Sam Pittman gives officiating explanation, claims Bryan Harsin ‘out-coached me’
By Keith Farner
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Arkansas gave up at least 37 points for the third game in a row this season, as the Razorbacks fell against Auburn on Saturday, 38-23. It was also the first home loss for the Hogs.
There were plenty of complaints about the officiating in the game. Auburn had 6 penalties for 49 yards, while Arkansas had 4 for 44, but there was more to that story. Pittman also reacted to a seemingly botched fumble call, and his message to the team for the rest of the season.
Here’s some of what Pittman told the media after the game:
Sam Pittman: I feel like our team is beat up. This bye week can’t get here fast enough.
— CJ Maclin (@CJMaclinTV) October 16, 2021
Sam Pittman said safety Jalen Catalon is going to “have his shoulder worked on” Monday. He’s done for the season.
“I think it’s time for him to get that shoulder fixed. I think that’s best for the kid.”
— Scottie Bordelon (@NWAScottie) October 16, 2021
Cornerback LaDarrius Bishop had a hamstring injury, Sam Pittman said. It happened on Monday, and it wasn’t bad, but it tightened up as he week went on.
Markell Utsey got hurt Wednesday. Pittman said he’s confident Utsey will be back for Mississippi State.
— Scottie Bordelon (@NWAScottie) October 16, 2021
Sam Pittman said Nathan Parodi lost the ball in the sun on the punt that hit the ground and rolled before Auburn recovered a KJ Jefferson fumble in the end zone.
— Scottie Bordelon (@NWAScottie) October 16, 2021
“I have great belief in our football team that we can turn it around. I’m disappointed that we lost but we’ve still got a lot to play for.” – Pittman
— Tera Talmadge (@TeraTalmadge) October 16, 2021
“They outplayed us and he out coached me. He had his team ready and I clearly didn’t have ours ready.” – Sam Pittman
— Tera Talmadge (@TeraTalmadge) October 16, 2021
“They said the ball carrier was picked up which meant it couldn’t be a fumble.” Sam Pittman on what the refs told him
— Tera Talmadge (@TeraTalmadge) October 16, 2021
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
