Jump to content

Tell Me About Arkansas

Vic Mackey

By Vic Mackey
in Football

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 627
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

closetojumping
closetojumping

Good for him. I bet he was also throwing the horns down at his tv set in June while watching Texas in the CWS in Omaha, bless his heart. 

closetojumping
closetojumping

You went over the top with a silly buzzphrase and you were, indeed, wrong. It's telling that you can't own it. Uncreative vulgarities like "suck my entire cock" are what I expect witless tech grads wi

LTtxfan
LTtxfan

Love the 1987 Game-Winner for TEXAS  🤘  "Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks (10-17-1987) "Horns Hook'em On The Last Play"

Posted Images

  • 3 weeks later...
  • 4 weeks later...
Texzilla58

Texzilla58 4731

Posted
Posted

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10086146-alex-collins-dies-at-28-former-rb-played-5-nfl-seasons-with-ravens-seahawks.amp.

Damn shame. No cause revealed yet. He’s had his issues.

He was a beast at Arkansas, and ran thru the SEC. He was a physical back with technique and looked like the kind of back that could have a good career in the nfl. He had some flashes but just never performed consistently.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
LTtxfan

LTtxfan 49144

Posted
Posted

THE PERFECT DAY FOR ARKANSAS HC SAM PITTMAN: AVOID STARBUCKS THEN ENJOY POPEYES CHICKEN AND A COLD BEER

by TREY WALLACE.   August 23, 2023

 

Arkansas head football coach Sam Pittman might not get a lot of downtime as the leader of an SEC football program, but he still has dreams of what a perfect off-day would entail.

Heading into a season full of expectations with returning quarterback KJ Jefferson and stud running back Raheim ‘Rocket’ Sanders, the Razorbacks are primed to cause problems in the SEC West. More so, their schedule presents an opportunity to build-off the last few years in Fayetteville, with hopes of giving Alabama and LSU a run for a division title.

But while there’s talk of what the season will look like for Arkansas and expectations from the fans, Sam Pittman has become a fan favorite around college football. Whether it’s the no-nonsense approach or his ability to relate to the fans, along with other coaches arounds the country, he’s just a southern boy at heart.

Perfect Day For Sam Pittman Involves Fried Chicken And Beer

You don’t have to look far to realize how much Sam Pittman loves being the Razorbacks head coach, as the massive hog statue outside his lake house shows. In a relatable sense, he also doesn’t have to mince words about what a perfect off-day would look like for the Arkansas head coach.

Speaking with Marty Smith and Ryan Mcgee recently, Pittman explained to the pair what he would do if given the chance to have a relaxing day on the water. Having fun at the expense of his wife, Pittman mentioned that she has yet to figure out how to work the new coffee machine at the house, leading to an hour long drive to Starbucks, taking time out of his so-called perfect day.

Ok, this is obviously true for a lot of folks. Heck, if I knew how to make a coffee that resembled one from the popular shop, I’d most likely save a decent amount of money per month. But that’s a story for another day. Another key ingredient of the afternoon is a stop at Popeyes to pickup a bucket of chicken, along with a couple of sandwiches.

In true Sam Pittman form, the Arkansas head ball coach would have each point of the day consist of a cold beer, especially on his ride around the lake. This also includes a stop at ‘Sam’s Pizza’ for a slice, then wrapping up the day with a swim, while the Razorbacks fight song plays in the background.

 

Just don’t expect Pittman to be calling the hogs late into the evening. He mentioned that age has caught up to him, and he hits the bed around 9pm.

As the coach was describing this day, it’s not hard to smile when you hear him discuss his dream scenario, though I’m pretty sure his summer nights involve this scenario.

We all know how tough the SEC will be this season and the tall task Arkansas faces, but it’s nice to hear these coaches talk about their days like regular Joes.

In the case of Sam Pittman, he’s certainly not putting on an act. Unfortunately for him, the next off-day he gets will come in about seven months. But I’m sure he’ll find time for a cold beer, or two.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
Texzilla58

Texzilla58 4731

Posted
Posted

Dan Enos might have been the worst hire as an OC on P5 history. He’s been pure shit, had taken a productive offense and killed it while getting into shitball social media battles with students. When asked if he was adapting his offense for the talents his players had he emphatically said he was running his offense. Should have been fired with that.

