Arkansas confirms RB coach hire, Bielema releases statement
By Kevin Duffey
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It’s official.
Arkansas has hired Kansas running backs coach Reggie Mitchell, which was reported earlier Friday. Mitchell’s 33-year career has seen two stints at Kansas, in addition to stops at Minnesota, Michigan State and Illinois.
“I got to know Reggie during my time in the Big Ten and he was known as a dominant recruiter,” Bret Bielema said. “Over his career he’s recruited and developed elite running backs and athletes that had great college careers and advanced to the NFL. I’m excited about the opportunity to have Coach Mitchell join our staff.”
Mitchell replaces Jemal Singleton, who left for a job with the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year.
Mitchell is Arkansas’ third running backs coach in as many seasons, as Singleton left Fayetteville after just one season to join the Indianapolis Colts in the same capacity.
“Arkansas is a special place with a ton of tradition, especially at the running back position,” Mitchell said. “I know there’s a talented group of running backs there and I can’t wait to get there a keep that tradition going.”
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
