Razorback Football

[HogOfWar]

Frank would have fired his ass for that.

Didn't fire him for calling us Terrorists, why would he fire him for that?

[Papa Pigeritus]

Kent Smith? Who's that? Writes like a closeted power-bottom.

Likely wears a visor.

[Thin Red Swine]

So none of what was written is true?  Good to know!

That's not even close to what I said. At all.

I have no doubt it's true. The proof is on the field.

[piglosopher]

Frank would have fired his ass for that.

He would, which is sad because the state of the program now accepts if not endorses the message.

Of course we're at a disadvantage in football. But if we can't say we don't accept mediocrity, then hell that must mean we do. Never ever let this message or sentiment permeate and yet, it has. Like shitty pro organizations that never improve, it's easier to sell hope and squeak a profit than to always swing for the fences.


But nonetheless, that clip is completely unacceptable and an absolute embarrassment. They should be roasted for the clowns they are.

[Pumpkin Escobar]

Kent Smith? Who's that? Writes like a closeted power-bottom.

Either an engagement troll or AI. Hard to tell these days.

[DirkPiggler]

this.

and arkansas is middle of the pack with spending on the program (vandy doesn't report). looking at who spends less, like it or not, it's obvious that nil is the difference.

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2025/05/where-do-alabama-and-auburn-rank-among-most-profitable-sec-football-programs.html#:~:text=When%20it%20came%20to%20spending,five%20ahead%20of%20the%20Tigers

NIL is A difference, not THE difference. 

Sam could have his pick of the rosters of Texass, Alabama and Georgia and a $50MM NIL budget and he'd still find a way to lose 2-4 games. 

Likewise a better coach could have won 9-10 in 2022, 6-7 in 2023 and 8 or so last year in spite of financial constraints. 

[DrMongoose]

NIL is A difference, not THE difference. 

Sam could have his pick of the rosters of Texass, Alabama and Georgia and a $50MM NIL budget and he'd still find a way to lose 2-4 games. 

Likewise a better coach could have won 9-10 in 2022, 6-7 in 2023 and 8 or so last year in spite of financial constraints. 

This.

Talent recognition and coaching have been issues especially at the head coach's area of expertise.

I am not convinced Green is a winning SEC QB but then it would not be the first or last time that someone on the roster might be better than starter.

No one fears our head coach or his teams.

[buff2.0]

NIL is A difference, not THE difference. 

Sam could have his pick of the rosters of Texass, Alabama and Georgia and a $50MM NIL budget and he'd still find a way to lose 2-4 games. 

Likewise a better coach could have won 9-10 in 2022, 6-7 in 2023 and 8 or so last year in spite of financial constraints. 

Which would make people want to donate more into NIL.

[vegashog]

NIL is A difference, not THE difference. 

Sam could have his pick of the rosters of Texass, Alabama and Georgia and a $50MM NIL budget and he'd still find a way to lose 2-4 games. 

Likewise a better coach could have won 9-10 in 2022, 6-7 in 2023 and 8 or so last year in spite of financial constraints. 

i'll go with what the coaches themselves say. as it is right now, nothing is more important than nil, their words.

i didn't say it would solve all ills, and there's obviously no denying the ineptitude of pittman, but you'll have a hard time convincing me that kiffin or drinkwitz would have the success they have enjoyed without their nil money. our record against them aside, look at where they were at before they were able to buy the rosters they wanted.

[DirkPiggler]

i'll go with what the coaches themselves say. as it is right now, nothing is more important than nil, their words.

i didn't say it would solve all ills, and there's obviously no denying the ineptitude of pittman, but you'll have a hard time convincing me that kiffin or drinkwitz would have the success they have enjoyed without their nil money. our record against them aside, look at where they were at before they were able to buy the rosters they wanted.

Maybe I misread the graph in the link above, but it showed Missouri below us in spending.   

Drinkwitz was kicking our asses before NIL was a thing.  Kiffin I'll grant you. 

But as Buff said, with a coach that at least came close to getting the most out of what he had, we might have more people willing to add to our NIL coffers.  People generally dont like to light their money on fire for no reason. 

[jdcatty]

What the heck is Nabors talking about? What split between the AD and the administration is he talking about?

[BleedinRed]

That's not even close to what I said. At all.

I have no doubt it's true. The proof is on the field.

I know.  I was being a wise guy.

[buff2.0]

Winner gets to pick the next AD?

https://x.com/hunteryurachek/status/1922275627450953782?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg

[buff2.0]

Popcorn time, or bullshit?

https://x.com/jjstrill/status/1922653267504267738?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg

[Third_down_draw]

Popcorn time, or bullshit?

https://x.com/jjstrill/status/1922653267504267738?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg

Smells right - inked the deal the same month the kid leaves. Probably had a very nice commission check paid out a few months after to avoid scrutiny

Experience
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Associate Director of Athletics Development
Southern Methodist University
Jun 2022 - Present 3 years
Dallas, Texas, United States

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Account Executive
REVELxp
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 6 months
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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Finance Intern
University of Arkansas
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 8 months


https://news.uark.edu/articles/60308/razorback-athletics-partners-with-revelxp-to-elevate-fan-tailgating-experiences-on-game-days

[HTL]

Popcorn time, or bullshit?

https://x.com/jjstrill/status/1922653267504267738?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg

He cooked him good.

[HogOfWar]

Popcorn time, or bullshit?

https://x.com/jjstrill/status/1922653267504267738?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg

Lol. That's funny.

Hardly anybody was renting tents in the gardens last year. I am sure there will be some for the ND and aTm games, but if we lose a lot of games in the beginning no one will be ponying up for those tents no matter who does it or the price.

[Show-Me Hog]

ESPN is a little more optimistic about our future than we are.  From its 2026 recruiting ranking evaluations.

21. ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS

ESPN 300 commits: 0
Top offensive prospect: WR Dequane Prevo
Top defensive prospect: DE Colton Yarbrough

The talk about coach Sam Pittman on the hot seat seemed to cool off entering the offseason, which will benefit recruiting and aid a 2026 class that already has a solid foundation. Four-star Prevo out of Texas is a 5-10 receiver who has outstanding balance, body control and short-area burst. Several high-three-star prospects anchor the class, including quarterback Jayvon Gilmore, a tall (6-4) but lean passer with a nice frame to develop. He has a strong arm with a smooth release and is a nice early pickup by the Razorbacks.

Yarbrough brings upside at defensive end with good first-step quickness and range. Pittman, a former offensive line coach, also landed in-state big man Tucker Young, who can get push and help create lanes in the run game.

[DirkPiggler]

Lol. That's funny.

Hardly anybody was tenting tents in the gardens last year. I am sure there will be some for the ND and aTm games, but if we lose a lot of games in the beginning no one will be ponying up for those tents no matter who does it or the price.

I don't know how much RevelXP is guaranteeing the U of A for the right to sell these packages, but it seems like they're taking a bath on them.

They offered one before the Saturday game of the texass baseball series.  As of about an hour and a half before the game the only people there were the ones handing out hot dogs.  Maybe more showed up and I just missed them I guess.

[Texzilla]

Sam Pittman would go 4-12 with the 62 Packers.  He aspires to mediocrity, and doesn't hate losing more than winning.  He accepts losing more than even Chad Morris. 

If the NWA big money doubled the biggest nil bank Sam would fuck it up. Money gets players but coaching makes them into winning teams.  I'll pay zero attention to the team until that lugnut is fucking gone.