December 8, 20196 yr Love the shot at Chad Morris.... "When a change is made like this, the coach tends to be quite different from a personality standpoint than the man he replaces." "This couldn't be more true of Pittman, who comes off as honest and genuine while also being cool and collected." The players loved him (Pittman) at Arkansas, as noted by this open letter to Hunter Yurachek back on Nov. 12. https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/Article/Arkansas-football-coaching-search-Hunter-Yurachek-open-letter-from-players-138459316/ Edited December 8, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 9, 20196 yr It feels like everyone hated Morris so much that they're just slingshotting a bit and hiring a guy just because he loves Arkansas and the players love him. That's all great, but there's nothing on this guys resume that says he's ready for this rebuild. Coaches tend to become a lot less likable when they're losing.
December 9, 20196 yr my guess is they got him cheap. they certainly didn't want get in a bidding war for someone.
December 9, 20196 yr Seems like an underwhelming hire, and probably not a good one all thigns considered. But I do like when somebody gets a gig someplace where they really want to be. Sometimes it works out OK. I don't know why but I'm sort of rooting for the Razorbacks to get out of the pit of doom and be somewhat decent. I just feel sorry for them, I guess. Other than that, I want them to beat aggy repeatedly.
December 9, 20196 yr They should have gone after Blake Anderson, already stuck in Arkansas, knows the layout, probably ready for a change after a shitty persona year, decent coach, and good track record of Arkansas State coaches.
December 9, 20196 yr 36 minutes ago, Bill Lumbergh said: It feels like everyone hated Morris so much that they're just slingshotting a bit and hiring a guy just because he loves Arkansas and the players love him.
December 9, 20196 yr Pittman seems like "Arky's Coach O" Dude can recruit and is a hell of an O-Line Coach. Needs to get his assistant hires right especially the coordinators. If he does, he might be the right guy to rebuild Arky... Btw, one of Pittman's best friends was on Lane Kiffin's staff at FAU -- might see him also end up at Arky... (Forgot his friends name... maybe Lance Thompson??) Edited December 9, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 9, 20196 yr 45 minutes ago, DougO said: They should have gone after Blake Anderson, already stuck in Arkansas, knows the layout, probably ready for a change after a shitty persona year, decent coach, and good track record of Arkansas State coaches. Mizzou made a run at him before their board freaked out (though they probably fell ass backwards into a better hire with Drinkwitz). Arky seemed to really want a guy with SEC experience, whatever the fuck that's worth.
December 9, 20196 yr So, Arky hired a position coach from one of the worst offenses in the SEC because he was from Arkansas and wanted to be there? (Of course he wanted to be there. Duh.) That's outstanding.
December 9, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said: So, Arky hired a position coach from one of the worst offenses in the SEC because he was from Arkansas and wanted to be there? (Of course he wanted to be there. Duh.) That's outstanding. Maybe they figured he was cheap and couldn’t be worse than Morris. They can save up and get someone good in 4 years.
December 9, 20196 yr they are hoping this guy can recruit good enough on OL and DL to get back to fat fucking retard levels. Arkansas couldn't hold the line of scrimmage against anyone.
December 9, 20196 yr Says Ole Miss swept in and took Lane Kiffin away from Arky. 😂 Jimmy Sexton making a killing as agent for all these coaching hires. Edited December 9, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 9, 20196 yr 11 hours ago, LTtxfan said: Pittman seems like "Arky's Coach O". Dude can recruit and is a hell of an O-Line Coach. Needs to get his assistant hires right especially the coordinators. If he does, he might be the right guy to rebuild Arky... Btw, one of Pittman's best friends was on Lane Kiffin's staff at FAU -- might see him also end up at Arky. (Forgot his friends name... maybe Lance Thompson??) Quote from Video: "Arkansas may not get the coach that they want, but they might get the coach they need" THIS^^^ They lost Kiffin to Ole Miss when Luke was fired. Pittman fell into Arky job... but Coach Pittman will make the team more physical, rebuild the OL/DL play at Arky and that's exactly what that program needs to compete in the SEC. Pittman is a unifier that will improve the culture and Razorback fans will rally behind him -- he has lots of alumni support. Personally, I think Joey Freshwater at Arky would have ended up horribly... Not a good fit for either side. Edited December 9, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 10, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, texifornia said: YESSIRRR.... Arkansas: Sam Pittman’s deal with the Razorbacks is for five-years and starts at $3 million annually, Steve Berkowitz tweets and adds that the contract gets extended by a year (up to two times during the initial term) if the Razorbacks play in a bowl game. SMH 😬 Edited December 10, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 10, 20196 yr Full Contract Details... https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/Article/Sam-Pittman-contract-Arkansas-Razorbacks-head-coach-140186125/
