Tennessee officially announces the hire of Jim Chaney as offensive coordinator

Late last night, 247 Sports broke the story that Tennessee was hiring Jim Chaney away from Georgia, ending Jeremy Pruitt’s long search for a new offensive coordinator. Today the school has made it official.

Here are head coach Jeremy Pruitt’s comments from the release.

“I’m thrilled to announce Jim Chaney as our offensive coordinator,” Pruitt said. “Jim couldn’t be a better fit for our program at the University of Tennessee. His track record of success guiding offenses speaks for itself from his time at Purdue with Drew Brees to his time in the NFL and his success in the SEC at Georgia, Arkansas, and, of course, previously with the Vols.

“What most impresses me about Jim is his knowledge of the game and also the way he has adapted his offenses to his players’ strengths. He’s had years where he has guided one of the nation’s top passing offenses and years where his offenses have been near the top in rushing. He could coach every position on offense and is a true teacher of the game.

“Jim has proven to be a great mentor for young men, and I’m excited to have him here at Tennessee.”