In Nashville they are saying

[bobc]

Rumor's in Nashville are that Vandy's head coach is being looked at by Arkansas I know a lot of people here will not like that Idea but I think he may be one of the best coaches in the SEC done more with less

[Razorhio]

I've always respected the job he's done there.  I'd prefer someone from a bigger/better program though. 

[Razorback Ranger]

Can't be worse than nutter butter.

[bigyellowdog]

Gotta find a way to get rid of Nutt first.

[stlchiroHOG]

another way that white is trying to turn us into VANDY

[Dugann]

hell NO.  I don't want him at all we can find a better one then that IMO.

[RazorNick]

"A conversation took place between Nutt and White (I believe it was yesterday, but definately after the LSU game).  White asked Nutt about his intentions for the future.  Nutt told White he wanted his buyout and he was done."

[redbarn]

He has done more with less at Vanderbilt.........wait a minute, haven't I heard that somewhere before?

[HotGrits]

We can do better....yes he has done well with what he has but so has todd graham at tulsa, can't we just transplant that staff a few miles to the east

[SteelShot]

Sounds like our Chancellor's dream hire. Maybe a good coach but would not be my first realistic choice.

[Nashville Fan]

Bobby is a heck of a coach. I just don't think that it would fly in AR.

[PorkerOinker]

"A conversation took place between Nutt and White (I believe it was yesterday, but definately after the LSU game).  White asked Nutt about his intentions for the future.  Nutt told White he wanted his buyout and he was done."

Source.

[RazorNick]

Source.

I read it on another board.

[Fatty McGee]

We would be lucky to get a coach of that caliber. 

[Hawg_Heaven]

Hey, I won't knock Vandy's coach! That guy was able to get some recruits and build a program at VANDY! No one has been able to do that. I still don't like it that he hasn't gotten them to a bowl game yet. Are they going to one this year?

[LuckyGiraffe]

If you want character, Bobby Johnson is your guy.  The man doesn't even allow his players to curse.  I remember some Vandy players talking about how long it took them to get used to having to keep their language in check.

[Razorback Pastor]

I am here in Nashville and I haven't heard anything about that.

[bobc]

Do you know anything about Vandy or about their coach?
You have to have a higher grade point average to attend Vandy then at any other SEC school so not only are they at best the 2nd school in the state, which means Tenn gets first choice of all instate talent they lose out on lots of guys that are only interested in college as a stepping stone to the pro's. Bobby Johnson is one hell of a coach and Yes he does more with less just ask any other SEC coach or player

[jgphillips3]

I am sure he is probably a decent head coach and he has done a fine job with Vandy's sub-par athletes.  However, he is probably more of a backup plan than a front runner.  I wouldn't doubt that UofA is talking to a LOT of people so they don't wind up back in the Gillespie situation.  I would be willing to wager they have a list with 3-5 first choice type guys and then 8-10 maybes.  Good for them if they do.  I would hate to have them putting all the eggs in one basket only to see it break again (even though it worked out with Coach Pel...we just got lucky there.)

[RazorNick]

Not trying to call you out, but since you have that in quotes, one would assume it was an actual statement. If true, when did it come out?

I read it on another board.

[hogballplayer30]

No, we can do better.

[woooo_pig]

He beat Nutt.

[jimmur74]

Rumor's in Nashville are that Vandy's head coach is being looked at by Arkansas I know a lot of people here will not like that Idea but I think he may be one of the best coaches in the SEC done more with less

Well then they are saying "lies"

[PorcineSublime]

I read it on another board.

Sorry I left and came back before hitting post. Sorry for the redunant post.

[GWFan]

HIRE GUS!

[HotGrits]

Hire Todd Graham and Gus comes with him.

[RazorNick]

Hire Todd Graham and Gus comes with him.

I could live with that, hire Orgeron as DC.

[Oklahawg]

Johnson would be a helluva hire. He would be out of the UA loop, an "outside" hire. No connections (that I know of) to UA boosters or admin. A fresh start, in other words.

He knows the territory. He knows the landscape and what it takes to win.

He knows what it means to win in RRS.   

[McDuck]

Hire Todd Graham and Gus comes with him.

Your a tool.  

[GWFan]

Hire Gus, period.  If Gus wants to bring Todd as DC, great.

