Hall of Fame
Pitney has a long tradition of accomplishments with the university. A four-year shooter for the Nanooks from 1968-1972, Pitney was named team captain in his junior and senior seasons and garnered All-America honors in 1970.
Pitney, who recruited and coached Emmons at UAF, guided the Nanooks for 15 years before serving a stint as athletic director. During his 15-year tenure, he guided the Nanooks to three national titles — 1994, 1999 and 2000 — the last two were part of six consecutive crowns for the school. UAF has won nine of the last 10 NCAA rifle championships, including three in a row under current coach Dan Jordan, another Pitney recruit.
