So it all comes down to the Iron Bowl...

[GuvHog]

You seem to have a problem with higher level thinking. Why does he have to wait until after the playoffs to make his mind up? His mind may already be made up and that has been passed on to who needs to know and we have who we want but don't announce it until after he is done playing! Get it?

Arkansas will not wait until after the bowl game or playoffs for Gus to leave Auburn, they can't afford to wait. What part of that do you not get???

[NuttinItUp]

Better be a contract.  We will be in deep crap if he chages his mind after auburn offers more money after they make it to the playoffs.

Yes, that was the point I was making. Things change if Auburn wins the Iron Bowl. There is no denying that.

[NuttinItUp]

Arkansas will not wait until after the bowl game or playoffs for Gus to leave Auburn, they can't afford to wait. What part of that do you not get???

Thanks Guv. Sometimes I think I am going crazy stating the same things over and over. Some people just don't get it.

[HF#1]

Yes, that was the point I was making. Things change if Auburn wins the Iron Bowl. There is no denying that.

The timing changes. But I am telling you, if Gus ends up at Arkansas, the decision is already made. A win vs Bama isn't going to keep him at Auburn. He will coach them until they are done, clean out his office, and get on a Stephens jet.

If he doesn't end up here, then it was all BS.

[NuttinItUp]

The timing changes. But I am telling you, if Gus ends up at Arkansas, the decision is already made. A win vs Bama isn't going to keep him at Auburn. He will coach them until they are done, clean out his office, and get on a Stephens jet.

If he doesn't end up here, then it was all BS.

Sorry, I just can't accept that there is no difference. So many things change with an Iron Bowl win/loss. To say they just don't matter is short-sighted, imo.

[ipigsooie]

Thanks Guv. Sometimes I think I am going crazy stating the same things over and over. Some people just don't get it.

I agree. The new early signing period has made it imperative that you get a coach sooner than later. When the last week has been played, all the places that have had coaches fired or have coaches that left on their own, will now be looking to hire. They arent waiting on people to make up their minds. We do not want to be left without a chair when the music stops. We simply cannot afford another JLS type year.

[GuvHog]

The timing changes. But I am telling you, if Gus ends up at Arkansas, the decision is already made. A win vs Bama isn't going to keep him at Auburn. He will coach them until they are done, clean out his office, and get on a Stephens jet.

If he doesn't end up here, then it was all BS.

And again I say Arkansas will not wait until after the Bowl game or playoffs for Gus to leave Auburn and come to Arkansas. To have already accepted the Arkansas job, Gus would have to be Contractually obligated to leave Auburn for Arkansas no later than right after the SECG. Gus would never agree to that.

[PorkSoda]

Sorry, I just can't accept that there is no difference. So many things change with an Iron Bowl win/loss. To say they just don't matter is short-sighted, imo.

it matters to people in bama.  as for gus, there is no rational reason for him to leave auburn for arkansas, so unless he has some sort of extreme emotional attachment to the state of Arkansas, then he isn't coming either way.  if he does have such an irrational desire to be the head coach of arkansas, then the iron bowl, the SECCG, the playoffs etc, wont matter.  why would he want to further bolster his soon to be conference rival.

all this points to one thing.  we will likely strike out on our top choices for both AD and HC, and bring on the search committees.

[GuvHog]

it matters to people in bama.  as for gus, there is no rational reason for him to leave auburn for arkansas, so unless he has some sort of extreme emotional attachment to the state of Arkansas, then he isn't coming either way.  if he does have such an irrational desire to be the head coach of arkansas, then the iron bowl, the SECCG, the playoffs etc, wont matter.  why would he want to further bolster his soon to be conference rival.

all this points to one thing.  we will likely strike out on our top choices for both AD and HC, and bring on the search committees.

I honestly believe if Auburn beats Alabama then Arkansas will quickly offer Norvell the job.

[Been10Hog]

Sorry, I just can't accept that there is no difference. So many things change with an Iron Bowl win/loss. To say they just don't matter is short-sighted, imo.

If Gus and Kristi have decided they want to come to Arkansas, they are coming! No game outcome or pay raise will change that if that's what THEY want. And....there is a late signing period too

[Been10Hog]

And again I say Arkansas will not wait until after the Bowl game or playoffs for Gus to leave Auburn and come to Arkansas. To have already accepted the Arkansas job, Gus would have to be Contractually obligated to leave Auburn for Arkansas no later than right after the SECG. Gus would never agree to that.

Why does the contract have to be worded that way? Why can't he come after the title game? We have a later signing date!!

[The Hawg Marshal]

Hopefully whoever it is , is announced before players start transferring.

[huntindoc]

We have Arkansas fans rooting for a coach at another school to beat Saban, and maybe win both the SEC championship (his second) and get into the national championship system (also his second time)...so they can avoid having him coach at Arkansas.

Makes perfect sense.

OK, I don't care where you stand on Gus and the coaching search...that is funny!

[Stillwater]

Transfer away.  Hogs have a roster full of guys that can't play.  Heck, half of the defense don't want to hit anyone.  There will be transfers regardless of the coaching outcome.