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Why Gus Malzahn Will Be The Next Arkansas Head Coach
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:06 pm
It has almost became a no-brainer. The Arkansas job is "cousin Gus'" to turn down.
Here is why >
1) Fandom: Cousin Gus is IMMENSELY popular in northwest and central Arkansas. He guided northwest Arkansas', Springdale High School, to a second place finish in the national high school polls. Northwest Arkansas accounts for about 65% of all ticket sales. About 25% of the rest come from central Arkansas. Bottom line, cousin Gus will fill the Razorback Stadium seats from day one. This has to be AD Jeff Long's first priority from game 1 next season.
2) A Winner at every stop: In his first season as a head coach of an FBS program, he has Arkansas State in sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt Conference. And there are some pretty salty little teams in the Sun Belt this season. Anyone that watched his fast firing offense demolish Louisiana Monroe tonight should be in full agreement. He even took Tulsa to some phenominal seasons.
3) Disciplinarian: Cousin Gus is all about giving a kid a second chance, but he will boot dat @ss if a player doesn't heed the call to straighten up and fly right...Ala Michael Dyer.
4) Ace recruiter: Kids love to play for him. Gus is as real as they come. What you see is what you get. There is no BS that comes with cousin Gus.
5) National Championship ring: Does anyone really think Auburn would have won a national championship without Gus? Not many I bet.
6) Offensive genius: Cousin Gus has published 5 books on offensive strategies. He is the Wizard of Off. Chip Kelly owns multiple copies of cousin Gus' books. While defense may indeed win championships more often that not, Arkansas will never be able to field the 4 and 5 star defensive players to match defenses with Alabama, LSU, Georgia, or Florida. So high powered offense is the key to the kingdom at Arkansas, and cousin Gus is all that and a bag of chips with a 16 oz. bottle of RC Cola to boot. Plus, Arkansan's simply love their offensive game. Auburn won the NC on the strength of their offense, not their defense.
7) Lastly: Cousin Gus is just that in Arkansas, Cousin Gus. He is an Arkansas homeboy. If you check the records, some mighty notable coaches have strong Arkansas ties... Bear Bryant (born and raised), Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer, Tommy Tuberville, Frank Broyles, Butch Davis, Charlie Strong, and the list continues... Not too shabby for a little ole' state of only 3 million people.
8) One last big plus: His buyout at Arkansas State is tiddly winks compared to guys like Patterson and Gundy.
Here is why >
1) Fandom: Cousin Gus is IMMENSELY popular in northwest and central Arkansas. He guided northwest Arkansas', Springdale High School, to a second place finish in the national high school polls. Northwest Arkansas accounts for about 65% of all ticket sales. About 25% of the rest come from central Arkansas. Bottom line, cousin Gus will fill the Razorback Stadium seats from day one. This has to be AD Jeff Long's first priority from game 1 next season.
2) A Winner at every stop: In his first season as a head coach of an FBS program, he has Arkansas State in sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt Conference. And there are some pretty salty little teams in the Sun Belt this season. Anyone that watched his fast firing offense demolish Louisiana Monroe tonight should be in full agreement. He even took Tulsa to some phenominal seasons.
3) Disciplinarian: Cousin Gus is all about giving a kid a second chance, but he will boot dat @ss if a player doesn't heed the call to straighten up and fly right...Ala Michael Dyer.
4) Ace recruiter: Kids love to play for him. Gus is as real as they come. What you see is what you get. There is no BS that comes with cousin Gus.
5) National Championship ring: Does anyone really think Auburn would have won a national championship without Gus? Not many I bet.
6) Offensive genius: Cousin Gus has published 5 books on offensive strategies. He is the Wizard of Off. Chip Kelly owns multiple copies of cousin Gus' books. While defense may indeed win championships more often that not, Arkansas will never be able to field the 4 and 5 star defensive players to match defenses with Alabama, LSU, Georgia, or Florida. So high powered offense is the key to the kingdom at Arkansas, and cousin Gus is all that and a bag of chips with a 16 oz. bottle of RC Cola to boot. Plus, Arkansan's simply love their offensive game. Auburn won the NC on the strength of their offense, not their defense.
7) Lastly: Cousin Gus is just that in Arkansas, Cousin Gus. He is an Arkansas homeboy. If you check the records, some mighty notable coaches have strong Arkansas ties... Bear Bryant (born and raised), Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer, Tommy Tuberville, Frank Broyles, Butch Davis, Charlie Strong, and the list continues... Not too shabby for a little ole' state of only 3 million people.
8) One last big plus: His buyout at Arkansas State is tiddly winks compared to guys like Patterson and Gundy.
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Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:07 pm to Max Guru
td;dr
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:07 pm to Max Guru
I thought we just decided who the next Arkansas coach would be
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:08 pm to Max Guru
quote:
Gus Malzahn Will Be The Next Arkansas Head Coach
Yep
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:09 pm to Max Guru
quote:
Cousin Gus is IMMENSELY popular in northwest and central Arkansas.
