As the Arkansas Razorbacks stepped into a new season, back in January this year, they signed new contracts with seven coaches. The list included defensive coordinator Travis Williams, co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson, special teams coordinator Scott Fountain, and many others. Seven months down the line, Sam Pittman and Co.’s efforts are yet not over to bolster the coaching roster. This time, someone got an upgrade. That’s none other than David Bowen . But what makes Pittman make this change even after Bowen carries the burden of a faulty past?
On August 26, Matt Zenitz tweeted, “Arkansas is set to name David Bowen as its new director of player personnel, sources tell @CBSSports. Had been the team’s assistant DPP. Before Arkansas, he was Texas A&M’s director of college scouting