Jeff Long isn't going anywhere (He's gone)

[WildRazorback]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

[HogRyder]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

After today someone has to go.  Unless you have 15 million to pay baby Huey's boyout then the guy who gave it to him is gone.  He has lost any confidence in the next hire either way.

[elviscat]

Who hired this mess? I believe it was Mr. Integrity. The guy is way over his head when it comes to hiring a coach. He is a money man and that's about it.

[Dark Helmet Hog]

Jeff Long has done NOTHING for UA athletics. He got lucky and promoted himself nationally with the Pertrino fallout. Its all smoke and mirrors. The man is an idiot.

[Calling All Hogs]

I sure hope Jeff Long goes on twitter tonight and reminds us all again that there are more important things than winning cause, you know, that will reassure the fans and make us feel better.

[Razorback_Mack]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

Are u serious? You're gonna give Jeff Long credit for our baseball and track programs? You are lost.....

[grayhawg]

I sure hope Jeff Long goes on twitter tonight and reminds us all again that there are more important things than winning cause, you know, that will reassure the fans and make us feel better.

Sarcasm button broke?

[BallHog1]

I sure hope Jeff Long goes on twitter tonight and reminds us all again that there are more important things than winning cause, you know, that will reassure the fans and make us feel better.

In the greater scheme he's right
That said, I'm tired of losing but I'm way tired of losing like this

[Hollywood870]

Clean house

[code red]

Long may hang himself though if he does not fire Bielema on his own.

[code red]

I mean there's no sugarcoating it this team is going to be two and five and two weeks

[code red]

All I see is two more wins. Mizzou maybe. And Coastal Carolina. That's it. We ain't beating LSU we ain't beating Ole Miss and we're not beating Mississippi State.

[arkansastrack]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

Track program is in worse shape now that it was when he came here

[Kevin]

Jeff quit posting on hogville and resign

[rzrbk4life]

All I see is two more wins. Mizzou maybe. And Coastal Carolina. That's it. We ain't beating LSU we ain't beating Ole Miss and we're not beating Mississippi State.

Agreed

[bondhue]

What does the waiting list for those new sky boxes look like?

[Razorhog63]

Jimmy Dykes....don't forget that screw-up.

[Cinco de Hogo]

All I see is two more wins. Mizzou maybe. And Coastal Carolina. That's it. We ain't beating LSU we ain't beating Ole Miss and we're not beating Mississippi State.

We may well beat somebody but if we do I hope a bunch of people don't come back around showing support for Jeff & Bret.

[Beaverfever]

And he's done nothing with our basketball program.  The guy's tenure has been a failure.

[Cinco de Hogo]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

Fail!

[Boarsnest]

Stadium Expansion with Bozo as coach
15 million dollar buyout

Just to name a couple!

[atom hog]

I sure hope Jeff Long goes on twitter tonight and reminds us all again that there are more important things than winning cause, you know, that will reassure the fans and make us feel better.

We as fans should reassure Long that we now have better things than his football program  to spend our money and time on.

[longtimeHogfan]

What does the waiting list for those new sky boxes look like?

I don't know, but David Pryor's lone dissension vote for the NEZ development is looking fortuitous. 

[Pork Ranger]

I think fans in Arkansas just have a hard time relating to him. I'd be surprised if he gets fired amidst the FBI basketball investigation. Obviously we are avoiding that mess.

My main problem with him is the structuring of CBBs contract.

[Wild Bill Hog]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

Another BAC puppet pretending to be a Razorback fan.  We've seen it all before.

[Tusks]

Can someone tell me why hog fans should give a schit what the 'media' or other AD's think of JL ?

Does it get the hogs more wins, or extra money, or more times on TV ?

What exactly is the benefit to Arkansas of this B.S.?

[GoldCoastHog]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

And sadly, I believe you. I don't think anyone else is knocking down his door. Who is the AD at his alma mater, Michigan? I'm a little perplexed they haven't made a strong run at him, since he's one of their own. I'm curious what other major programs are currently courting him? Maybe someone can chime in here on any news.

[Cinco de Hogo]

Can someone tell me why hog fans should give a schit what the 'media' or other AD's think of JL ?

Does it get the hogs more wins, or extra money, or more times on TV ?

What exactly is the benefit to Arkansas of this B.S.?

Once upon a time a lot of people hated our coach...and I loved it!

[Qui Gon Jinn]

I don't see JL going anywhere either.  If, and its a BIG IF, the boosters are willing to pay the buyout, I don't see them also getting rid of an AD that has the respect of the rest of the college athletics world.  They may put some stipulations on the next hire, but JL will be the one making it.

[SPAL]

I'm not worried about long. Long doesn't coach football. He has no effect on this team.

[StanHog]

I don't understand why some people are pushing this narrative.. When Bielema was hired, people (including the media) praised Long for going with a proven winner - albeit from a different conference - who also brought stability and ethics back to the program. Now, has that worked out over time? No, of course not; Bielema may not even make it through this season. But to call for Long's head is just ridiculous. He hired a proven winner and fan favorite for our basketball coach. Our track and field program is among the best every year - if not THE best. And, on top of that, our baseball program is nationally recognized just about every year.. Bielema may go, but Long has done an fine job and will retain his position.

Jeff Long Sucks and should have never been hired, but should have been fired the moment his ego wouldn't allow him to find a way to keep CBP. He has driven this program into the dirt. It's great that track is super, but not many really care about track, golf or cross country bowling in the grand scheme of things.

Fire Jeff Long

[Dark Helmet Hog]

Can someone tell me why hog fans should give a schit what the 'media' or other AD's think of JL ?

Does it get the hogs more wins, or extra money, or more times on TV ?

What exactly is the benefit to Arkansas of this B.S.?

All these people supporting Long can't name one thing he's actually done for the University that is not out of the norm. He got lucky and got positive spin nationally by firing Petrino. That's all the man has done is get lucky with some hype. He is an idiot.

[hamARchy in the USA]

Jeff Long has done NOTHING for UA athletics. He got lucky and promoted himself nationally with the Pertrino fallout. Its all smoke and mirrors. The man is an idiot.

On the mark.  Long was hired with an unimpressive resume and he has predictably underwhelmed.  He tipped his hand immediately with his attempt to hire buddy Tommy Bowden.   It was clear then that he doesn't belong here.

[Pig Mania]

Because you have to answer for 2 coaches that you've hired that leave in embarrassing Petrino fashion and another that is going to be fired for a horrible record on the field. He can hire winners all he wants but they have to win here.

[Qui Gon Jinn]

I should add, that I do believe JL has a poor record of coach hiring since he's been here.  I don't think he will be let go, but he should have bunches of oversight when it comes time to hire anyone and negotiate any buyouts.  His track record isn't good.

[Cinco de Hogo]

Don't forget that Long almost ran off Dave Van Horn with his brilliant strategy.  Think goodness CVH is not a mercenary like Jeff.