re: How much credit will people give Pittman if we win 8+ games

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I agree that Sam took advantage of the wins.. but who wouldn't?

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Of course, I defended him when he did it (wasn't happy with it but understood). Smart thing to do but doomed outcome besides getting his money.

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It is odd that we have some kind of expectation of Sam that we wouldn't for another coach simply because of his "Love of Arkansas"...

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It isn't odd, he sold himself as a guy who would share the wealth. There were different expectations in place because he put them there. He isn't like any other SEC coach. He was a career OL guy and sold himself as leaning on his coords and position coaches more but taking great care of them. Love of the helmet was only part of his sell.

I'm suggesting (musing on really) a format that would allow him to stay as "HC" but in a role more suited to his talents. It's not going to happen because he will want the buyout but I believe it would be a superior format to the current one no matter who the HC is. The game has changed and team management will have to change with it.

I think Sam is the perfect counter balance to BMFP. It's a shame he is being paid to much to change into such a role. I can dream though.