REPORT: Chavis "In & Working" for Arkansas

[RockyMtnHog]

Has anyone seen Chavis on campus?  If not, he is not "In and Working" yet at Arkansas unless he is teleworking.

[Three and Snout]

we don't wish to pay a buyout

This is what I heard is causing the delay.  And wanting to announce the whole staff at the same time.

[GuvHog]

No....Pig Trail repeated a tweet from FootballScoop that he was, not the same thing.

All I know is they reported it on KARK Channel 4 Tuesday Night.

[texasdvm]

I am telling you Chavis was at the basketball game Saturday.

[twistitup]

No wonder they call him Chief........He's in Oklahoma. Now it makes sense!

I believe he's the only Native American DC in D1 football

[BigBrandonAllenFan]

It is getting harder by the day to believe Chavis is going to be the DC.  A&M's season has been over for a week, so if Chavis was the guy, logic would say the announcement would have been made by now.

[Wild Bill Hog]

It is getting harder by the day to believe Chavis is going to be the DC.  A&M's season has been over for a week, so if Chavis was the guy, logic would say the announcement would have been made by now.

Not if $ negotiations are going on.

[Eddie Goodson]

It is getting harder by the day to believe Chavis is going to be the DC.  A&M's season has been over for a week, so if Chavis was the guy, logic would say the announcement would have been made by now.

Let the man be free of A&M first. Would you rather hire him with or without having to pay A&M a buyout?

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

It is getting harder by the day to believe Chavis is going to be the DC.  A&M's season has been over for a week, so if Chavis was the guy, logic would say the announcement would have been made by now.

Doesn't matter what you believe it's Chavis

[jgphillips3]

Now that A&M has hired someone, I figure it will all start to fall in place. 

[southeasthog]

I would think that would be a breach of his contract and they could fire him for cause.

[Arkansasno1]

I would think that would be a breach of his contract and they could fire him for cause.

that would still work in our favor.  We won't have to pay buyout.

[Athog]

He's 61 yrs old.
It's all about work ethic - you either have it or you don't.
If you've got it age doesn't matter and if you don't - it doesn't matter how young you are.

Agree totally!!

[Mr Jade]

Am I being foolish here or not? Isn't Chavis free and clear now? If so, why isn't he hired here yet? What's the holdup?

[opineonswine]

Am I being foolish here or not? Isn't Chavis free and clear now? If so, why isn't he hired here yet? What's the holdup?

Maybe he is hired.

[opineonswine]

If you saw this recruiting news, you might suspect we're getting Chavis and maybe another one from Texas A&M:

Keep an eye on 4* WR Jalen Preston, 3* RB Deneric Prince, and 3* DB Brian Johnson flipping from aTm to Arkansas.

Also the possibility of us taking 3* DE Tyree Wilson from aTm

and we'll be getting a visit from 4* RB Keaontay Ingram this month, a current Texas commit.

[ricepig]

If you saw this recruiting news, you might suspect we're getting Chavis and maybe another one from Texas A&M:

Keep an eye on 4* WR Jalen Preston, 3* RB Deneric Prince, and 3* DB Brian Johnson flipping from aTm to Arkansas.

Also the possibility of us taking 3* DE Tyree Wilson from aTm

and we'll be getting a visit from 4* RB Keaontay Ingram this month, a current Texas commit.

Or you read a pay site.......

[Wildhog]

Or you read a pay site.......

[BigBrandonAllenFan]

Doesn't matter what you believe it's Chavis

I have no problem with Chavis.  A&M been done 8 days.  Given recruiting reasons, why the hold up?   Seems a negotiated contract would have happened this week if it was a done dealio.  Evidently there is no signature as we speak.  It would be of no good sense by the admim to have signed Chavis and not make it public.

[opineonswine]

Or you read a pay site.......

Actually I got it second hand.

[ricepig]

I have no problem with Chavis.  A&M been done 8 days.  Given recruiting reasons, why the hold up?   Seems a negotiated contract would have happened this week if it was a done dealio.  Evidently there is no signature as we speak.  It would be of no good sense by the admim to have signed Chavis and not make it public.

Morris said in his introductory PC, or the signing day PC, that he would introduce all of the assistant coaches at one time. I think they have a couple of positions not nailed down, so no announcement.

[ricepig]

Actually I got it second hand.

Ok, someone read it, or wrote it......

[hawgjr]

Chavis just starting following Elko on his twitter account.  Wonder what's up with that?

[AlmaHog2011]

Get after it Chief!

Chavis is the best DC to lead the Hogs in the last three decades. Ready to see the staff he is bringing in. Ready to see Coach Caldwell return as well. Ready to see a defense that attacks instead of reacts.

By far the biggest DC hire ever by Arkansas. Please tell me when we hired a more respected and accomplished DC? If he brings the assistants I have read on here we will have a chance to play some real defense. Maybe not Bama good but damn good.

I'm 58 and own two businesses one is very physical. I workout every morning about 6-6:30 for a minimum of an hour. His age is not a problem as long as he is in good condition and feels young. The stupid comments on here about his age are ridiculous.

[HawgWild]

By far the biggest DC hire ever by Arkansas. Please tell me when we hired a more respected and accomplished DC?

