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If You Think It's Time To Fire Sam Pittman At Arkansas, Then You Don't Know The Hogs

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Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman took over one of the worst programs in the SEC and now, in the midst of one rough patch, people want to say he's on the "hot seat." Shut it.

It is not time for Arkansas to fire Sam Pittman as the head coach of Razorbacks Football. In fact, it is time to appreciate and support him for his remarkable achievements in turning around the program in the last three years.

That's not just some random opinion. Look at the facts:

  • Sam Pittman is one of the nation's premier recruiters and offensive line coaches, who has brought in top talent and developed them on and off the field. He has also instilled in his players the motivation, grit and determination required to compete and win.
  • The Arkansas head coach led the Razorbacks to 19 wins in his first three seasons, including two consecutive winning seasons and back-to-back bowl victories. He has also restored the state's pride in the program, which had won only eight games and one SEC game in the previous three seasons.
  • The only "bad season" under Pittman came when Arkansas' coach navigated the Hogs through the pandemic-shortened 2020 season that featured 10 SEC games, and the 2022 season that saw numerous key players miss time with injuries. He has also overcome the challenges of coaching in one of the toughest conferences in college football. Not many could turn a program around that fast in the SEC.
  • The proof is in the "post-season pudding." Sam Pittman has produced several outstanding players who have earned various postseason accolades, such as unanimous All-American Drew Sanders, Jacobs Blocking Trophy winner Ricky Stromberg, All-SEC linebacker Bumper Pool, and Freshman All-American Chris Paul Jr. He has also extended Arkansas' streak of at least one player being selected in the NFL Draft to 28 straight drafts.

Therefore, it is clear that Sam Pittman is not only a solid coach that deserves more time at Arkansas, but he's also a darn good leader, mentor, and ambassador for Razorbacks Football. Firing him would be a huge mistake that would undo all the progress he has made and set back the program for years to come.