Sam Pittman discusses QB room, explains why KJ Jefferson didn't play in loss to Mississippi State
Sam Pittman and Arkansas suffered a tough loss to Mississippi State Saturday, but without KJ Jefferson, that was almost certain to be the result.
The Hogs struggled without their top quarterback. Arkansas rolled with Cade Fortin before handing the ball over to Malik Hornsby when Fortin began to struggle. Pittman discussed the decision to start Fortin postgame.
“Fortin, basically, in practice had won that job. That was the decision there. Had a really good week. Certainly there’s a difference in playing somebody’s first team and scout team.”
– Sam Pittman on the decision to start Cade Fortin
— Mason Choate (@ChoateMason) October 8, 2022
For what it’s worth, Pittman thinks Hornsby did a good job in relief.
Sam Pittman on Hornsby’s play today: “I thought he did a really really nice job.”
— CJ Maclin (@CJMaclinTV) October 8, 2022
Pittman revealed that it was never the plan to play Jefferson against the Bulldogs. He believes Jefferson will be cleared to play on Monday.
He also said he decided Thursday that it was not worth it for Jefferson to play.
Sam Pittman said he thinks KJ Jefferson will be cleared Monday.
— Christina Long (@christinalong00) October 8, 2022
Sam Pittman said he probably knew on Thursday that KJ Jefferson would not play against Mississippi State.
“It just wasn’t worth it to me. I didn’t want to put him out there.”
— Mason Choate (@ChoateMason) October 8, 2022
Sam Pittman on KJ Jefferson: “He hadn’t practiced a whole lot. To be perfectly honest it just wasn’t worth it to me to put him out there.”
— CJ Maclin (@CJMaclinTV) October 8, 2022
