gives you three weeks to negotiate with his agent on a buyout? saves chad some humiliation. chavis said in his press conference today that the defense was shitty before he got her and he didn't turn it around in time. so that might support that he knows he will be fired. however, even if chad is back, i have to think chavis will not be. morris is ass but his decision to hire chavis and craddock basically gave him 0 chance to be successful. similar to bert hiring kurt anderson.
after literal years of bad info on that board I quit believing anything until it’s reported by a journalistic source. I’m glad the possible firing of Chad has brought all of us here together. Until the next shit coach is hired and we are all divided again.
Yea from what I hear it may not be a done deal but I am hearing its in the works. Thank you brother, I got lucky, we all know that. I definitely outkicked my coverage.
You guys see he escorted the team into the stands after the open practice on Saturday? Seriously, this guy is a marketing team's dream.
I will buy that once he turns down an NBA team calling. Remember when Saban said he wasn't leaving Miami? Also not comparing Muss to Saban, but damn he does give me the impression of attacking coaching and every detail in a way just like Saban does. From the feedback I hear from his official visits, to the energy and detail he demands in practice.
he's the template for the kind of coach that wins here in football and in basketball. Young (and if not, then energetic), hungry, crazy about recruiting, will never have a total talent advantage but will work ten times harder to out-scheme and out-coach the other guy.
Oh ffs from rivals (via reddit) Column: Arkansas, Morris have quietly botched the new redshirt rule True freshman safety Jalen Catalon has appeared in three games this season. (Nick Wenger) Spoiler @NWAHutch Not a subscriber? Subscribe for free for 30 days w/code HAWGS30 NEW USERS | RETURNING USERS FAYETTEVILLE — Lost amid the cries for KJ Jefferson, Arkansas and Chad Morris have quietly bungled the redshirt situation for two other true freshmen. Offensive lineman Brady Latham and safety Jalen Catalon have each appeared in three games this season, meaning they can play in only one of the Razorbacks’ final three games and still maintain the year of eligibility. What separates them from Arkansas’ other true freshmen who have already burned their redshirts is that their playing time blatantly contradicts what Morris is on record saying about how he wants to handle the second-year NCAA rule that allows players to redshirt even if they play in up to four games. “Our plan was to try to continue to bring guys along and be smart about it,” Morris said when asked about playing younger players following a blowout loss to Auburn on Oct. 19. “We don’t want to burn a guy’s redshirt just to get a few snaps in.” Unlike Treylon Burks, Trey Knox, Ricky Stromberg, Greg Brooks Jr., Mataio Soli, Collin Clay and Zach Williams, who have each played more than 100 snaps this season, Latham and Catalon have played a combined 12 snaps. The breakdown of those snaps is even more puzzling. Latham’s first appearance - as well as fellow offensive lineman Beaux Limmer’s - came against Colorado State, when he was in the game for Arkansas’ kneel down at the end of the 55-34 win. His other six snaps came against Alabama and Mississippi State, when he played the Razorbacks final three offensive snaps of both games. Similarly, Catalon’s first appearance - as well as former teammate Devin Bush’s - came against Ole Miss, when he was in the game for the Rebels’ two kneel downs at the end of Arkansas’ 31-17 loss. He then played two defensive snaps against San Jose State and one kickoff coverage snap against Kentucky. When asked Monday afternoon if he regretted how he handled their playing time, Morris danced around the question. “Jalen’s actually going to play this week,” Morris said. “He’s got a game left, so we’re excited about Jalen. Brady Latham I think got some substantial reps last week. Obviously with the injuries in our offensive line, we’ve kind of had to bring him along. We were trying to hold him as much as we can, so that’s where we’re at.” Those injuries Morris referred to make Latham’s situation the most detrimental to the Razorbacks. With Colton Jackson retiring for medical reasons and concussions keeping Austin Capps and Kirby Adcock out, the true freshman from Jenks, Okla., was listed as the backup left guard and left tackle Saturday. Morris said they “expect” Capps to return this week, but if he isn’t healthy, Latham would be an injury away from being thrust into a starting role at two different positions. There was nothing Arkansas could do about his three snaps against Alabama, as Adcock and center Ty Clary went down with injuries, forcing backup left guard Shane Clenin to shift to center and Latham into action at left guard. However, the kneel down snap against Colorado State and three snaps against Mississippi State - for which he replaced a seemingly healthy Myron Cunningham at left tackle - could have been easily avoided and enabled him to play in all three of the remaining games, if needed, without worry of wasting his year of eligibility. Catalon’s playing time was mismanaged even worse than Latham’s. By playing him for two kneel downs at Ole Miss and - inexplicably - the one kickoff coverage play at Kentucky, the Razorbacks wiped out half of his four-game limit with pointless snaps. Even the two meaningful snaps he received against San Jose State couldn’t have been very productive. Defensive coordinator John Chavis has mentioned several times throughout the season that young players won’t get better unless they get in the game, but how much better can a guy get in just two snaps? The hype surrounding Catalon makes his lack of usage even more disappointing. Part of the finishing touches to Arkansas’ touted 2019 signing class, he was a four-star safety and the No. 243 overall player in the country, according to Rivals. Morris added to the excitement when he referred to Catalon as one of the top five high school players he’d ever seen, mentioning him alongside the likes of Vince Young. Multiple pick-sixes in fall camp only made the legend grow. Now, if the coaches follow through with it, fans will finally get their first real look at one of Arkansas’ most heralded true freshmen in the 10th game of the season. “For this team to grow where it needs to, we've got to continue to bring those young guys along, because that's the future,” Chavis said. “That's the future and that's where the hope is going to be.” Not being ready for a full-time role as a true freshman is understandable, but the Razorbacks won’t even be able to showcase Catalon alongside Jefferson, A’Montae Spivey, Hudson Henry, Malik Chavis and company down the stretch. And Morris’ botched handling of his playing time is to blame.
Reporting live from Bud Walton Arena, where a capacity crowd of about 3500 people are here to kick off the Muss Bus tenure!
Man I fucking love his defensive rotations and how well we are moving defensively, and actually have learned to box out it’s amazing what a competent coach can do still hope MA has some success at SJU
Yeah, typical Arkansas crowd where half the people show up at tip because NWA traffic is aids probably about 8500 or so if I had to guess. About half full
If he wins that place will be packed because of the football futility and people wanting to watch a Razorback team win
I know this is rice and is muss first game but this is giving me confidence in yuracheck hiring chads replacement
Boys we have ourselves a coach. This team is playing their ass off against a terrible Rice team. They are going full speed ahead and the defensive effort looks pretty impressive. I hope you are enjoying a hell of a game bertwing
I like this team a lot fellas. Get Chaney back and we’ve got some dogs down low. Harris actually hitting some 3’s too??!! Give Muss a lifetime deal, cause Harris’ shot was more broke than blind dog after a night at the ladyboy bar
Rice is maybe the worst team we'll play this year but we are playing with as much focus as a Sweet Sixteen game. We're going to lose a lot of games against bigger teams that can actually shoot, but we're going to get an upset or too as well.
I’m also soooo happy I don’t have to watch Gabe Osabouien play basketball anymore either Sorry about all that, devine
Seeing the corners not open all fucking game by drive and dish threes because of a collapsing defense is really refreshing Mason and Zay are gonna have huge seasons. Really need Chaney to be that 12/8/2 type guy down low. Cylla doesn’t have the explosiveness, and I’m not sure Bailey’s knees hold up all year.
If y’all figure it out please let me know I’m excited you like him and eager to see your thoughts on him half way through the season