Arkansas defensive coordinator Robb Smith signs extension, raise

Jordan Cox | 9 years ago

Arkansas defensive coordinator signed a new contract that extends him and gives him a raise, head coach Bret Bielema announced on Monday.

“Robb Smith is a very good coach and has signed a new contract. Jeff Long was very kind to us in this effort.” – Bielema

— Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) January 5, 2015

The details of Smith’s new deal were left undisclosed, but it is believed that he is now permitted from making a lateral move.

Bielema said Smith has signed new contract – he didn’t reveal details – that would keep him from making lateral move. NFL still a question.

— Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) January 5, 2015

But Bielema believes Robb Smith is “very happy” at Arkansas. He also said the two enjoy working together.

— Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) January 5, 2015

Jordan Cox

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