Sam Pittman addresses KJ Jefferson’s status, speaks on a tough loss to Alabama

Sam Pittman addressed the media following Arkansas’ 49-26 loss to No. 2 Alabama.

He noted Arkansas’ 3rd down struggles, KJ Jefferson and named a clear No. 2 quarterback moving forward. Arkansas is now 3-2 heading into a bounce-back game against Mississippi State.

Most importantly, Pittman noted why Jefferson did not return late in the game:

Sam Pittman just said KJ Jefferson “hit his head,” and that seems to be why he didn’t come back in.

— Trey Biddy (@TreyBiddy) October 1, 2022

Pittman also said he “didn’t know” where Jefferson was at as far as any specifics.

He wasn’t done harping on the quarterbacks either. He noted how Arkansas needs to be less one-dimensional and needs more production from the passing game moving forward if they are to beta teams such as Alabama.

Sam Pittman on Arkansas’ offense: “Right now, we’re one-dimensional. We’ve got to be able to throw and catch and protect…. We can’t just turn around and hand the ball off and beat really good teams.”

— Christina Long (@christinalong00) October 1, 2022

Pittman also named a No. 2 quarterback moving forward.

“He’s our No. 2 quarterback, so we put him in there.” – Sam Pittman, when I asked about the decision to go with Cade Fortin over Malik Hornsby

— Andrew Hutchinson (@NWAHutch) October 1, 2022

Here’s more from Pittman’s postgame presser:

“It’s very deflating. But that’s part of the game. It’s happening too often to us. We’ve got to figure out how to get off the field when we’re ahead with the sticks.”

– Sam Pittman on third down defense struggles

— Mason Choate (@ChoateMason) October 1, 2022

Sam Pittman says he had originally called a fake field goal on the kick that made it 28-17 in the third quarter, but called it off because “the look wasn’t there.”

— Christina Long (@christinalong00) October 1, 2022

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.