What Barry Odom said after Arkansas' lopsided loss at Florida, how Razorbacks will respond
Arkansas had a tough 63-35 loss at Florida on Saturday in a reunion for QB Feleipe Franks since he transferred from Florida after last season. The Razorbacks also did it without coach Sam Pittman, who stayed home because he tested positive early in the week for COVID-19.
Defensive coordinator Barry Odom served as interim coach in Pittman’s place. After the game, he shared thoughts with the media about the game.
“I hate it we couldn’t get a win for Razorback Nation, I hate it we couldn’t get it for Coach Pittman,” Odom said. “Credit to Florida, really, really explosive, experienced team, probably deserving of every accolade and ranking that they’ve got. I was impressed with them, trying to game plan against them and then on the field. They’re good in every area. Proud of the team for fighting, I wish we could’ve played there to win the game, and got away from us early in the first half.”
Odom added that Franks played an excellent game.
“As a mature, competitive player he is, he showed his true colors coming back and playing so well,” Odom said. “And the offense around him did a nice job stepping up. We’ll regroup. I’ve talked to our team inside about life is made up of a series of moments and are not defined by one single moment. Just like we won’t be defined by this moment, we’re defined with how we respond to this.”
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— Kyle Deckelbaum (@KATVKyle) November 15, 2020
Good job coach Odom and Hogs. Some years there are a few teams that have that
roster that is tough to exploit. Florida’s line-up and scheme have flaws but you can’t miss a lot of opportunities and you can’t give them lot’s of opportunities either. Sorry that Pittman couldn’t make the scene but a nice PR opportunity for
our X-Tiger HC.
Thanks for the words wolfman. I know you appreciate Odom and what he did for Mizzou. They just outmanned us all over the field and kudos to them. they are a championship level team whether they make the playoffs or not.
I was afraid we would get lit up & we did….just not ready to compete at the TOP level of the SEC, but I have faith our coaching staff will get us there sooner than later. Good effort, we hung with them for a quarter…FL vs AL ought to be a good one.
Nothing but respect for Franks and Razor Backs. You are on the right track and you know it. As a Florida fan, I tip my hat to you. GO ARKANSAS!
If Morris was still the coach, Florida would have hung 70. Probably 50 in the first half. Personally I’ve underestimated how good Florida is. Mullen coached lackluster talent at MSU to win so this is what he’s doing with real talent. There might be a new dominate team in the SEC to contend with Bama. I for one am ready to see Saban get knocked off his high horse once and for all.
The Hogs can hold their heads high. They are a tough, resilient squad that will win many games. This wasn’t about getting a moral victory by keeping it close. The Hogs came to win.
Much respect to the team, the coaches and to Feleipe. I watched the game on TV, and did not hear boos for Franks. I may have missed that, but I would have been standing up to give Feleipe a warm welcome. I know most Gator fans feel the same way.
Good luck to the Hogs the rest of this season. You have a very solid foundation to build on and from.
WSP.
One thing Odom has experience in is making excuses after getting his behind kicked.