has fired coach Sam Pittman, . The decision comes following and a week after the Razorbacks squandered an 18-point lead on the road at Memphis. entering his sixth season at the program, Pittman finishes 32-34 overall at Arkansas, including a 14-29 mark against SEC competition.



Arkansas also revealed that offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, who coached the Razorbacks from 2008-11, will serve as interim coach for the rest of the season.

"I want to thank Coach Pittman for his service and dedication to the University of Arkansas throughout his time as head coach," Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek said. "From Day 1, you could tell how much this opportunity meant to him. At this time, however, I feel a change is necessary to put our student-athletes and program in the best p

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