Arkansas CB Quincey McAdoo posts heartfelt message announcing medical retirement

Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Quincey McAdoo has made it official. Back in January, it was revealed that McAdoo would be hanging up his cleats and retiring from football after being forced to retire medically.

On Thursday, the six-foot-two sophomore wide receiver turned defensive back addressed his medical retirement with a heartfelt message pinned to Razorback Nation.

“I’m at a loss for words on how blessed I am to become a part of something special. Unfortunately, because of health reasons, I am publicly announcing my medical retirement,” opened McAdoo via X.

“I want to give thanks to my family and community for not letting me lose myself throughout this whole process. Your everlasting love is my drive to be who I am today. Without you and the man above, none of this would be possible.”

“To my teammates and brothers, I’ve made along the way, you will always be a part of me! The memories and fun we shared will never be forgotten or taken for granted. To my coaches, I want to say thank you for believing in me and giving me an opportunity to experience my lifelong dream.”

“To those young players chasing a dream, know that they do come true, and never let anyone tell you different! No matter where you come from! Thank you all! McAdoo out.”

McAdoo only played in his freshman season at Arkansas in 2022, but the former three-star recruit and Arkansas native put together an impressive freshman showing. In his first year on campus and as a defensive back, McAdoo played in nine games, recording 30 total tackles, 20 solo, four passes defended, one sack, and two interceptions. His two interceptions were second-best on the team, only behind senior defensive back Dwight McGlothen.

Sam Pittman addresses how he’s handled pressure to win at Arkansas

Sam Pittman brought the Arkansas program from the pits of the Chad Morris era. Even so, there is still some pressure on the head coach to win this season. Last year’s 4-8 record was considered a step back in his fourth season. There were even rumors of Arkansas moving on from Pittman.

If the speculation was there last season, it will certainly be there in 2024 if Arkansas cannot win. Pittman might be facing some pressure but he’s handled it well. He explained how so during a recent appearance on the Paul Finebaum Show, saying he wants nothing but success.

“It’s never been about me,” Pittman said. “It’s been about the kids in the locker room, the state of Arkansas, and the University. So, the pressure of the job comes from we want to make the state, the University, and the kids proud of the football team. We want them to embrace the Hog, we want them to embrace who we are.

“It’s never been about me, even with all the things swirling around last year. ‘Can he do this, can he do that?’ It doesn’t affect me because the pressure comes from winning for the state. So, all the decisions I’m making are trying to get the right people both on the field and off the field in the right places so we can have success.”