OT: Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long Fired...

[Michigan Fan]

Only brings this up because that puts Arkansas Football Coach Bret Bielema On extremely shaky ground. And “Rumor” is they will make a play for Auburn Gus Mahlzan-(Who is a Arkansas native) which will open up the Auburn Job.

I also do find it ironic that as short as 2 years ago both Tom Jurich and Jeff Long were considered the Top 2 AD is the nation and now both are gone...

 

[CardFanBudMan]

Only brings this up because that puts Arkansas Football Coach Bret Bielema On extremely shaky ground. And “Rumor” is they will make a play for Auburn Gus Mahlzan-(Who is a Arkansas native) which will open up the Auburn Job.

I also do find it ironic that as short as 2 years ago both Tom Jurich and Jeff Long were considered the Top 2 AD is the nation and now both are gone...

Maybe, he wants to come here and work with Bobby again. However, no one wants Bobby right now, not even Auburn, if that is what you are getting at. Makes for interesting fodder, though, since they are about to hire Jurich and Pitino. OK, almost everything in this post is false, except the middle part.

 

[Knucklehank1]

Only brings this up because that puts Arkansas Football Coach Bret Bielema On extremely shaky ground. And “Rumor” is they will make a play for Auburn Gus Mahlzan-(Who is a Arkansas native) which will open up the Auburn Job.

I also do find it ironic that as short as 2 years ago both Tom Jurich and Jeff Long were considered the Top 2 AD is the nation and now both are gone...

I find it amazing that Auburn is so unappreciative of Malzahn. Guess it’s that Saban effect

 

[Cardinal Cash]

I have a feeling that, as Zipp says, “the Cat”, May be out of an AD job if U of L decides to pursue Long. We could use a proven AD. I have no problems with Tyra but I feel like Long would be a safer bet.

 

[nccardfan]

Considering that Long’s last 3 hires, Petrino, John L and Bielema were busts, the fan base lost patience and wanted a change.

 

[73Card]

Considering that Long’s last 3 hires, Petrino, John L and Bielema were busts, the fan base lost patience and wanted a change.

Petrino went 10-2 in in 2010 and 11-2 2012 with a Cotton Bowl win at Arkansas.
John L was in an impossible situation.

 

[nccardfan]

Petrino went 10-2 in in 2010 and 11-2 2012 with a Cotton Bowl win at Arkansas.
John L was in an impossible situation.

You think Arkansas fans remember his record or his motorcycle escapades?

 

[Rollem Cards]

You think Arkansas fans remember his record or his motorcycle escapades?

Both.

They haven’t sniffed 10 wins since the MC crash.

 

[nccardfan]

Both.

They haven’t sniffed 10 wins since the MC crash.

So in your thinking, you have heard Arkansas fans wanting him back? There is a poll in an Arkansas sports media article that asked How do you look back on Bobby’s stint at Arkansas? 53% voted poorly and 46% replied fondly. That’s a divided fan base.

He’s not even listed in top 10 candidates to replace Bielema.

 

[Rollem Cards]

My thinking heard nothing.

You asked what we thought they’re thinking. Not whether they would take him back. I replied

And, a mixed poll indicates they think about both.

 

[beantowncard]

If Long were to come here, it’s bye,bye Bobby. He’ll never work with Petrino again.

 

[CardsFirst]

I have a feeling that, as Zipp says, “the Cat”, May be out of an AD job if U of L decides to pursue Long. We could use a proven AD. I have no problems with Tyra but I feel like Long would be a safer bet.

Yeah I can see that happen not that he’s done anything to justify the hire. Not the hire I would want.