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Presidents get four years, so I'll give Chad that.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:49 pm
Should be ample time to see if he is more than a high-school coach.
He doesn't have to worry about the APR the first day on the job.
The roster does have talent left on it for him, he will have signed an entire roster in that amount of time, see if he can recruit what is needed in the SEC or if we are a version of aggy lite because Texas doesn't play defense.
Step one is to assemble a competent staff and get to recruiting. A class ranked higher than 30 will be the first red flag about him as HC at this level, basically we can't afford a drop off from where Bert was on the recruiting trial.
Arkansas should not have missed a bowl this year, and for sure shouldn't miss a bowl next year with the weak schedule. Fair or not, a Bertesque first season shouldn't be tolerated or expected.
So I'll take a wait and see approach and if after 4 years he isn't cutting it, cut him lose and try again.
I'm really struggling to find excitement about the hire as it reminds me of the Ken Hafield hire, hire an older guy who is coming off of "great things" at a lesser program yet still has a dismal record as a HC while the next big thing is just across state lines and passed over for "issues", lets hope he isn't on the schedule to play the hogs in LR anytime soon.
He doesn't have to worry about the APR the first day on the job.
The roster does have talent left on it for him, he will have signed an entire roster in that amount of time, see if he can recruit what is needed in the SEC or if we are a version of aggy lite because Texas doesn't play defense.
Step one is to assemble a competent staff and get to recruiting. A class ranked higher than 30 will be the first red flag about him as HC at this level, basically we can't afford a drop off from where Bert was on the recruiting trial.
Arkansas should not have missed a bowl this year, and for sure shouldn't miss a bowl next year with the weak schedule. Fair or not, a Bertesque first season shouldn't be tolerated or expected.
So I'll take a wait and see approach and if after 4 years he isn't cutting it, cut him lose and try again.
I'm really struggling to find excitement about the hire as it reminds me of the Ken Hafield hire, hire an older guy who is coming off of "great things" at a lesser program yet still has a dismal record as a HC while the next big thing is just across state lines and passed over for "issues", lets hope he isn't on the schedule to play the hogs in LR anytime soon.
This post was edited on 12/6/17 at 7:01 pm
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Posted on 12/6/17 at 6:56 pm to DaleDenton
Fired in two?
Posted on 12/6/17 at 7:01 pm to Killean
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Fired in two?
After year 3
Short leash
Posted on 12/6/17 at 7:06 pm to ArHog
quote:New AD don't frick around.
Short leash
Posted on 12/6/17 at 7:14 pm to DaleDenton
Should go bowling in year one, imo
Posted on 12/6/17 at 7:49 pm to DaleDenton
Wasn't Hatfield one of the best coaches we've had?
I agree though, he needs a few years. I'm not as patient. Lol. I think he should win big in year 3.
I agree though, he needs a few years. I'm not as patient. Lol. I think he should win big in year 3.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 7:51 pm to RunningBlake
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Should go bowling in year one, imo
This.
The extra 15 bowl practices would do wonders for this team.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 7:59 pm to DaleDenton
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I'm really struggling to find excitement about the hire as it reminds me of the Ken Hafield hire, hire an older guy who is coming off of "great things" at a lesser program yet still has a dismal record as a HC while the next big thing is just across state lines and passed over for "issues", lets hope he isn't on the schedule to play the hogs in LR anytime soon.
Who is to say Switzer would have done better then Hatfield here? I admit, I see where you are coming from. Hatfield only won 75% of his games here.
The guy is a bum obviously. We should seek legal action against him for not winning more of his games here.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 8:04 pm to Arksulli
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Who is to say Switzer would have done better then Hatfield here?
Wasn't talking about Switzer.
Switzer would have been Gus, he wasn't coming...
Posted on 12/6/17 at 9:33 pm to DaleDenton
Like Gus, Morris will have to adjust his offense some to beat the good teams in the west. Must have badass linemen on both sides and can't run crazy tempo all game against the big boys. After Gus' debacle (LSU Game), he slowed his offense down enough that his defense wasnt on the field so much getting burned. And we all know Auburn has better defensive talent than Hogs will. Hope it doesn't take Chad 3 yrs to figure it out.
Posted on 12/6/17 at 9:45 pm to DaleDenton
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hire an older guy who is coming off of "great things" at a lesser program yet still has a dismal record as a HC while the next big thing is just across state lines and passed over for "issues",
He’s only 49 and been a head coach in college for 3 years.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 1:10 pm to DaleDenton
Bump
Posted on 11/25/18 at 1:25 pm to Latarian
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Bump
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The roster does have talent left on it for him, he will have signed an entire roster in that amount of time, see if he can recruit what is needed in the SEC or if we are a version of aggy lite because Texas doesn't play defense.
Worst Defense in the league.
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Step one is to assemble a competent staff and get to recruiting. A class ranked higher than 30 will be the first red flag about him as HC at this level, basically we can't afford a drop off from where Bert was on the recruiting trial.
Signed the worst class in the rankings era to Arkansas.
Incompetent staff on on the offensive side of the ball.
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Arkansas should not have missed a bowl this year, and for sure shouldn't miss a bowl next year with the weak schedule. Fair or not, a Bertesque first season shouldn't be tolerated or expected.
Worst than Bert, worst season ever in fact.
Nice bump.
Posted on 11/25/18 at 1:34 pm to DaleDenton
:kern:
Posted on 11/25/18 at 1:50 pm to DaleDenton
My optimism stemmed from Cole looking ok in last year's offense. So, with expected improvement in year 2 and a lot of the defense returning, making it to a bowl was a realistic expectation.
I guess the question is why did Cole regress so much?
I guess the question is why did Cole regress so much?
Posted on 11/25/18 at 1:53 pm to RunningBlake
quote:He didn't. He was arse last year too.
I guess the question is why did Cole regress so much?
Posted on 11/25/18 at 2:02 pm to Drewbie
Cole Kelley stats per sports reference.com
2017 - 87 of 151 57.6% 1,038 yards 8 tds, 4 ints, 127.5 rating
2018 - 35 of 67 52.2% 449 yards, 5 tds, 5 ints, 118.2 rating
Not much change from 17 to 18, but clearly no improvement
2017 - 87 of 151 57.6% 1,038 yards 8 tds, 4 ints, 127.5 rating
2018 - 35 of 67 52.2% 449 yards, 5 tds, 5 ints, 118.2 rating
Not much change from 17 to 18, but clearly no improvement
Posted on 11/25/18 at 2:19 pm to DaleDenton
But you gave him four years so what good is complaining now?
This post was edited on 11/25/18 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 11/25/18 at 2:25 pm to Latarian
quote:The million dollar question.
But you gave him four years so what good is complaining now?
Posted on 11/25/18 at 2:26 pm to Drewbie
And I won’t get an answer
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