How is Stan Heath's job security?

[PiggyBack]

I've heard some grumblings about the performance of the BB team the past 3 years and was wondering if Heath is on the hot seat.  I hope not.  Heath seems like a classy individual who has presided over steady improvement.  Input?

[hogfan13]

I don't think so ever since he's been here our win total has gone up

2002-9 wins

2003-12 wins

2004-18 wins

[JDHogg]

He should only start to sweat if:
     1) Houston gets canned, and
     2) the team begins to skid

If he is on the hot seat, and Nutt is still here................prepare for the Nolan/Heat class action suit.

[Cresthog]

As long as HDN is here...Heath is here.

Heath isnt going anywhere for atleast two years.

[PiggyBack]

Is there a double standard on the hill?  Does Dale play under different rules than Heath?  I haven't heard JFB publicly endorse Heath's future at AR the way he did for Dale.

[hogfankb]

I am with you. Very nervous we could let this guy go after improving every year. Would nutts job be on the line if we were still improving. The main problem is Heath started from scratch. If we aren't in the big dance this year then let the grumblings start.

[hoggystyle78]

That is absolutely correct, if dale is not fired(and I still think he's done), Heath will not be let go regardless of how many he wins. Could you imagine the fallout on recruiting if another black coach sued for discrimination?, and if JFB keeps dale, HE HAS TO KEEP STAN TOO. That's one BIG reason I still think dale is done regardless of the LSU outcome. JMO

As long as HDN is here...Heath is here.

Heath isnt going anywhere for atleast two years.

[Hog Bounty Hunter]

Well I hear after six seasons he will try to leave and have a plain waiting for him at the airport, he will be then get a big raise and two more years to lose more games. 

Seriously, Stan should win about 22-25 games this year and will get to the sweet 16. His security shouuld be fine, as long as he gets Ferguson on the bench that is.

[PiggyBack]

It's the second game of the regular season and we were VERY competitive with a final four caliber team.  True, I never got the feeling we were going to win, but I was impressed with our team.  When we got it to three and the fans were calling the hogs, I got excited.  I haven't felt that pride in a long time and it was great, even for a short while.

[Hog on Tilt]

Difference is Nutt has won 2 West championships and Heath has never,NEVER had a winning record in the SEC.  If he doesnt finish top 2 in the west this year he is gone.

[Hog on Tilt]

And I dont think nutt is a great coach before you start calling me a hugger

[Razorback53]

I dont think hes on the hot seat first of all he came here with no talent what so ever the starters now were only Freshmans and Sophs. How can you be on the hot seat when your rebuilding...it would be different if you had the talent and still lose...

[hogsrule44]

He is not going anywhere in a couple of years or even next year we will be in the top 25 and be on our way to the top once again.

[sooie dog]

Heath should have been fired last year. 

[Oliverhogman]

WHEN did Nutt WIN 2 SEC West titles?

Hell it took that idiot 14 games to win 9.

Anyone want to bet Heath does not do better than 9-5 starting out?

[sooie dog]

WHEN did Nutt WIN 2 SEC West titles?

Hell it took that idiot 14 games to win 9.

Anyone want to bet Heath does not do better than 9-5 starting out?

I'll bet you $100 we are not 9-5 in the SEC after the 1st 14 games.

[taintlint]

I'll take that $100 bet. This team is average with sub par coaching. They will be hard pressed to end the season with 20 wins. I said that LONG LONG before last night. This team sucked just 7 months ago!! Do you mean to tell me that they all of a sudden became better with the same crappy coaching in 7 months?!?!?! They can't shoot, can't beat a zone, and have ZERO chemistry. Brewer is the only shining light. Hill still fouls anything that moves, blah, blah, blah..... Just take your damn blinders off. It's more of the same.

[taintlint]

And by the way, we lose to Kansas.

[hogsrule44]

we will not lose to kansas, think postive for a little bit man it will get better, you always so negative.

[taintlint]

Correction.....I am right, not negative. It's funny how calling a spade a spade is negative around here.

[Hog on Tilt]

GO 9-5 WITH THAT SCHEDULE WHO COULDNT.  MISSOURI IS ONE OF THE WORST IN THE COUNTRY.  WE WILL PLAY 2 RANKED TEAM IN THAT 14 GAME STRETCH YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.  WE DID THE SAME THING LAST YEAR THEN WE WERE THE WORST TEAM IN THE SEC.  WE NEED MORE BASKETBALL PLAYERS WITH BASKETBALL IQ'S.

[PiggyBack]

I've heard that JFB is none too pleased with Heath and I think that's a little unfair.  One must wonders if JFB has a different standard for Dale than he has for Heath.

[hogfankb]

``We were down big in the second half and cut it to three,'' Arkansas coach Stan Heath said. ``We battled and battled and fought and competed. I'm not taking any victory from a loss, but those are mistakes we can correct.''

Sounds good to me.

[hoggystyle78]

As long as nutt is here, Heath is here. They are joined at the hip so to speak at least until Nolan's trial is over, no way JFB and Lindsey take a chance on Heath being much improved this year, that's why I think nutt is toast. Then if Heath doesn't win he'll be gone too.

I've heard that JFB is none too pleased with Heath and I think that's a little unfair. One must wonders if JFB has a different standard for Dale than he has for Heath.

I've heard that JFB is none too pleased with Heath and I think that's a little unfair. One must wonders if JFB has a different standard for Dale than he has for Heath.

[wincrimson]

Y'all have a good one in Heath. Mark it down...

And a solid squad this year as well I might add.

[DevilHog]

Better now. GO HOGS

[AFWarrior83]

He has a 2 year pass, I thought ya'll knew? =)

[silvertip]

And by the way, we lose to Kansas.

Gimme a $100 of that, Taintlit

[94 Hawg]

 

And by the way, we lose to Kansas.

Correction.....I am right, not negative. It's funny how calling a spade a spade is negative around here.

CORRECTION ARKANSAS 65  Kansas 64 :razorback:

[Bomis Hawg]

Nice, 94 Hawg.

Would be interesting to read all of the topics about Maui back when it was discussed in the offseason.  I think about 80% of the posts were saying Arkansas wouldn't win a game.

Oh, well. 

I don't see the need to relate the Hoops situation to the Football situation.  If anything, there should be less in hoops.  They've been a consistant winner lately, football hasn't.

I think this is the season for Heath to perform.  If they do well, he'll be around for a while.  If they fall on their face again, it would be an interesting offseason.