re: Why does everyone here seem to hate the idea of gus as our coach?

Whether you like his style of play or not, or whether you think he's a flaming D-bag or... well OK I haven't really heard anyone dispute that claim... Gus will not be the Arkansas coach.

Arkansas will not hire a head football coach with close ties to major boosters in state after the Nutt years. The AD does not want to have to go through the bitter divide it had when Nutt was toxic to much of the state but still had the support of the Little Rock boosters. Malzahn would be toxic to at least half the state just walking in the front door before he coached a single game.

Its the same reasoning as why we don't play in state schools in any sports. University of Arkansas sports is built on the concept of the school represents the state and nothing can be allowed to endanger that. Changing that would be like Alabama deciding to deemphasize football in favor of golf.

If a coach came along that was universally beloved across the state then he might be hired. So if football Jesus shows up in Arkansas he's got a chance.