Robb Smith to Minnesota

[jcb03005]

Per Adam Rittenberg - Twitter

[greenEGnHAWGS]

Just saw that. Good for him. Wish him the best and I'm looking forward to our future.

[NuttinItUp]

https://twitter.com/ESPNRittenberg/status/818533884585381888

SOURCE: Minnesota is hiring Arkansas defensive coordinator Robb Smith for the same position. An official announcement is expected later this week. Smith had been mentioned as a candidate at Wake Forest but instead will join P.J. Fleck's new staff. Arkansas could look internally for Smith's replacement, and defensive backs coach Paul Rhoads is a possibility there.

[SA Hog Fan]

Good luck to him in the future unless he is playing the Hogs.  Seems like a class act, just was not the answer here.

[Pig in the Pokey]

I will cheer for Minnesota above all other B1G teams now.

[Suidae Suis Scrofa]

It'll be interesting to see how the Gopher defense progresses under Smith and Fleck.

-phil

[DeltaBoy]

Good Bye

[NuttinItUp]

https://twitter.com/SECCountryHogs/status/818439156066029568

[phadedhawg]

So proud of Smith.  I knew someday he'd go on to other things...

Thanks for the time you spent with us.  Need any help packing?

[grayhawg]

It'll be interesting to see how the Gopher defense progresses under Smith and Fleck.

-phil

Good for him and the Razorbacks.

[Razorbackers]

Thanks Robb! You seem like a nice guy. Thanks for your time.

*waits for car to pull around corner..pops champagne.*

[LZH]

I wish him well also. But, will we really see any change next year with a new DC?

[ricepig]

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice......

[Wildhog]

So he was able to get a better gig than WF.  Good for him.

[PonderinHog]

I wish him well also. But, will we really see any change next year with a new DC?

Hopefully, with more team speed.  I mean, if you're going to be out of position, you'd better be fast.

[PonderinHog]

Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice......

Noooooooooooooo!

[trphog]

Stay classy Hogville. He's gone- no need to make us look like a bunch of A-holes

[HF#1]

Bielema is too nice to be in the SEC.

[Razorpigg]

Stay classy Hogville. He's gone- no need to make us look like a bunch of A-holes

This come on people no need for the mob now hes gone.

[rzrbk4life]

Best of luck rob. Here's to hoping CBB makes a good replacement

[PonderinHog]

Stay classy Hogville. He's gone- no need to make us look like a bunch of A-holes

Absolutely!  I hope he does well up there.  Maybe it's a better fit for him.

[gmarv]

I wish nothing but the best for CRS. 

[King Kong]

I wish nothing but the best for CRS.

This

[elksnort]

I wish him well also. But, will we really see any change next year with a new DC?

This is the real question.

[daBoar]

I wonder if Smith feels he's going to a better situation.

[cosmodrum]

Putting a bandaid on a gaping wound

[OhioHog]

Stay classy Hogville. He's gone- no need to make us look like a bunch of A-holes

You are absolutely right!

[Calling All Hogs]

Look for Minnesota to have a great defense next year. After that however....

[Hogarusa]

All right, we've got a lot of posts to go to catch up to the 7 page Wake Forest thread. I think we can do it though. Just need a few hot takes.

[LZH]

Hopefully, with more team speed.  I mean, if you're going to be out of position, you'd better be fast.

We all remember plenty of DB's at Arkansas that could run a legit 4.3 - but start the game and they were totally running the wrong way.

No doubt, we are terribly slow in the back 7. We need help immediately.

[Hogwild]

I wish nothing but the best of luck for RS.

[PonderinHog]

We all remember plenty of DB's at Arkansas that could run a legit 4.3 - but start the game and they were totally running the wrong way.

No doubt, we are terribly slow in the back 7. We need help immediately.

It really can't get much worse, can it?  I need you to tell that it can't get worse.

[code red]

It really can't get much worse, can it?  I need you to tell that it can't get worse.

I really don't think it could.

[mckinneyhog5]

Stay classy Hogville. He's gone- no need to make us look like a bunch of A-holes

What are they supposed to do with all those pitchforks and torches?

[The Kig]

I wish him well also. But, will we really see any change next year with a new DC?

CRS admittedly had very little to work with talent wise at some positions.  We are going to find out how much of the poor play calling, lack of aggression, and fundamentals were on him.  Many think some of that responsibility lies with Segrest squandering the talent available on the DL...which may be partially true.  However, it falls to the DC to make calls and develop an overall game plan that gets the job done. 

Not going to bash him on the way out, but this change would have to take place even if he was only a sacrificial lamb. 

[Hogs958]

CRS admittedly had very little to work with talent wise at some positions.  We are going to find out how much of the poor play calling, lack of aggression, and fundamentals were on him.  Many think some of that responsibility lies with Segrest squandering the talent available on the DL...which may be partially true.  However, it falls to the DC to make calls and develop an overall game plan that gets the job done. 

Not going to bash him on the way out, but this change would have to take place even if he was only a sacrificial lamb.

Good post. I don't think there was any excuse for the defense the last 2 years.

Wish him well, but a change had to be made.

[younghog]

I'm Glad a Change is Coming

GO HOGS

[ricepig]

It really can't get much worse, can it?  I need you to tell that it can't get worse.

It can only get worse...........he could stay.

[Pork Twain]

Woohoo

[311Hog]

row that boat

[Gladstonesmoans]

I bet we will look like Alabama in spring practice--now figure out why the offense was so poor the last half of many key losses.

[Hogs958]

It can only get worse...........he could stay.

He's just a big fan of Fargo.

[The_Iceman]

Can't have one of the worst rushing defenses in history and survive. No ill will toward Robb. Was a classy guy while here. Best of luck to him.

[Karma]

Bielema is too nice to be in the SEC.

How does it help Arkansas to fire him before he can get a new job? Costs more money, and this way Bielema gets the respect from potential coaches for looking out for his staff.

When will PRJ admit that he was completely wrong about Bielema being willing to make a change?

[daprospecta]

CRS admittedly had very little to work with talent wise at some positions.  We are going to find out how much of the poor play calling, lack of aggression, and fundamentals were on him.  Many think some of that responsibility lies with Segrest squandering the talent available on the DL...which may be partially true.  However, it falls to the DC to make calls and develop an overall game plan that gets the job done. 

Not going to bash him on the way out, but this change would have to take place even if he was only a sacrificial lamb. 

I will. His players quit, consistently.  Coaches allow that type of thing and that's why I think CBB needs to go as well.  At least this is a start.

[PonderinHog]

It can only get worse...........he could stay.

I'm reporting you for toying with my emotions!   

[longpig]

Thanks for being here Robb with two b's, now go show Hogville you don't suck.

[razorbrass]

Who will he take with him?  I have a few suggestions....

[HF#1]

How does it help Arkansas to fire him before he can get a new job? Costs more money, and this way Bielema gets the respect from potential coaches for looking out for his staff.

When will PRJ admit that he was completely wrong about Bielema being willing to make a change?

How much time does he waste trying to find these coaches new jobs? It's almost like Bielema has a complex about not looking like the bad guy.

[elksnort]

I will. His players quit, consistently.  Coaches allow that type of thing and that's why I think CBB needs to go as well.  At least this is a start.

Many folks have said the defense quit at times. I must say that I am not sure that anyone on defense actually "quit".

Having been a former player, I will trust your judgment regarding this. Do you remember any specific plays that they quit?

Again, I am curious if this was really the case at times.