The hottest topic surrounding Arkansas football in recent weeks has been Sam Pittman and his job security.
As it turns out, the rumors and speculation of his demise as head coach of the Razorbacks were greatly exaggerated. Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek put the uncertainty to rest on Sunday afternoon when he confirmed that Pittman will remain in Fayetteville for the 2024 season.
“Our team was extremely excited last night after the game when I informed them that Coach Pittman is our head coach and will be moving forward into the 2024 season,” Yurachek’s statement on Twitter (X) read. “This has not been the season any of us anticipated. We have work to do. I am confident that together, we can meet the goals and expectations of our program.”
“I want to thank the many Razorback fans who have supported our team this season. I look forward to honoring our seniors and cheering on this team on Friday as we take on Missouri.”
The news was met with an overwhelmingly negative response from Razorback fans. There were a few in favor of the move, but the majority of people believe that the team’s performance this year warrants a coaching change.
Let’s take a look at a few reasons that retaining Sam Pittman could be good for the program and, conversely, why it could end up being a huge mistake.