a while! Never forgave Fisher for hiring Schottenheimer over Hue Jackson just did not understand why Fisher went in that direction. Oh well, Rob Boras next man up and maybe Schotty can land a job at Maryland. That's almost south and I'm betting D. J. Durkin does not have a clue about offense.

[Stranger]

Well, not taking away Den's thunder but Richt was gone with anything short of an SEC title this year
Never figured Shotty could save Richt, but the truth is that he didnt get him fired either

I know, but it's sure nice to be right once in a while! Never forgave Fisher for hiring Schottenheimer over Hue Jackson just did not understand why Fisher went in that direction. Oh well, Rob Boras next man up and maybe Schotty can land a job at Maryland. That's almost south and I'm betting D. J. Durkin does not have a clue about offense.

I can't remember, did Fish ever interview or reach out to Hue?

[dieterbrock]

Well, not taking away Den's thunder but Richt was gone with anything short of an SEC title this year
Never figured Shotty could save Richt, but the truth is that he didnt get him fired either

I know, but it's sure nice to be right once in a while! Never forgave Fisher for hiring Schottenheimer over Hue Jackson just did not understand why Fisher went in that direction. Oh well, Rob Boras next man up and maybe Schotty can land a job at Maryland. That's almost south and I'm betting D. J. Durkin does not have a clue about offense.

Conversly, Richt knew his job was on the line and still went with Shotty. So he did reap what he sow...

It was a great call and you nailed it

[den-the-coach]

I can't remember, did Fish ever interview or reach out to Hue?

Yes back in 2012 he interviewed Brian Schottenheimer and Hue Jackson now some reported that Jackson was a courtesy interview because Fisher & Marvin Lewis were close, but Fisher had an opportunity at that time to get a quality offensive coordinator and hired the wrong guy.


an 19, 2012...Filling out the coaching staff is the next thing on the plate of new Rams coach Jeff Fisher, and he wasted no time getting things going. Fisher reportedly interviewed Hue Jackson on Wednesday night at an undisclosed location. Jackson and Brian Schottenheimer have both been discussed for the open offensive coordinator job, and a decision is expected soon.

Jackson’s offensive philosophy seems to be in line with what Fisher is looking to do, and I think he’s a real candidate. He likes to power-run the ball and go over the top with play action, and he did a good enough job in Oakland a few years ago to get promoted to their head coaching position. I’m not pushing for Jackson or anything, but I have to admit I’m starting to have second thoughts about Schottenheimer.

http://ramblinfan.com/2012/01/19/fisher ... e-jackson/

[Stranger]

I can't remember, did Fish ever interview or reach out to Hue?

Yes back in 2012 he interviewed Brian Schottenheimer and Hue Jackson now some reported that Jackson was a courtesy interview because Fisher & Marvin Lewis were close, but Fisher had an opportunity at that time to get a quality offensive coordinator and hired the wrong guy.


an 19, 2012...Filling out the coaching staff is the next thing on the plate of new Rams coach Jeff Fisher, and he wasted no time getting things going. Fisher reportedly interviewed Hue Jackson on Wednesday night at an undisclosed location. Jackson and Brian Schottenheimer have both been discussed for the open offensive coordinator job, and a decision is expected soon.

Jackson’s offensive philosophy seems to be in line with what Fisher is looking to do, and I think he’s a real candidate. He likes to power-run the ball and go over the top with play action, and he did a good enough job in Oakland a few years ago to get promoted to their head coaching position. I’m not pushing for Jackson or anything, but I have to admit I’m starting to have second thoughts about Schottenheimer.

http://ramblinfan.com/2012/01/19/fisher ... e-jackson/

You pay a guy with 16 yrs experience $8M/yr so that he makes the RIGHT decision. Geesh, we can hire anyone to make the wrong decision.