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AAC coordinator emerges as candidate for Arkansas DC job, per report
By Andrew Olson
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Sam Pittman is looking for a new defensive coordinator after Barry Odom left Arkansas to take the UNLV head coaching job. The Razorbacks could be looking to bring on the coordinator of one of the top defenses in the AAC.
College football insider Bruce Feldman reports that Chris Hampton of Tulane has emerged as a candidate for the Arkansas position. Hampton’s Green Wave unit was in the top 15 nationally and one of the AAC’s best units, helping Tulane to an 11-2 record, conference title and Cotton Bowl berth.
Hearing Tulane DC Chris Hampton has emerged as a strong candidate for the Arkansas defensive coordinator job. Hampton has made a big impact in a league championship season, and led the nation’s No. 15 defense and No. 2 in the AAC; and it’s No. 1 in 3rd down D in the league.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 16, 2022
Reports indicated that Arkansas initially targeted Ron Roberts, the former Baylor defensive coordinator. Roberts was hired to Hugh Freeze’s Auburn staff.
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