Portal thread. Who’s leaving, who’s coming.

[TC]

We've had one of the worst Oline's in the country the last 2'years. We have a QB that can't make accurste throws, misses open receivers, and funbeled 13 times. If you can't see we have talent issues you either do not know football or are blind.

I didnt say talent was not AN issue, it's just not our biggest. Sam Pittman is, and it seems pretty clear to everyone but you.

[Doc Hogaday]

Probably donated 5 bucks so they could make that post.

It's actually not a bad idea. Get parents of all players to do something similar. Dumbasses all over Arkansas follow/stalk players and their families. It would be good marketing. But we are too stupid to actually come up with that.

[Barton Fink]

I didnt say talent was not AN issue, it's just not our biggest. Sam Pittman is, and it seems pretty clear to everyone but you.

Holy fuck! For the 100th time I have not ONCE said Pittman is the answer.

We have really good coordinators.
We have shit talent
If we had better talent, we would win more games.
And yes, we could also win more games with a different coach.

If that means I think we need to stick with Pittman, I don't what to tell ya.

[TC]

Holy fuck! For the 100th time I have not ONCE said Pittman is the answer.

80% of your posts in this thread support and defend HY and SP pointing at the fans and our lack of NIL support as the main reason for our shitty records. And when cornered on it, you then ask that age-old, beaten down Hog fan question, "But guys..who we gonna get to replace him?"

[Barton Fink]

Find where I support Pittman. Find where I support HY. Whether you keep the same coach or hire a new coach, you're gonna have to invest in NIL to bring in better talent if you want to compete in this league. What I then said was if we don't significantly up our MIL (to bring in better talent) what coach is gonna take the job and make a difference.

[The Whyte Boar]

Find where I support Pittman. Find where I support HY. Whether you keep the same coach or hire a new coach, you're gonna have to invest in NIL to bring in better talent if you want to compete in this league. What I then said was if we don't significantly up our MIL (to bring in better talent) what coach is gonna take the job and make a difference.

How long do you propose we keep Fatboy around while we magically upgrade our NIL and talent? 

[TC]

Whether you keep the same coach or hire a new coach, you're gonna have to invest in NIL ..

Agreed. But it's not happening as long as Sam is here.

And I didn't say you supported them, I said you supported their idea that their shitty record is the fans fault. We just need more NiL to win more. It's a bullshit excuse.

[jdcatty]

Let's play a game-- who is the next player to announce he's entering the portal, or otherwise "opt-out" of our great trip to Memphis in later this month?

Since they have announced the bowl, I figure there will be several.

[The Whyte Boar]

I'd hit the portal and come back later just to avoid a trip to Memphis.

[jdcatty]

For the record, my prediction is Braylen Russell.  Something just doesn't feel right about his disappearance the last couple of games.

[animal]

anyone else find it odd that a players parent is giving money to the school's NIL ?
They can do it but the coach/AD/staff can't - what a world.

Yep that's a bit strange...maybe they just wanted to experiment with what it looks like for the fans doing it.

[Barton Fink]

For the record, my prediction is Braylen Russell.  Something just doesn't feel right about his disappearance the last couple of games.

That would be my pick as well.

[animal]

Some guy named Dallas Young left the team as well...not sure if it's been posted.

[Pig Benis]

Find where I support Pittman. Find where I support HY. Whether you keep the same coach or hire a new coach, you're gonna have to invest in NIL to bring in better talent if you want to compete in this league. What I then said was if we don't significantly up our MIL (to bring in better talent) what coach is gonna take the job and make a difference.

So you're just playing Devils's Advocate. Acknowledge it and move the fuck on.

Nothing will improve with HY/Pitt in charge but blaming the fans is low hanging fruit.

[Barton Fink]

So you're just playing Devils's Advocate. Acknowledge it and move the fuck on.

Nothing will improve with HY/Pitt in charge but blaming the fans is low hanging fruit.

Your turn... where did I blame the fans? I said we are gonna have to up our NIL to compete. It's got to come from somewhere. I don't give a shit where it comes from. Can fans give more and increase the current talent level, yes they can if they choose.

If you want to win 8 games a year on avg, you're gonna have to get better talent to do it. Even if you hire a new coach. I don't expect to win 8 games a year with a mew coach and the same level of talent.

[Pig Benis]

Your turn... where did I blame the fans? I said we are gonna have to up our NIL to compete. It's got to come from somewhere. I don't give a shit where it comes from. Can fans give more and increase the current talent level, yes they can if they choose.

If you want to win 8 games a year on avg, you're gonna have to get better talent to do it. Even if you hire a new coach. I don't expect to win 8 games a year with a mew coach and the same level of talent.

Then start with Oaklawn and the legislature so the university can demonstrate they're serious. In the meantime I won't blame any "regular" fan for not giving a fucking dime to that circus beyond their RF donation.

And yes, you're absolutely blaming the fans for the lack of talent.

[jdcatty]

Then start with Oaklawn and the legislature so the university can demonstrate they're serious. In the meantime I won't blame any "regular" fan for not giving a fucking dime to that circus beyond their RF donation.

And yes, you're absolutely blaming the fans for the lack of talent.

I hate the term "serious" in this discussion. If you don't think all these people are "serious" in their beliefs about what should be done, you are just crazy.  They may not be correct, but they are serious.

[Pig Benis]

I hate the term "serious" in this discussion. If you don't think all these people are "serious" in their beliefs about what should be done, you are just crazy.  They may not be correct, but they are serious.

That wasn't meant as a shot at anyone but the university. Do you think they have done all they could to fulfill NIL funds?

[jdcatty]

That wasn't meant as a shot at anyone but the university. Do you think they have done all they could to fulfill NIL funds?

From what I have heard, they have spent a lot of time on the phone lines hitting people up for donations, including all the fat cats that so many people on this board seem to think should fund everything.  Some people I know personally have been contacted repeatedly and given "different options for giving." What the hell are they supposed to do?  What is "all they could do to fulfill NIL funds" to you?

[Barton Fink]

Then start with Oaklawn and the legislature so the university can demonstrate they're serious. In the meantime I won't blame any "regular" fan for not giving a fucking dime to that circus beyond their RF donation.

And yes, you're absolutely blaming the fans for the lack of talent.

By saying we don't have enough in NIL to pay for better players?

You obviously agree we have a lack of talent. Why is that?