Arkansas HC Hot Board

I know Arkansas has a lot of money but this seems like a hard place to win consistently.

Death-ValleyTiger said:

I know Arkansas has a lot of money but this seems like a hard place to win consistently.

There are some unreasonable expectations, IMO, based on where they were in the Broyles/Holtz/Hatfield Era during the old Southwest Conference Days. They need a guy with significant ties to the state of Texas. The lion's share of their recruiting classes should come from the state of Texas and with as many top tier prospects as possible, then fill in the blanks with portal acquisitions. The AD needs to go. His taste and judgment aren't much better than that of Jeff Long's, who was a disaster at ARK.

It's the motorcycle guy's job to lose. I hear he's asking Wake Forest about learning more about their motorcycle entrance.

Rhett Lashlee isn't going to take the Arkansas job .

Chris Ard said:

From our Pete Nakos here at On3: https://www.on3.com/news/arkansas-head-coach-hot-board-top-candidates-to-replace-sam-pittman/

Barry Odom and Bobby Petrino? Is this article from 2008?

Chris Ard said:

There are some unreasonable expectations, IMO, based on where they were in the Broyles/Holtz/Hatfield Era during the old Southwest Conference Days. They need a guy with significant ties to the state of Texas. The lion's share of their recruiting classes should come from the state of Texas and with as many top tier prospects as possible, then fill in the blanks with portal acquisitions. The AD needs to go. His taste and judgment aren't much better than that of Jeff Long's, who was a disaster at ARK.

Garrett Riley?

They have their coach .

Esso13 said:

Rhett Lashlee isn't going to take the Arkansas job .

He can get a better gig in time if he'll sit tight IMO.

That's a tough job given their league. But they have money and a passionate fanbase. I'm not saying hire Dan Mullen, but they need a Dan Mullen-type of coach. They aren't going to ever recruit on par with the top of the SEC, that's reality. But with the portal and their resources, it can be an attractive destination. Find you a good X's and O's coach who understands that league and how to do more with a little less. If Dave Clawson didn't have the charisma of your grandmother's coffee table, he's the kind of coach I'd look for. After their last few hires have gone sideways, I'm curious what the Arkansas folks want. I don't think they're all that interested in another first-time head coach after Pittman and Chad Morris, although Pittman was a huge upgrade over Morris. I'm still surprised at how bad Chad's tenure was there. Sumrall may have his pick of better jobs -- say, if Auburn opens -- but I'd make a push for him. After that, who knows.

CU_Strider said:

Garrett Riley?

He's not ready IMO. And there's been brand damage, given the results since he got here. Forget media, forget fans for a moment. Even their own (internal) expectations have not been met.

Garrett Riley does not have the alpha dog to be a HC. At least not right now

Silverstreak02 said:

If Dave Clawson didn't have the charisma of your grandmother's coffee table, he's the kind of coach I'd look for.

Its mind bottling that the ACC network is paying him actual money to be on television.

Chris Ard said:

From our Pete Nakos here at On3: https://www.on3.com/news/arkansas-head-coach-hot-board-top-candidates-to-replace-sam-pittman/

Any hot board that doesn’t include Saban, Gruden, or Cowher can’t be taken seriously.

Jonada said:

Its mind bottling that the ACC network is paying him actual money to be on television.

He's soooo bad. Makes sense why he was good at Wake, though. No pressure to actually recruit but his results spoke for themselves. I can't imagine he lit up too many living rooms with his presence lol

It’s absolutely wild that after the events of the last 15 years, Bobby Petrino and the head coach of SMU are on their hot board.

I’m calling Gus first!!

I dont understand how Mack Leftwich isn't on that list. Im gonna keep pounding the Mack drum. Someone needs to grab him.

Chris Ard said:

He can get a better gig in time if he'll sit tight IMO.

Lashlee will replace Dabo. Chris Ard confirms. Huge scoop.

Walmart could certainly afford Dabo. Make it happen Hogs!

I think they should give Ken Hatfield a shot? Let him wow everyone with the Flexbone?

Chris Ard said:

From our Pete Nakos here at On3: https://www.on3.com/news/arkansas-head-coach-hot-board-top-candidates-to-replace-sam-pittman/

Arkansas does not have the money that SMU has.

CU_Strider said:

Garrett Riley?

Lol

Chris Ard said:

He can get a better gig in time if he'll sit tight IMO.

This or he can just turn SMU into a juggernaut. Other than instate competition, they aren't all that different from us football wise around 2010 and they have some $$.

ctiger98 said:

Garrett Riley does not have the alpha dog to be a HC. At least not right now

I said it here when he was hired. He'd either be a P5 (still a thing then) HC within 2 years or he'd flop and be fired within 2 years. We were his stepping stone. Obviously, my prediction was wrong, but I hoped for the former. Unfortunately, we are much closer to the latter right now.