Who told you that?
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:10 pm to Max Guru
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:13 pm to Max Guru
quote:
Cousin Gus is IMMENSELY popular in northwest and central Arkansa
wutttt?
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:22 pm to Max Guru
Cousin Gus?
Posted on 11/8/12 at 11:31 pm to Max Guru
quote:
5) National Championship ring: Does anyone really think Auburn would have won a national championship without Gus? Not many I bet.
Yes. Cam Newton was the reason, not "Cousin Gus".
AU with Gus and not Newton = 8-5
Posted on 11/9/12 at 12:37 am to Max Guru
You're getting Tommy Tuberville. Shut up and be happy.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 2:48 am to Max Guru
1. He's hated by many
2. Shiloh Springdale were winners before him and Har Ber now is winning. His last team they should've split but didn't, it was a cluster.
3. Umm no
4. Ace recruiter because he got Frazier and Dyer? Try again. The Chicken 5 doesn't count as they were Chickendale kids and a true NWA person will tell you how successful that kids from high school are in the Nam.
5. Newton and 10 others were pretty damn important.
6. By running a 1940's offense?
7. See number 1
8. stAte folks aren't good enough, learn that rule.
2. Shiloh Springdale were winners before him and Har Ber now is winning. His last team they should've split but didn't, it was a cluster.
3. Umm no
4. Ace recruiter because he got Frazier and Dyer? Try again. The Chicken 5 doesn't count as they were Chickendale kids and a true NWA person will tell you how successful that kids from high school are in the Nam.
5. Newton and 10 others were pretty damn important.
6. By running a 1940's offense?
7. See number 1
8. stAte folks aren't good enough, learn that rule.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 2:55 am to Max Guru
Guru, stick to picking games.
You have your head WAAAAAAAY up your arse on this one.
You have your head WAAAAAAAY up your arse on this one.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 4:46 am to Max Guru
I think one the biggest problems that many of our fans have with Gus hinges on his affiliation (or past affiliation) with Ronny Floyd. If you're wondering who that is, he's the preacher in the infamous video with Malzahn's wife. I'm not sure about what some fans fear about Ronny, but I'm also not from northwest Arkansas.
Gus's wife doesn't bother me that much. I'm used to that kind of thing. But honestly, I don't think Gus wants the job, at least not right now. And I really don't think money is a big motivating factor with him. If he's happy at Arkansas State, I think he should stay put for a while.
Personally, I think he's a good coach and probably would be quite successful if hired. But I can also think of some names who would not stir up as much turbulence within the fan base. We're kind of unstable as it is.
My biggest concern is with Jeff Long. I'm not really that convinced that he knows what he's doing when it comes to hiring a good coach.
Gus's wife doesn't bother me that much. I'm used to that kind of thing. But honestly, I don't think Gus wants the job, at least not right now. And I really don't think money is a big motivating factor with him. If he's happy at Arkansas State, I think he should stay put for a while.
Personally, I think he's a good coach and probably would be quite successful if hired. But I can also think of some names who would not stir up as much turbulence within the fan base. We're kind of unstable as it is.
My biggest concern is with Jeff Long. I'm not really that convinced that he knows what he's doing when it comes to hiring a good coach.
This post was edited on 11/9/12 at 5:13 am
Posted on 11/9/12 at 6:47 am to Max Guru
1- Wrong
2- Only been a HC at a high school and what some consider a high school like university
3- wrong again, brings in a lot of thugs
4- who? or see #3
5- Scam Newton
6- does put up a lot of points, but also puts a huge strain on his own defense
7- Shilo disciple cult member with pyscho wife
8- Money is never a problem at the Flagship
2- Only been a HC at a high school and what some consider a high school like university
3- wrong again, brings in a lot of thugs
4- who? or see #3
5- Scam Newton
6- does put up a lot of points, but also puts a huge strain on his own defense
7- Shilo disciple cult member with pyscho wife
8- Money is never a problem at the Flagship
Posted on 11/9/12 at 7:24 am to Max Guru
I don't know why I don't like Gus as our coach, besides the fact i don't think he's ready and that i don't really like his offense, it's to cutesy for me, but besides all that, idk seem off with him and i can't figure it out. he may be a serial killer or something
This post was edited on 11/9/12 at 8:01 am
Posted on 11/9/12 at 7:49 am to Max Guru
Gus will split the fanbase much like HDN did. IMO, he used teenagers to springboard himself into the college world and left them after 1year because he didnt get to do it his way.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 7:56 am to Max Guru
quote:
1) Fandom: Cousin Gus is IMMENSELY popular in northwest and central Arkansas.
Posted on 11/9/12 at 8:04 am to Max Guru
Does that mean Michael Dyer will be in the Arky backfield next year?
Posted on 11/9/12 at 9:07 am to Max Guru
quote:
It has almost became a no-brainer.
I could have told you that 9 months ago.
I don't think it will work, but anything has to be better than JLS, right?
Are ya'll going to give him 3 or 4 years to build it his way?
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