Congratulations Hog fans, what a great hire! I honestly did not think Jeff Long could pull it off. Everyone should be EXTATIC regardless of what the talking heads have had to say.
I have been dismayed and disappointed by the irresponsibility of the national media’s reporting of this situation. They have made Michael Vick and martyr and Bobby Petrino a demon. What in the world has this world come to? Apparently you are better off pleading guilty to federal charges than making a career change. Those that put those two in comparison should be ashamed.
In this day in age when coaches can be, and are fired at the drop of a hat, Petrino struck first. Had Arthur Blank fired Petrino do you think there would be this massive outcry saying poor poor Bobby? Hell no, But instead, certain national broadcasters are now making a specific effort to harm a University by going on national television and national radio making pitches to recruits to not go to Arkansas to play for Petrino. It is one thing to disagree with a decision but another to inappropriately use your forum to deliberately attempt to harm a University. Those that have done so should be ashamed, particularly since most of them have never been or coach or would ever be considered for a coaching position. We will all remember them when they decide to make a career change that we disagree with.
I commend Petrino for following his heart and going back to college. The man took a $2 million pay cut to follow his passion, how many of the talking heads would make that choice?
I can somewhat understand the vagabond references used when discussing Petrino, but at 46 how many more times can he drift? And if Arkansas was so dumb to hire him since he is sure to bail, what about the next school that is supposedly going to hire him? Nearly every column I read said he would leave for the next big paycheck, how many times can I say pay cut? How can you rip him for leaving Louisville to go the NFL? That chance doesn’t come along every day and he tried it and it didn’t work out. This type of change happens in corporate America every day and it is viewed as the norm.
So my advice to Arkansas fans - as you read those derogatory columns, please make note there is 0-criticism of his on the field product. You are about to experience some of the best football you have ever seen. My advice to recruits - don’t let some mouth in Connecticut keep you from going to play for one of the best coaches in the country.
Houston
Congratulations to Houston and Kevin Sumlin, this a great hire for many reasons. I wish you both the best of luck. Kevin Sumlin will do a great job.
Duke
Chan Gailey is now being mentioned for the Duke job. He would be a great hire there, as I am told he is now out at SMU.
Duke has some great options, but none so far are really head and shoulders above the rest of the candidates so make a choice and move on.
Michigan
MESS.
SMU
Early on I thought I had a feel for this job, I guess I don't. The one new name I heard was Norm Chow. If Norm doesn't get another head job look for SMU to possibly give him the shot he deserves at being a head coach. IF he is truly an option (like I am told) touchdown Orsini!
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When I coach gets fired, he gets paid a sum agreed to in his contract. When the coach quits like BP the team receives nothing. BP is a quitter, poor communicator and a very good coach. Long term the hawgs are not winners, but short term BP will have good results.
Sir, you hit the proverbial nail on the head. It is a disgrace for anyone with a national forum to try to dissuade a high school athlete from attending any university. Actually, in my opinion, they should be held libel but surely not in today's world. It's a shame that the players didn't feel as betrayed by MV as they did Coach Petrino. After hearing the players' and administration's comments it was evident that the coach was not welcome there. Which begs the question.......why the uproar?
Hey moron, all you Einsteins that contradict yourselves and say that Petrino has no character and class, but in the same sentence say he will be gone for a bigger paycheck...think about that a minute. If he has no class and no character, who will want to hire him? That sir is the definition if illogical thinking. If you have nothing good to say, please do us all a favor and crawl back under your derogatory rock and decompose. God forbid that lil ole Arkansas get rid of a coach to try and upgrade. Arkansas is and has been loaded with talent and has underachieved due to coaching. The national perspective of Houston Nutt is "he does more with less". That is plain BS, and not to mention he lost a plethora of in state high quality D1 recruits and transfers because of his inability to coach. We upgraded our coach, we want to win, we now have the capability. Get off our back and go root for your D2 school.
I dont understand why these people want to rag on Arkansas so bad. Is it because we have upgraded our coaches in both bb and fb or is it because they are afraid of how good we will be now.
hey hogdude -- cry me a river ... on one hand you say we shouldn't say anything bad about BP, but in the same sentence you bash nutt. nutt won his division 3 time in 10 year. bp won't do it. you shouldn't call people morans .... you must be from arkansas.
Touché Hogbaby, you got me there. However, I didn't call anyone a "moran" I said "moron". Thank God you're not from Arkansas with those spelling skills.
mo·ron /ˈmɔrɒn, ˈmoʊr-/ –noun 1. a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment.
Sound familiar?...it should.
Nutt underachieved with quality talent. BP won the CUSA once and the BE once in 4 years, won a BCS bowl game and finished the season ranked 6th once and 5th once. Nuttster? Ranking? BCS? Conference Champs? Nope. They don't call you to the big time (NFL) if you can't coach. I haven't seen them calling for the Nuttster....have you? I won't cry you a river, but I will piss in your cornflakes...
It really is simple. We made an upgrade in our football coaching. We did the same with our basketball program. We have the talent, the facilities, the money and the support to win. It pisses you off that Arkansas threatens to be a contender doesn't it? Sorry bout ya luck...
You need anger management classes? It's just a coaching change. Good luck -- I hope the hawgs win 10 next year. Take care,
Has this blog gotten anything right so far?
I didn't think so.
I wouldn't mind some AM classes hb. You wanna give them to me? Meet me at the Alma Sonic this weekend for a quick session. You bring the cornflakes, I'll bring the piss & vinegar. Take care and sleep tight.
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