BigTrev34 wrote:Like I said, yall act like hes god. We got the old coach from Tulsa up here at L-Ville and hes getting bashed and lost to Syracuse and Utah. Didnt even go to a bowl. And I know that Kragthorpe had the best offense while he was at Tulsa. He cant even make it in the Big East, what makes you think Malzahn would be the man in the SEC. Remember, John Brady was coach of the year 2 years ago and Tubby Smith won a bunch of awards for coaching and they both got kicked to the curb.(Although Ill say Tubby was an amazing coach, just couldnt recruit that well.)
Why are AR fans vilified for wanting a change of direction in the football program when, as you just posted, coaches have a tough time making it in the SEC? Brady went to the final four and Tubby won a NC and they were asked to move on (or fired in Brady's case).
Houston Nutt did a lot of good at AR, I don't dispute that and neither will any sane Razorback fan. However, it was way past time for a change. Now that change has come, AR fans are the bad guys.
As for Malzahn, football minds across the country realize what a great coordinator he is. Not only was he the Rivals Coordinator of the year for 2006 but he was offered the 'Bama OC position and turned it down. AR fans aren't the only ones who think GM is a great coach.
Offensively, Rebs fans should see a more balanced attack than AR fans had for the past several years. I honestly think that has more to do with the fact that your AD won't be in Houston's ear telling him to abandon the passing game the way Frank Broyles (aka "Paw-Paw") did here. As a former, QB, Houston Nutt wants to throw the ball. I will be shocked if OM shows the imbalance on offense that AR had.