[WilsonHog]

Bobby Johnson is a heckuva coach. We could (and probably will) do much worse.

[budcampbellfan]

LSU hired a Vandy coach several years ago.  Didn't work.

[hogsrbad]

Do you people actually think that Gus would even be considered? Good Lord you people have lost your minds. 

[bphi11ips]

another way that white is trying to turn us into VANDY

I've been saying this for a while now.  White wants to deemphasize football.  Johnson won't be expected to win, just field a team.

[owl]

You all must be talking about Nashville, Ar. No such talk in Music City

[HogPsych]

Your a tool.  

I disagree.  A tool is what we already have.  I would take Tulsa's staff in a minute.  When is the last time you remember no talented Tulsa leading the nation in total offense?  Their schedule is weak, course ours was not ranked in the top 50 either, but their talent is weak too.  They actually outcoach people versus getting their team up for one or two times per year and then petering out and making excuses and blaming the players and "intranet" for your problems.

[bobc]

You all must be talking about Nashville, Ar. No such talk in Music City

I spent thanksgiving in the Music City and that is where I heard it?

[42toddler]

anybody would be better than what we have

[owl]

I spent thanksgiving in the Music City and that is where I heard it?

    I have a place here , so we must go to different bars.

[McDuck]

I disagree.  A tool is what we already have.  I would take Tulsa's staff in a minute.  When is the last time you remember no talented Tulsa leading the nation in total offense?  Their schedule is weak, course ours was not ranked in the top 50 either, but their talent is weak too.  They actually outcoach people versus getting their team up for one or two times per year and then petering out and making excuses and blaming the players and "intranet" for your problems.

Inside joke...
I agree excellent staff.

[imhogwild2]

Hire Todd Graham and Gus comes with him.

exactly what i was thinking

[HoopS]

Nutt was darn lucky to split with his team.  He would be an upgrade all the way around.  Vandy always plays hard.  They usually have a tough D. 

All this with requirements that limit recruiting freedom. 

[jrparrish]

I read it on another board.

haha ok.....and what board would that be? maybe a little more specific than "another board"??

[hogfan064]

Bobby Johnson also did very well as head coach at Furman prior to taking over Vandy.  Furman is one of the smallest 1-AA schools out there and is also a very tough academic institution.

[Nashville Fan]

Only place that I have heard it was on here.

Bobby Johnson publicly committed himself to a vision of the "student-athlete"—not just an athlete. This is something that White and Long are both deeply committed to.
However, firing someone who went 8-4 and hiring someone who went 5-7 makes about as much sense as firing some who went 4-7 in the toughest conference and hiring someone who went 4-7 in a lesser conference. Bobby also has a 50% overall winning percentage, I think it would be a tough sell. Don't get me wrong I think Bobby is 10x the coach that HDN is even with those stats. I just think the only way it would sell here is if he brought some huge time coordinators.

[clarksville hog]

Actually he would be a pretty hire. He has been at least competitive at VANDY. He already knows the SEC, has contacts for southern recruting, etc. We could do a lot worse (keeping HDN)

[PorcineSublime]

I've been saying this for a while now.  White wants to deemphasize football.  Johnson won't be expected to win, just field a team.

So you are saying the coach we have now is expected to win?    Could we do better, maybe. Could we do alot worse, absolutley. I have no idea who has been contacted, but I can say that I will not march in protest if this hire is made.

[hogsrule44]

does he say it are-kansas and looseanna

[ballhog™]

Sounds like the kind of hire John White would make.

I remember when another SEC school hired a Vandy coach because of getting Vandy almost .500.  I bet LSU still regrets that hire.

[prairiehogcompanion]

I shudder at the collective lack of institutional self-esteem emanating from the Arkansas program right now.

The clock is ticking on the future of Arkansas football as we once knew it.

What happens  in the coming days will determine whether we live up to our potential and once again make being a Razoraback something to aspire to among our BEST football players in state.....or whether we recede permanently into the mediocre depths to which the program has descended.

This massively underachieving 4-4/ 8-4 season with splendid talent is MUCH better than what awaits us under the status quo.

Do the folks making these decisions even care?

Are they as inept as they appear?

Please, John White et al, prove me wrong.