Gus' Stock Rising per rivals.com

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

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http://collegefootball.rivals.com/viewCFSE.asp?selposition=2

[MysticHog]

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/viewCFSE.asp?selposition=2

Gus is number 10 in the country.  David Lee not seen, nor is Herring on defense or Nutt on head coach. The only rank the top 20. If they ranked the bottom ten I am sure Nutt and Lee would show up.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/viewCFSE.asp?selposition=2

Gus is number 10 in the country.  David Lee not seen, nor is Herring on defense or Nutt on head coach. The only rank the top 20. If they ranked the bottom ten I am sure Nutt and Lee would show up.

They must not be including Sun Belt teams.

[mykidsdad]

There must be some mistake. I can't seem to find David Lee's name on there anywhere. I would have thought that he would be #1. After all we stabbed Gus in the back and paid David Lee 2X Gus's salary to get him here.

[parrishw]

If Guz is not hired soon by a D-1 program and stays at Tulsa for a few years he will build a team that could challenge OU with the Arkansas recruits that jump over HDN's fence.

Go figure

[Silver Hog]

Still plenty of football left for him to get back to the top!  10th place now, up from 14. GO GUS GO!

[javajockey]

Check out the shirt in the picture!

[granny grunt]

How come we're not surprised?    Way To Go Gus!!!!
FIRE NUTT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cartoon Man]

FIRE NUTT

[oldtimerhog]

I am shocked that David "Waterboy" Lee and his pro-style passing attack didn't make the list.  JUST SHOCKED!

[oldtimerhog]

 

[pigsooie_73]

Even with his hands tied last year, wasn't he the national OC of the year?

[taintlint]

I'm sorry. Gus who? Oh, the HS guy.

He will fail. He is a one...ummmm...two hit wonder in D1.

[The_Iceman]

Gus for Offensive Coordinator in 2008!

[hogtheball]

Guys, this report is a lie - a complete fabrication from somebody who obviously is just joking.  As we know, it is impossible to have a successful offense in the sport of football without a Marcus Monk.  Since Marcus isn't playing for Gus this year, and he has two freshman receivers starting, this link has to be false.  Good try there you prankster.

[clifflee4mvp]

There must be some mistake. I can't seem to find David Lee's name on there anywhere. I would have thought that he would be #1. After all we stabbed Gus in the back and paid David Lee 2X Gus's salary to get him here.

He's too "pro-style" to show up on a rivals board!

[Mr. Hog]

Another reason Nutt and company need to go, they couldn't see Mal-a-zahns talent. Some Real team with some insight will pick up Gus and we will wish it was us.

Shame on u Dale !

[jmark]

Still plenty of football left for him to get back to the top!  10th place now, up from 14. GO GUS GO!

All the way to #1.

Gus, give us first shot to come back when all those mean BCS schools start throwing money at you.        Please.  Remember what could have been.

[hoggystyle78]

I agree, we must have to look at a pro football site to find our illustrious OC, cause as we all know he's "pro style", not sorry old "high school".

There must be some mistake. I can't seem to find David Lee's name on there anywhere. I would have thought that he would be #1. After all we stabbed Gus in the back and paid David Lee 2X Gus's salary to get him here.

He's too "pro-style" to show up on a rivals board!

[rhinohog84]

Were they confused in the poll whether to put HDN or David Lee as the offensive coach..... or maybe the "No. 1 offense in the SEC" just isn't good enough to get in the top 20.

[riccoar]

I think David Lee is starting to see that he was brought in to take the fall for our offensive woes.  Pretty crappy since he isn't calling the plays.

[CyberHog]

Somebody needs to ask

There must be some mistake. I can't seem to find David Lee's name on there anywhere. I would have thought that he would be #1. After all we stabbed Gus in the back and paid David Lee 2X Gus's salary to get him here.

Somebody needs to ask Nutt about this. They need to ask him point blank does he regret bringing in David Lee for 2x the money Gus was paid and point out the current success of Tulsa's offense.

I'm sure he would blurt out some pansy answer!

[cj_sez]

Imagine if LSU hired in Malzahn.
We need to get rid of Nutt, get Gus back.

[hogs25]

Another reason Nutt and company need to go, they couldn't see Mal-a-zahns talent. Some Real team with some insight will pick up Gus and we will wish it was us.

Shame on u Dale !

He freaking ran him off on a BS reason that we could get a guy with NFL experience in David Lee if Gus would get the receivers better as Nutt says.  This is all over jealously and Ego as we all know but man oh man, what could've been.  2006 will haunt Nutt for the rest of his life.  The sad thing is some major university will pick Gus up pretty soon if not next year.  That's when it's gonna sting...