December 10, 20196 yr He's basically the lowest paid coach in the SEC with almost zero buyout: Quote Pittman, 58, will also be eligible for additional compensation through incentives. He’ll earn an extra $250,000 annually if the team wins 6 or more games, $500,000 for 7 or more wins and $750,000 for 8 or more wins. The amounts are non-cumulative. Pittman’s buyout would be $6 million should the UA decide to fire him at any time before Dec. 1, 2021. The amount drops to $3 million on the same date the following year, and $1.5 million at any time after Dec. 2, 2022. Pittman’s employment agreement also has language included that ties his win-loss record to his buyout amount if he were to be fired as head coach. If the program’s overall winning percentage is below .500 upon Pittman’s dismissal, he would receive half of his remaining annual compensation at that time. So, if they fire him after two years, they owe him $1.5M. (No way he has an overall winning record.) Linger on into year three and it's $750K. So, if they fire him after two years, they owe him $1.5M. (No way he has an overall winning record.) Linger on into year three and it's $750K. Edited December 10, 20196 yr by Aqua Buddha
December 10, 20196 yr I got one son with mesothelioma, one daughter with lupus, and a son with myosthenia gravis Goddam right a condom would have been cheaperSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
December 10, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, SunUvAbitchMarcos said: I got one son with mesothelioma, one daughter with lupus, and a son with myosthenia gravis Goddam right a condom would have been cheaper Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
December 10, 20196 yr 22 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said: He's basically the lowest paid coach in the SEC with almost zero buyout So, if they fire him after two years, they owe him $1.5M. (No way he has an overall winning record.) Linger on into year three and it's $750K. You are off by a year... $6mill buyout till Dec 1st 2021 (Yr1 &Yr2) Then $3mill buyout till Dec 1st 2022 (Yr3) Then $1.5mill buyout after Dec. 2, 2022. Also has an automatic contract extension of 1yr if they make a bowl game, so not sure exactly how that affects the buyout clause... Edited December 10, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 10, 20196 yr Wonder what song Lizhoney is going to do a parody on for the new HC. It's going to be hard to top her homage to the fat fucking retard.
December 10, 20196 yr https://footballscoop.com/news/video-sam-pittman-gets-choked-up-during-introductory-presser/ Video: Sam Pittman gets choked up during introductory presser By Doug Samuels - December 10, 2019 Before landing the head coaching job with the Razorbacks, Sam Pittman was a longtime Division I offensive line coach. His only stint as a head coach came back in the early 90’s when he led the Hutchinson CC (JC – KS) program for a few seasons. Pittman has worked under some really impressive coaches and been a part of some really good staffs dating back to 1994 when he landed his first FBS coaching position. However, while he has had the trusted assistant head coach title, he’s never been a FBS play caller, and the odds of making the jump from Power Five offensive line coach to major college head coach is an uphill battle. Making the jump from Power Five offensive line coach to SEC head coach is unheard of, even for someone of Pittman’s pedigree. For some quick perspective, in a study we did a handful of years ago, just over 9% of FBS head coaches at the time (2014) had offensive line backgrounds, with quarterbacks coaches and defensive backs coaches combining to account for over 50% of FBS head coaches at the time. So when Sam took the stage tonight as the Head Hog at Arkansas, he fought back his emotions as he stood on that stage fulfilling a lifelong dream. But he could only fight them back for so long before they got the best of him in a moment that reminds us all that even big, gruff offensive line coaches are people too. During the presser, he thanks all that Kirby Smart has done for him, talks about what he wants his team to look like and how they will make residents of Arkansas proud, and the belief that must be present for the program for him to have over 500 coaches reach out to him since the news broke of his hire to try and get on his staff. So much went into this opportunity for Pittman, from hours in the film room and on the practice field to preparing his tail off for interviews he was considered a long shot for. Great to see a guy that has paid his dues in the profession earn a shot. Pittman finally breaks down at about the 18:30 mark of the video. Edited December 10, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 11, 20196 yr 54 minutes ago, Snacks said: 1 hour ago, Aqua Buddha said: Deshaun Watson is not walking through that door. Neither is Vince Young. Or Cam Newton.
December 11, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, Aqua Buddha said: Deshaun Watson is not walking through that door. 58 minutes ago, Snacks said: 2 hours ago, Aqua Buddha said: Deshaun Watson is not walking through that door. Neither is Vince Young. 3 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said: Or Cam Newton. Chandler Morris probably is though.
December 11, 20196 yr Also think about the buyout Ole Miss is going through with a guy that no one else wanted when looking at this hire and contract. Or Morris! Hell this is a better idea if you ask me.