  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
  • 2 weeks later...
LTtxfan

LTtxfan 49144

Posted
Posted

Defeat of Florida increases buyout of Arkansas coach Sam Pittman by more than $5 million

Story by Craig Meyer, USA TODAY  • 1w

Arkansas’ 39-36 overtime win Saturday at Florida snapped a six-game losing streak and kept the Razorbacks’ slim hopes for bowl eligibility alive for another week.

For Sam Pittman, it did something else.

With the victory against the Gators on Saturday, the Arkansas coach improved his record since the start of the 2021 college football season to 19-16, and guaranteed that he will finish the 2023 season with a mark of at least .500 dating back to the 2021 season-opener.

Because of that, if Pittman is fired without cause at the end of this season, he will be owed 75% of what he his owed on the remainder of his contract, according to the terms of his agreement with Arkansas.

Sam Pittman contract details

Pittman's win over Florida is a notable distinction that is worth millions for Arkansas.

According to the terms of Pittman's contract, obtained by the USA TODAY Network, he will be owed no less than $16.1 million if the university fires him without cause on Dec. 1, 2023. Had he fallen below the .500 win percentage threshold since the start of the 2021 season, he would have been owed only 50%, worth roughly $10.7 million. In either case, he would have to make a good-faith effort to find another job, the income of which would be subtracted from Arkansas' buyout.

Pittman is scheduled to make $6.35 million in 2023 through Dec. 31, including a $5.25 million salary that includes $500,000 in annual salary, $4.5 million in additional compensation for speaking engagements and a $250,000 bonus for winning seven games in 2022. His pay ranks him 22nd among all FBS coaches and 10th among the SEC’s 14 coaches.

At the time he signed the contract, the Razorbacks were rolling under Pittman: In 2021, Arkansas went 9-4 and defeated Penn State in the Outback Bowl to reach its highest win total in a decade. The Razorbacks followed that breakthrough campaign with a disappointing 7-6 mark in 2022, a season in which it got off to a 3-0 start and rose to No. 10 in the US LBM Coaches Poll before losing six of their final 10 games.

This season has been even more difficult, with Arkansas at 3-6 following the win against Florida. That decline has raised questions about Pittman’s job status and his future at the school as he nears the end of his fourth season at the helm.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Texzilla58

Texzilla58 4731

Posted
Posted

So the Pittman contract has full mitigation for each remaining year of the contract. So he would have to get a job. He was a year away from retiring at Georgia, has always said this was his last job, and just looks and sounds done.

The only leverage the AD has is to offer him a retirement settlement, say 10 mil, without mitigation, and the ability to retire to his Lake Hamilton house and drink beer and watch fried chicken. Or fire his ass and set him up with a o line job at some North Dakota directional school.

He sounds awful in these pressers. Says he has no answers, doesn’t know what to do, etc. I think the idea of rebuilding next year is nothing he wants . I expect him to retire after this FIU game and then finish against mizzou.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LTtxfan

LTtxfan 49144

Posted
Posted
10 minutes ago, Texzilla58 said:

So the Pittman contract has full mitigation for each remaining year of the contract. So he would have to get a job. He was a year away from retiring at Georgia, has always said this was his last job, and just looks and sounds done.

The only leverage the AD has is to offer him a retirement settlement, say 10 mil, without mitigation, and the ability to retire to his Lake Hamilton house and drink beer and watch fried chicken. Or fire his ass and set him up with a o line job at some North Dakota directional school.

He sounds awful in these pressers. Says he has no answers, doesn’t know what to do, etc. I think the idea of rebuilding next year is nothing he wants . I expect him to retire after this FIU game and then finish against mizzou.

Yeah, restructure and let Pittman retire after this season while saving the Univ of Arkansas money... allow him to leave gracefully.  

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MonkeyDoughnut

MonkeyDoughnut 10229

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Texzilla58 said:

So the Pittman contract has full mitigation for each remaining year of the contract. So he would have to get a job. He was a year away from retiring at Georgia, has always said this was his last job, and just looks and sounds done.

The only leverage the AD has is to offer him a retirement settlement, say 10 mil, without mitigation, and the ability to retire to his Lake Hamilton house and drink beer and watch fried chicken. Or fire his ass and set him up with a o line job at some North Dakota directional school.

He sounds awful in these pressers. Says he has no answers, doesn’t know what to do, etc. I think the idea of rebuilding next year is nothing he wants . I expect him to retire after this FIU game and then finish against mizzou.

And then Arkansas announces Barry Odom returning to be the HC

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
Don Johnson

Don Johnson 4752

Posted
Posted
6 minutes ago, Jasper_Jester said:

Do they owe him back pay for the $18 M they didn't pay since he was fired for cause? If you would rehire the guy knowing what you know, how is the original firing still justified?