[TDHog]

Were they confused in the poll whether to put HDN or David Lee as the offensive coach..... or maybe the "No. 1 offense in the SEC" just isn't good enough to get in the top 20.

Maybe they don't count apdding your stats against N. Texas and Tenn Chat.  Maybe something about struggling against Kentucky and Auburn.

[taoteching]

Yes, Gus Malzahn is now ranked 10th best offensive coach in the nation.

[PigTimePlayer]

I nominate Gus for the Broyles Award.  That would be the icing on the cake.

[hogwildinhouston]

2006 will haunt Nutt for the rest of his life. 

I'm afraid 2006/early 2007 is going to haunt the Arkansas program for many years as well.

[hogs25]

This is a perfect time to get Gus.  If your gut doesn't tell you that Gus is the man for the job then you haven't been paying attention.  We had very high expectation's for this year's team and you know how that's working out.  So why not with a down year looming bring him in for at least a 3 year shot?  We've got nothing to lose at this point.  I can't see anybody else coming in and doing any better considering the circumstances.  He was SEC OCOY and he's now the #10 OC in the nation and having Tulsa's offense #2 in the nation.  Coincidence?  I think not.

[bphi11ips]

This is a perfect time to get Gus.  If your gut doesn't tell you that Gus is the man for the job then you haven't been paying attention.  We had very high expectation's for this year's team and you know how that's working out.  So why not with a down year looming bring him in for at least a 3 year shot?  We've got nothing to lose at this point.  I can't see anybody else coming in and doing any better considering the circumstances.  He was SECNATIONAL OCOY and he's now the #10 OC in the nation and having Tulsa's offense #2 in the nation.  Coincidence?  I think not.

Listen mister!  Gus walked in to a situation with a senior quarterback.  It's Kragthorpe's offense.

Did anyone notice his recruits?  Maybe Rivals smells something.  Hope so!

[preacherhog]

Not sure about this list.  Nutt and Lee are definately two of the most offensive coaches I've ever seen.

[Donny2665]

I'm sorry. Gus who? Oh, the HS guy.

He will fail. He is a one...ummmm...two hit wonder in D1.

Keep drinking the Kool Aid!

[Donny2665]

Not sure about this list.  Nutt and Lee are definately two of the most offensive coaches I've ever seen.

Didnt you mean Offensiveless??

[Donny2665]

The Number 1 guy on the list, Joker Phillips should of been sought after by Nutt, His name alone fits in with our Coaching Staff.

[hogtheball]

Not sure about this list.  Nutt and Lee are definately two of the most offensive coaches I've ever seen.

Didnt you mean Offensiveless??

Dude - you ruined a perfectly good pun.

[Donny2665]

Were they confused in the poll whether to put HDN or David Lee as the offensive coach..... or maybe the "No. 1 offense in the SEC" just isn't good enough to get in the top 20.

As we all know with Nutt as our Coach, Statistically we should of won many many games, it just didn't show it on the score board.

[Donny2665]

Not sure about this list.  Nutt and Lee are definately two of the most offensive coaches I've ever seen.

+1

Dude - you ruined a perfectly good pun.

Is that better?

[HatfieldHawg]

He is ranked ahead of some really respected and seasoned guys like Jimbo Fisher and Cutcliffe.  Not bad after being a college coach for 1.5 years. 

[hogtheball]

Not sure about this list.  Nutt and Lee are definately two of the most offensive coaches I've ever seen.

+1

Dude - you ruined a perfectly good pun.

Is that better?

Yes.  So I see you joined the forces of justice after the Kentucky game.  Welcome.

[JShipCPA]

If Guz is not hired soon by a D-1 program and stays at Tulsa for a few years he will build a team that could challenge OU with the Arkansas recruits that jump over HDN's fence.

Go figure

He will not be at TU long, my friend...

[densmith1]

I have been interested in the discussion on this board regarding the possibility of Gus returning to Arkansas as the head football coach.  The only concern seems to be his lack of experience coaching at the D-1 level.  However, it is well documented that Gus is intelligent, organized, and handles himself with class.  I would submit to you that those three characteristics supercede lack of experience.  Also, at the end of this season, Gus will have completed his second season as a D-1 offensive co-ordinator, thus achieving a certain level of experience.

I would love to see Gus return as the head coach.  I would also like to see a change in the equipment manager, strength coach, and head trainer positions.  If Gus is given carte blanche to hire his own personnel, Arkansas would (and should) become a consistent highly ranked program.

[Pickled Pig]

Fire Nutt and hire the high school coach.

