Frustration is at peak levels in Arkansas following another disappointing loss, this time against Western Kentucky on Saturday. Looking past coach Chad Morris, fans have now directed their focus toward Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek.
Some of the issues raised by fans on social media were that not making a move with Morris could cost the university and athletics department more money long-term, and it could become a leadership problem. Knowing Morris’ comment about needing more time to build the program, some fans responded that it shouldn’t take time to beat non-Power 5 programs, like WKU.
There doesn’t appear to be improvement, and in some areas, the team looks worse than it did last year.
As the season wears on, and Yurachek and Morris continue to reportedly have their Sunday meetings, the athletics director will be even more closely watched as fans look for a move.
Here’s a sampling of some of the frustrations vented toward Yurachek:
I will absolutely not renew my season tickets if Morris stays. I have had them for 20 years.
— Russ’ian bot (@russellclaude) November 9, 2019
@HunterYurachek if you don’t listen to your fan base regarding this football team you are going to continue to lose $$ on Saturday’s…this team is a reflection of this coaching staff..fix it or keep losing
— Ranger On Point (@AmazingRanger83) November 9, 2019
Just fire him today and get it over with @HunterYurachek
— Hamm Daniels (@LtWaterMelone) November 9, 2019
@HunterYurachek https://t.co/YYjpbzpkHr
— Tammy Poole (@tammyp1227) November 9, 2019
@coachchadmorris must have some good dirt on @HunterYurachek . Hard to tell who is really running Arkansas athletics.
— Rooster (@Arkvet333) November 9, 2019
#notajoke: head coach of state univ walks into a high school coaches office: “I believe in X state football. It all starts at the high school level. I want X to come play for me.” HS coach: “then why is your son still playing QB at HS in Texas”? Cant make this up @HunterYurachek
— Ryan Breckenridge (@thebreckenridge) November 9, 2019
@HunterYurachek Are you listening? https://t.co/EPKGUxs5vf
— Hawg Jim (@hawg_jim) November 9, 2019
@coachchadmorris @HunterYurachek @CoachJohnChavis you are all men. Start acting like men. You are making millions to coach & develop. Stop excuses Start coaching. Players are led by examples. What type of examples are you showing them? https://t.co/73BtAFQZWw
— Fla Randy (@SportsFanRGY) November 9, 2019
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
