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Sam Pittman, Arkansas getting torched after painful double OT loss at Oklahoma State
By Sydney Hunte
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Sam Pittman and Arkansas eased past Arkansas-Little Rock in Week 1, but blew a 1st-half lead en route to a 39-31 double overtime loss at No. 16 Oklahoma State on Saturday.
The Razorbacks held a 21-7 lead in the 1st half, with the Cowboys’ touchdown coming on defense. The 2nd half was been a sloppy affair, though: 2 turnovers, a missed 41-yard field goal by Kyle Ramsey early in the 4th quarter that would have made it 24-13, a Razorbacks turnover on downs with under 7 minutes remaining in regulation, and a Cowboys flea-flicker to the fullback on the ensuing drive that put them up 28-21.
Arkansas tied it on its next possession, but the two teams exchanged field goals to send it to overtime despite some interesting playcalling by the Razorbacks. And, in double overtime, Oklahoma State prevailed after a touchdown and successful 2-point try before Arkansas failed to score on its turn with the ball.
Pittman entered the 2024 season on the hot seat. This won’t do anything to silence his critics. Here’s a sampling of the social media reaction as the Hogs let one slip in Stillwater:
https://twitter.com/Forever_A_Hog/status/1832511073099939843
This is literally the epitome of the Sam Pittman era
— David Marts (@DavidMarts13) September 7, 2024
Arkansas has to fire Sam Pittman. This second half has been an absolute abysmal head coaching performance.
— Robert P (@robertparentjr) September 7, 2024
https://twitter.com/Danny55457471/status/1832507838041878788
Sam Pittman has been an absolute disaster down the stretch of this game.
— Casey Gisclair (@casey_gisclair) September 7, 2024
https://twitter.com/Tony_Kudo/status/1832507309836177427
Sam Pittman should probably be fired tomorrow.
— Mr.Cuse (@Mrcuse1) September 7, 2024
If somebody wanted to they could motorboat the hell out of Sam Pittman.
— Sean Thurmond (@seanthurmond) September 7, 2024
https://twitter.com/grigssy/status/1832505193373823024
https://twitter.com/bfermenting/status/1832511105945440716
Sam Pittman needs to be retired. Terrible game manager.
— Neal Fink (@SALES_720) September 7, 2024
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
