Arkansas football should use David Cutcliffe formula in coaching search

Houston Nutt

“The Right Reverend” Houston Nutt coached the Arkansas Razorbacks for 10 seasons from 1998-2007, and was one of the most successful coaches in program history. He’s second only to Frank Broyles in all time wins at Arkansas. He was asked about a possible return to the Razorbacks in an interview on 103.7 the Buzz and Nutt was open to a return but only if “the school and the state” wanted him.

We know for sure that Nutt did not want to lose his job the way he lost it back in 2007, and loves Razorback football.

This isn’t directly saying he is or isn’t a candidate, but what we do know is he fits the “Cutcliffe formula” to a tee. He’d retire a Razorback; he loves the city and the university. Not only that, Nutt understands what Arkansas is, and how to recruit and develop players. He mentioned unifying the state which is huge.

Arkansas doesn’t produce the most Power Five talent, but Nutt knew how to keep them in Arkansas. This cycle is an example; there are only two four-star recruits from the state. Neither is going to Arkansas — Nutt would change that.

The interview wasn’t a statement of candidacy, but AD Hunter Yurachek needs to think hard about at least giving Nutt an interview. He loves the University and would do right by it. He’s also one of the most successful coaches in the school’s history.