The previous firing can be justified, as can the current hiring.  He deserved to be fired, but its been 10 years, he's learned, changed, been employed by four universities without issue, blah, blah.

Not to mention its not the same position.  He's an assistant coach, not running the football program and making hires.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Aqua Buddha

Aqua Buddha 14582

Posted
Posted

The three programs you can always count on to step on their own dicks are Aggy, Barn, and Arky.

Best case scenario here for the ultimate implosion is they fire Pittman mid season, Petrino takes over as HC in the interim, they win a few games, and then they sign him to a long term deal with a big buyout.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LTtxfan

LTtxfan 49144

Posted
Posted

Petrino on his year at Texas A&M: "Jimbo wanted to keep his terminology, and I didn't sleep for months"

DOUG SAMUELS      58 MINUTES AGO

One of the most intriguing storylines heading into this past fall's college football season was the partnership between Jimbo Fisher and then-new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino.

Fisher had brought in the renowned offensive mind to help revamp the Aggies offense in what turned out to be a make-or-break season for Jimbo.

However, there was no shortage of questions on how the play calling relationship was going to work. 

From a coaching perspective, are you going to ask your entire roster to learn something new, or just ask the new coordinator to adapt? Neither approach is proven to be better than the other.

Was Jimbo going to give up control and let Petrino bring in his system? Was Petrino going to call the offense using Jimbos system and terminology? Was it going to be a blend of both?

Fisher danced around those questions during every conceivable opportunity to provide clarity, and after a 6-4 season the Aggies parted ways with him while acknowledging they'd have to pay a ridiculous buyout.

Petrino has since landed back in Arkansas as the offensive coordinator for Sam Pittman, and yesterday he joined Razorback Daily and shared some perspective on his brief tenure with Jimbo.

"I'm going to put in the offense that I know," Petrino shared on his plans for the Razorbacks.

"Last season I went into A&M and Jimbo wanted to keep his terminology, and I didn't sleep for months. It was hard. I was studying every night, trying to figure this out, and wondering why are we calling it this way?"

"But I have an offense that I am very familiar with and understand inside and out and calling it will be much easier, and going quicker. The players are going to have to work hard at understanding it."

Petrino goes on to share that they have a process involved that will see them install the offense three times before they kick off the fall season.

"Psychologists say that if you learn something three times, you better have it."

If Petrino is able to come in and have success with Pittman at Arkansas right away, loyal Aggie fans will have more fuel to always wonder what could have been with the Aggies if Jimbo had just relinquished some offensive control.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 5 months later...
LTtxfan

LTtxfan 49144

Posted
Posted

29yr old WR

Sam Pittman and Arkansas have reportedly signed a former MLB player who is nearly a decade out of high school

Harrison was a four-star receiver coming out of high school with a number of SEC, Big 12, and Big Ten offers.

DOUG SAMUELS        MAY 7, 2024

Coming out of Lee's Summit West high school in Missouri, Monte Harrison was a four-star receiver who gave a verbal commitment to Nebraska. 

He also held offers from, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arkansas at the time.

I note "at the time" because Harrison has spent nearly the last decade playing professional baseball, last suiting up for the LA Angels in 2022 as an outfielder after being a second round pick of the Brewers - who paid him $1.8 million. 

While he logged over 860 professional baseball games, about 50 of those were a part of the MLB ranks in three stints where he hit .176 with two home runs, 6 RBIs and 7 stolen bases where he didn't have the success most had hoped for.

He will turn 29 in August, last played football in 2014, and. is preparing a comeback to football.

According to multiple reports, Harrison just committed to play for Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks.  He seems to bring some bonafide speed to the receivers room, as he stole 210 stolen bases on 249 attempts in the minor leagues. 

In his final year of high school he racked up over 1,200 yards and 25 touchdowns as one of the top prospects in The Show Me State.

Now he will try his hand at the rare feat of going from professional ranks back to college in another sport, something similar to former NBA star JR Smith recently did going from the hardwood to trying his hand at college golf.  

His second-shot will not only be an interesting story to watch during camp into the early part of the season, but with NIL now a major factor it adds an interesting additional angle to already intriguing story.

 

  • Hook 'Em 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rockwell Torrey

Rockwell Torrey 1280

Posted
Posted
10 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

29yr old WR

Sam Pittman and Arkansas have reportedly signed a former MLB player who is nearly a decade out of high school

Harrison was a four-star receiver coming out of high school with a number of SEC, Big 12, and Big Ten offers.

