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Arkansas fans sound off after awful first half vs. UAB: ‘Fire Sam Pittman’
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Arkansas is tied 20-20 with UAB at the half on Saturday, causing some signification frustration within the Arkansas fan base.
The Razorbacks closed as 23-point favorites over the Blazers in this game, but struggled on both sides of the ball in the first half against UAB. That was especially true on the defensive end, as UAB was permitted to average more than 6 yards per play against the Razorbacks.
Offensively, it was a slow start as well. Arkansas scored just 3 points in the first quarter, which came after a failed onside kick attempt by the Blazers. Arkansas ran only 9 plays for 36 yards in the opening stanza.
Things did get a little better offensively in the second quarter as Ja’Quinden Jackson found some room in the running game. He ended up with 74 rushing yards and averaged over 9 yards per carry in the first half. However, the passing game continued to struggled. Taylen Green started out 0-for-5 and ended the half going 3-for-14 for 52 yards and 1 interception.
Despite Arkansas’ second-quarter resurgence, fans are still understandably upset with coach Sam Pittman. Tensions were high coming into the year in Fayetteville, and last week’s overtime loss to Oklahoma State did nothing to change that.
Here’s some of the reaction to Arkansas’ abysmal performance in the first half:
Sam Pittman refusing to prepare his team for very winnable home games is the pattern that will get him fired.
— Mitch Sebourn (@mnsebourn) September 14, 2024
https://twitter.com/Forever_A_Hog/status/1835062213838565826
Regardless of what happens for the rest of his game, Sam Pittman didn’t have his team ready to play in their home opener coming off a heartbreaking loss where they outplayed their opponent.
It’s unacceptable anytime, but for a guy coaching for his job? Inexcusable. He has to go.
— Turnt Wooldridge (@twooldridge) September 14, 2024
Fire Sam Pittman after the game. It’s time.
— Tyler (@TK_RaisedMe) September 14, 2024
Fire Sam Pittman TODAY!
The culture hasn’t changed one bit. Win the game you’re supposed to, lose a heart breaker and then show up uninterested at home.
Ridiculous.
— Steve Hinson (@Steve_NSS) September 14, 2024
Sam Pittman should not have a job tomorrow
— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) September 14, 2024
I’ve seen enough over the last 4 years@HunterYurachek – you’ve got to fire @CoachSamPittman. He can’t get these boys ready to play.
— JMac (@jmac84_) September 14, 2024
https://twitter.com/zactruthseeker/status/1835062011777978663
Why didn’t we fire Pittman last year when we had a chance?
There is ZERO excuse for coming out this flat in the FIRST game in Razorback Stadium this year.
— Frankie Shepherd (@wx_Frankie) September 14, 2024
Can we fire Pittman yet?
— Tyler (@ShakeNTaake) September 14, 2024
Fire Pittman at halftime.
— Pat (@flanny_1) September 14, 2024
Never want the Hogs to suck but if we must suck I hope we suck so bad we lose to UAB and we fire Pittman before he goes to bed tonight.
— Evan Greenwood (@Jegreenwood1) September 14, 2024
fire sam pittman at halftime
— Zach Hardcastle (@hardcastlewx) September 14, 2024
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
