Barry Odom spent just three years in Fayetteville as Arkansas defensive coordinator. Fond memories, apparently.
Odom and the Razorbacks parted ways – somewhat mutually – after the past season. Technically, he took the head coaching job at Nevada-Las Vegas, though Arkansas’ defense – last in FBS in pass defense and 124th in total defense – suggested the time was right to move on. On Monday, Odom had a request for Arkansas fans.
“Rebels and Razorbacks in one place…Thursday morning we have Spring Practice #7 – come cheer on @unlvfootball and then grab some lunch before @RazorbackMBB #BEaREBEL,” he tweeted.
In other words, Odom is opening UNLV practice for Hogs fans who are in the city for the basketball that game. It’s a classy gesture for a guy who had his share of detractors from those same fans.
Good news is that fans often leave that stuff in the past when it passes. Odom was nothing but decent off the field, his Oklahoma-raised sensibilities meshed well with his head coach’s same and they played well a mere 15 minutes from the border.
UNLV hasn’t won more than five games in a football season since 2013. Odom last coached at Missouri from 2016-19 before being let go and joining Sam Pittman’s staff as defensive coordinator at Arkansas.
The Razorbacks basketball team tips against Connecticut in the Sweet 16 at 6:15 CT.
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