DOUG SAMUELS        MAY 7, 2024

Coming out of Lee's Summit West high school in Missouri, Monte Harrison was a four-star receiver who gave a verbal commitment to Nebraska. 

He also held offers from, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin and Arkansas at the time.

I note "at the time" because Harrison has spent nearly the last decade playing professional baseball, last suiting up for the LA Angels in 2022 as an outfielder after being a second round pick of the Brewers - who paid him $1.8 million. 

While he logged over 860 professional baseball games, about 50 of those were a part of the MLB ranks in three stints where he hit .176 with two home runs, 6 RBIs and 7 stolen bases where he didn't have the success most had hoped for.

He will turn 29 in August, last played football in 2014, and. is preparing a comeback to football.

According to multiple reports, Harrison just committed to play for Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks.  He seems to bring some bonafide speed to the receivers room, as he stole 210 stolen bases on 249 attempts in the minor leagues. 

In his final year of high school he racked up over 1,200 yards and 25 touchdowns as one of the top prospects in The Show Me State.

Now he will try his hand at the rare feat of going from professional ranks back to college in another sport, something similar to former NBA star JR Smith recently did going from the hardwood to trying his hand at college golf.  

His second-shot will not only be an interesting story to watch during camp into the early part of the season, but with NIL now a major factor it adds an interesting additional angle to already intriguing story.

 

I would have liked to return to school and bang coeds when I was 30.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 months later...
Funk Doctor Spock

Funk Doctor Spock 12177

Posted
Posted
On 5/25/2023 at 5:14 PM, ocugolf said:

 

 

All timer. Hope he rots in the Mississippi or Arkansas State Penitentiary for a long, long time.  Lebby to Broiles.  Wonder what the connection was.....

Send that piece of shit to Louisiana to spend his life in Angola. They would love to get their stabbing on. Fuck that human piece of shit. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BrazilHorn

BrazilHorn 6586

Posted
Posted
12 hours ago, Spider2YBanana said:

Send that piece of shit to Louisiana to spend his life in Angola. They would love to get their stabbing on. Fuck that human piece of shit. 

What is crazy is the parents paying off girls he raped. 
As a father of two boys and a girl I am not accepting cash if my daughter got raped and I am not protecting my son from their consequences if they raped someone. 
 

No wonder kid did it again at Arky, never faced any accountability for his actions. 
 

 

  • Rage+1 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
closetojumping

closetojumping 62557

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, BrazilHorn said:

What is crazy is the parents paying off girls he raped. 
As a father of two boys and a girl I am not accepting cash if my daughter got raped and I am not protecting my son from their consequences if they raped someone. 
 

No wonder kid did it again at Arky, never faced any accountability for his actions. 
 

 

There was a whole thread on that guy and his issues. The accuser ended up being full of shit on a bunch of the stuff, even if the player looks like a despicable version of a frat bro himself. I can't remember the thread title or whatever, but it's worth the scan if you're interested. It's not anything close to the Duke Lacrosse scandal, but it is a lot closer to that than Baylor. 

  • Hook 'Em 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
BrazilHorn

BrazilHorn 6586

Posted
Posted
Just now, closetojumping said:

There was a whole thread on that guy and his issues. The accuser ended up being full of shit on a bunch of the stuff, even if the player looks like a despicable version of a frat bro himself. I can't remember the thread title or whatever, but it's worth the scan if you're interested. It's not anything close to the Duke Lacrosse scandal, but it is a lot closer to that than Baylor. 

Will look for it on the googles. 


 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gordon Shumway

Gordon Shumway 452

Posted
Posted
46 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

There was a whole thread on that guy and his issues. The accuser ended up being full of shit on a bunch of the stuff, even if the player looks like a despicable version of a frat bro himself. I can't remember the thread title or whatever, but it's worth the scan if you're interested. It's not anything close to the Duke Lacrosse scandal, but it is a lot closer to that than Baylor. 

I thought that was the punter in the NFL, but I may be mis-remembering

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


Football ... Basketball ... Baseball ... Other Sports ... Futbol ... 🤫995🤫 ... Gambling ... Movies & TV ... Music ... Hobbies ... Lulz ... Food & Travel ... Daily Texan ... Business and Markets ... Cloak Room ... Help ... For Sale ... Board Discussion ... Subscribe!... Donate!... Advertise... COOKIE MONSTER!

×
×
  • Create New...