[realistic fan]

Gus for HC in 2008

[El Dogg Hog]

I miss Gus

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

I have been interested in the discussion on this board regarding the possibility of Gus returning to Arkansas as the head football coach.  The only concern seems to be his lack of experience coaching at the D-1 level.  However, it is well documented that Gus is intelligent, organized, and handles himself with class.  I would submit to you that those three characteristics supercede lack of experience.  Also, at the end of this season, Gus will have completed his second season as a D-1 offensive co-ordinator, thus achieving a certain level of experience.

I would love to see Gus return as the head coach.  I would also like to see a change in the equipment manager, strength coach, and head trainer positions.  If Gus is given carte blanche to hire his own personnel, Arkansas would (and should) become a consistent highly ranked program.

Good post.  I agree, the mediocrity on this team reaches all the way down to the trainer and managers.  Fire them all, start new.

It is well documented that Gus was shocked at the lack of professionalism he saw when he got there.  The fact that he wanted to work hard and right the ship caused Dale and his mafia to resent him, because they were used to focusing on pick up b-ball and fried catfish.

Time for a change from top to bottom.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

If you go back and look they didn't have him ranked in week one and now up to number 10.  Not too shabby.

[PigPusher]

This is a perfect time to get Gus.  If your gut doesn't tell you that Gus is the man for the job then you haven't been paying attention.  We had very high expectation's for this year's team and you know how that's working out.  So why not with a down year looming bring him in for at least a 3 year shot?  We've got nothing to lose at this point.  I can't see anybody else coming in and doing any better considering the circumstances.  He was SECNATIONAL OCOY and he's now the #10 OC in the nation and having Tulsa's offense #2 in the nation.  Coincidence?  I think not.

Listen mister!  Gus walked in to a situation with a senior quarterback.  It's Kragthorpe's offense.

Did anyone notice his recruits?  Maybe Rivals smells something.  Hope so!

Do you really believe what you posted here?  Do you have an ax to grind?

[dougieritch]

Seeing that, I had to stop what I was doing and write him...tell him how much we miss him!   

This is a perfect time to get Gus.  If your gut doesn't tell you that Gus is the man for the job then you haven't been paying attention.  We had very high expectation's for this year's team and you know how that's working out.  So why not with a down year looming bring him in for at least a 3 year shot?  We've got nothing to lose at this point.  I can't see anybody else coming in and doing any better considering the circumstances.  He was SECNATIONAL OCOY and he's now the #10 OC in the nation and having Tulsa's offense #2 in the nation.  Coincidence?  I think not.

Listen mister!  Gus walked in to a situation with a senior quarterback.  It's Kragthorpe's offense.

Did anyone notice his recruits?  Maybe Rivals smells something.  Hope so!

Do you think Gus could do any worse than Nutt with a QB?  Gus stole two highly touted recruits from LR Central (Nutt's High School), pretty sad if you ask me, plus we know Kodi Burns would have come to Arkansas if Gus was there.

[arkybuc]

Anyone notice they have Felix as the #1 special teams guy?

[go hogues]

I have been interested in the discussion on this board regarding the possibility of Gus returning to Arkansas as the head football coach.  The only concern seems to be his lack of experience coaching at the D-1 level.  However, it is well documented that Gus is intelligent, organized, and handles himself with class.  I would submit to you that those three characteristics supercede lack of experience.  Also, at the end of this season, Gus will have completed his second season as a D-1 offensive co-ordinator, thus achieving a certain level of experience.

I would love to see Gus return as the head coach.  I would also like to see a change in the equipment manager, strength coach, and head trainer positions.  If Gus is given carte blanche to hire his own personnel, Arkansas would (and should) become a consistent highly ranked program.

Good post.  I agree, the mediocrity on this team reaches all the way down to the trainer and managers.  Fire them all, start new.

It is well documented that Gus was shocked at the lack of professionalism he saw when he got there.  The fact that he wanted to work hard and right the ship caused Dale and his mafia to resent him, because they were used to focusing on pick up b-ball and fried catfish.

Time for a change from top to bottom.

The people that should be fired and why:

1. Frank Broyles- Already fired
2. Houston Nutt- Off field hijinx/terrible recruiting/sub .500 record
3. David Lee- Joke
4. Reggie Herring- Blowhard who is inconsistent
5. (All other Assistants, with Shibest being the first in line, will be sad to see Rocker go, but gotta start fresh)
6. Tim Cheney- Harrassment of MM was completely uncalled for
7. Dean Weber- Can't seem to keep our players healthy/past scandal
8. Don Decker- see #7
9. Chuckles- see #3
10. Jean Nail- Year after year, fields the most unattractive cheer squads in the SEC, hands down
11. Timothy Gunter- How can you make a 250 member band be so quiet?
12. John White- Personally, I would like to see him fired as well
13. Sunshine/Otis/Randy- Way overdue for pink slips

Keep: Turf Management team, that's it.