At some point during a struggle, whatever the sport, finding silver linings becomes a moot point.
Things aren’t quite to that stage for the Arkansas football team, but following Saturday’s 13-10 loss to No. 7 LSU, the Razorbacks are 5-5, in danger of not becoming bowl eligible with two games left to play in the regular season.
Coach Sam Pittman paused several times during questions after the game. He is always thoughtful in his responses, but it was clear the coach was exasperated. Arkansas played its best defensive game of the season, but the offense, and especially the offensive line, simply didn’t give the Razorbacks much of a chance.
The bright spots were there and they can be built on, but if it doesn’t happen in the next two weeks, it won’t matter much.
Here’s everything Pittman had to say after the game.