Monte Kiffin. "He coached the defenses of Nebraska's 1970 and 1971 back-to-back undefeated national champion teams." We hired him in 1977.

[colbs]

Monte Kiffin. "He coached the defenses of Nebraska's 1970 and 1971 back-to-back undefeated national champion teams." We hired him in 1977.

He was just a grad assistant during those two years.

[GuvHog]

By far the biggest DC hire ever by Arkansas. Please tell me when we hired a more respected and accomplished DC? If he brings the assistants I have read on here we will have a chance to play some real defense. Maybe not Bama good but damn good.

In my opinion, Chavis will be the best DC the Hogs have had since Keith Burns was here with his "Code Red" defense in '98 and '99.

[farmhawg]

Monte Kiffin. "He coached the defenses of Nebraska's 1970 and 1971 back-to-back undefeated national champion teams." We hired him in 1977.

Nope.

[Eddie Goodson]

By far the biggest DC hire ever by Arkansas. Please tell me when we hired a more respected and accomplished DC? If he brings the assistants I have read on here we will have a chance to play some real defense. Maybe not Bama good but damn good.

I'm 58 and own two businesses one is very physical. I workout every morning about 6-6:30 for a minimum of an hour. His age is not a problem as long as he is in good condition and feels young. The stupid comments on here about his age are ridiculous.

Exactly. The ageism statements are the most idiotic of all. I suppose the Patriots should wheel old Bill straight to the nursing home. It makes no sense whatsoever.

[3kgthog]

Exactly. The ageism statements are the most idiotic of all. I suppose the Patriots should wheel old Bill straight to the nursing home. It makes no sense whatsoever.

Bill isn't required to recruit nearly year round. Not a fair comparison. All those miles add up even if you're 35.

[ricepig]

Bill isn't required to recruit nearly year round. Not a fair comparison. All those miles add up even if you're 35.

Coordinator's don't travel that much for recruiting, that's generally for the assistants. They usually just come in the end for home visits, and for the on-campus recruiting. Now, some are more go getters, and do recruit more, but they generally are from the offensive side.

[Eddie Goodson]

Bill isn't required to recruit nearly year round. Not a fair comparison. All those miles add up even if you're 35.

OCs and DCs don't carry the load lesser coaches do. It is a bogus argument by people who really just look for things to gripe about because we didn't hire Nick Saban or some other unrealistic hire.

[Diamondbackhog]

In my opinion, Chavis will be the best DC the Hogs have had since Keith Burns was here with his "Code Red" defense in '98 and '99.

[Diamondbackhog]

In my opinion, Chavis will be the best DC the Hogs have had since Keith Burns was here with his "Code Red" defense in '98 and '99.

I agree. I loved Burns' aggressive and boldness. He did not mind gambling and taking it to folks. We need that again.

[RebHog]

Bill isn't required to recruit nearly year round. Not a fair comparison. All those miles add up even if you're 35.

I must have missed out on how this whole recruiting game works. I didn't know recruits set up an American ninja style mount Midoriyama course in their backyard for the coaches to complete. They also check how many reps on the 225? There are many fields out there that are more physically and mentally straining that people do at his age or older on a regular basis.

[GuvHog]

I agree. I loved Burns' aggressive and boldness. He did not mind gambling and taking it to folks. We need that again.

I would love to see Chavis bring him back as DBs coach.

[Oklahawg]

I would love to see Chavis bring him back as DBs coach.

Would the son be sufficient?

[jbigs77]

Is Chavis our DC or what? I haven't heard announcement.  Could someone clarify this situation? Is this real or fake news? 

[HogT]

Is Chavis our DC or what? I haven't heard announcement.  Could someone clarify this situation? Is this real or fake news?

It's fluid...

[BOAR_N2BWILD]

Yes and No

It depends on which thread that you read.

[RockyMtnHog]

The answer is Top Secret/SCI.  Very few on this board will have that level of clearance.

[Snout team]

Yes and No

It depends on which thread that you read.

Of which you have plenty of options 

[thebignasty]

Yes. Yes he is. Unless he's not. He also may not be in the running any more.

Personally I think it's no coincidence this Belichek is unhappy at New England news drops while we have this opening but after Gruden finally comes off the market.

Don't forget that we just asked for more money for this hire.



I'm just reading the tea leaves here but they're painting a might interesting picture....

[King Kong]

Yes and maybe

[Hogindasticks]

VB or Not VB, THAT is the question!

[King Kong]

VB or Not VB, THAT is the question!

Not

[jkstock04]

Is Chavis our DC or what? I haven't heard announcement.  Could someone clarify this situation? Is this real or fake news? 

If you wanna go with the narrative...yes he is actively on campus and working for us but it's being kept double super secret-ey. Why this is I have zero clue.

[LawyerHog50]

Vegetables have to be properly prepped first.

[AlmaHog2011]

Monte Kiffin. "He coached the defenses of Nebraska's 1970 and 1971 back-to-back undefeated national champion teams." We hired him in 1977.

I forgot about Kiffin. He was an amazing DC and I am old enough to remember him.

[redhogchilipepper]

Is Chavis our DC or what? I haven't heard announcement.  Could someone clarify this situation? Is this real or fake news? 

The answer is blowing in the wind