Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek issues statement after firing Chad Morris
By Adam Spencer
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The Arkansas Razorbacks made Chad Morris’s firing official on Sunday morning, and will now begin the search for a new coach.
With two games remaining in 2019, the Razorbacks are 2-8 and have yet to win an SEC game in Morris’s two seasons at the helm of the program. After news of the firing became official on Sunday, Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek issued a statement.
Per a release from Arkansas, Yurachek thanked Morris, but said it was time to make a change:
“As part of my continued evaluation, I have come to the conclusion that a change in leadership is necessary to move our football program forward and position it for success,” Yurachek said. “It is clear that we have not made the progress necessary to compete and win, especially within the Southeastern Conference. Throughout our history in football, as well as with our other sport programs, we have demonstrated that the University of Arkansas is capable of being nationally competitive. I have no doubt that as we move forward, we will identify a head coach that will help lead our program to that benchmark.
“I want to express my personal and professional regard to Coach Morris and thank him for his investment in the lives of our student-athletes.”
Where will Arkansas turn next? The search is on for the Hogs’ next head coach.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
