This is another area where Chad Morris has gone about fixing relationships in a very structured way in another important area. Here is a column after spending some time with former players Saturday and Sunday:
What I saw Saturday at the scrimmage was telling. Yes, there are good signs on the field with more speed. And, yes, there are good signs with a vast array of talent visiting the campus every weekend – and I mean every weekend – and I also see key lettermen back on campus in a consistent way. All of this is important.
It takes time to do it all right. The little things add up. And, you don’t get there without the little things. I do believe Chad Morris does it right. He does know that recruiting is important and everything effects recruiting. Having former players around gives a sense of family and it also shows that you can make it in the business world with a UA degree. Everything matters. And, anything that matters to recruiting is extremely important.
Since this column touches on the state of the Arkansas program under the Harley-riding maniac, thought I’d link this Andy Staples story on what BP left behind in Louisville:
Among other details:
Not only were players not welcome in Petrino’s office, they didn’t even know where that office was. (Time for the blonde bimbo jokes)
His staff didn’t have regular recruiting meetings.
Only the director of football operations had BP’s cell number. (More blonde bimbo jokes)
High school coaches weren’t allowed to watch practice. Former players either, I’d guess.
He left behind 8 scholarship offensive linemen, one tight end, and 15 scholarship receivers. As we recall, BP used his tight ends. A lot.
Basically, Staples thinks BP was tanking it just waiting to get fired and collect his buyout. Which he did.