December 11, 20196 yr More (most?) HC contracts should be as incentive based as this dude's. It's fucking ludicrous what these guys are being guaranteed and walk away with even if they completely shit the bed. Edited December 11, 20196 yr by Hookah Horns
December 11, 20196 yr 9 hours ago, Hookah Horns said: More (most?) HC contracts should be as incentive based as this dude's. It's fucking ludicrous what these guys are being guaranteed and walk away with even if they completely shit the bed. Most coaches have a shitload more leverage than this dude. And most schools are desperate enough to pay.
December 12, 20196 yr May make sense... Hogs eying Chip Long for offensive coordinator job? https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/Article/Chip-Long-Arkansas-Razorback-Notre-Dame-candidate--140342863/
December 12, 20196 yr On 12/11/2019 at 8:51 AM, Don Johnson said: Most coaches have a shitload more leverage than this dude. And most schools are desperate enough to pay. Clearly. My comment was more about a hypothetical perfect world. In other words, it was worthless.
December 13, 20196 yr If true, probably a good choice for Arky... (but won't be quite as familiar with SEC west offenses)
December 20, 20196 yr https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/Article/Rion-Rhoades-Sam-Carter-Arkansas-Razorback-staff-Sam-Pittman--140867326/ Two defensive assistants in cornerbacks coach Sam Carter and linebackers coach Rion Rhoades have officially joined new Razorback head coach Sam Pittman's staff at Arkansas. Carter, a former star safety for TCU, is the third former Missouri assistant to join Pittman's staff. The Head Hog was hired earlier this month, and since then, former Mizzou offensive line coach Brad Davis has joined Pittman’s staff and Razorback receiver coach Justin Stepp has been retained. Additionally, Pittman found his new defensive coordinator in former Missouri head coach Barry Odom. Carter served as a defensive quality control assistant and analyst under Odom last season. Rhoades took over as the head coach of Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College in 2007, and he has led the Blue Dragons to a record of 99-50 since his arrival. Rhoades is expected to coach linebackers at Arkansas, a role that previous defensive coordinator John Chavis had for the Hogs. According to the IAWP rule, Rhoades has to coach on the field or else the Hogs would not be able to recruit any Hutchinson players for the next two years. Edited December 20, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 20, 20196 yr You know, I'm starting to like this staff from a "know your role, win 7-8 games (including the 4 should-be auto OOC games) and fill out the Belk Bowl" perspective.
December 20, 20196 yr On 12/16/2019 at 6:36 PM, Aqua Buddha said: Looking on Rivals and they only have 6 total commits lined up. Wow. Arky Class getting better.... AND Beats USC's #79 Nat'l Rank 😂 ARKANSAS 2020 COMMITS (12) National Rank 58. Prev. Year: 23. SEC Rank 13. Prev. Year: 10 Avg. Rating 0.8680 Prev. Year: 0.8854 Signed Letter of Intent (9) Myles Slusher Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK) 6-0 / 181. 0.9339. 150 10 2 Safety Darin Turner. Memphis Central (Memphis, TN) 6-2.5 / 206. 0.9215. 196 34 6 WR Blayne Toll. Hazen (Hazen, AR) 6-5 / 244. 0.8821. 447 19 3. SDE Jashaud Stewart. Jonesboro (Jonesboro, AR) 6-1.5 / 223. 0.8782. 497 33 4. OLB Catrell Wallace. Bryant (Bryant, AR) 6-5 / 210. 0.8681. 654 45 6. OLB Kelin Burrle. Helen Cox (Harvey, LA) 6-0 / 205. 0.8633. 762 51 30. OLB Ray Curry Jr. White Station (Memphis, TN) 6-6 / 315. 0.8548. 949 73 27. OT Julius Coates East Mississippi C.C. (Scooba, MS) 6-6 / 270. 0.8454. 102 17 21. SDE Dominique Johnson. Crowley (Crowley, TX) 6-1 / 230. 0.8343. NA 96 226. RB Hard Commits ( Not Signed) Drew Francis. Knoxville West (Knoxville, TN) 6-2 / 200. 0.8519. NA 70 31. Commit 7/20/2019. OLB Mike Harris. Central (Phenix City, AL) 5-11 / 180. 0.8505. NA 87 44. Commit 11/3/2019. CB Tyrece Edwards. Knoxville West (Knoxville, TN) 6-3 / 240. 0.8322. NA 83 46.Commit7/21/2019. WDE Edited December 20, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 20, 20196 yr Candidate Razorback Offensive Coordinator : Major Applewhite https://247sports.com/college/arkansas/Article/Major-Applewhite-Arkansas-Razorback-offensive-coordinator-candidate--140724276/ Edited December 20, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
December 24, 20196 yr Thx for finding this @Ricky's one-hitter Old tape fingers to Arky... Edited December 24, 20196 yr by LTtxfan
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