Who will Sam Pittman take to SEC Media Day? Let’s look at the past
E Wayne
·7 min read
The dry season is almost over for college football fans.
Major conferences across the country begin their various media days in July and the biggest of them all, the SEC, is set to be held July 17-20 in Nashville.
The function of Media Days is basically a preview of each team’s season. Each of the 14 schools in the league will bring a head coach and he will select three of his players to join. Typically, the players are a combination of stars and seniors.
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman will be heading to his third such event after Media Days was cancelled in 2020 ahead of Pittman’s first season with the Razorbacks. As for who he will bring, quarterback KJ Jefferson is all but a lock, though after that, questions abound.
Running back Rocket Sanders makes the next most sense, what as the team’s most decorated player. Pittman could give a slot to an offensive lineman like Brady Latham, too, given his three years as a starter.
After two slots to offense, odds are defense would get the final one. But that’s trickier, considering Arkansas’ lack of star-power on that side. Christopher Paul is the best player, but hasn’t been a starter. Hudson Clark is the most experienced, but he’s a part-timer.
Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas linebacker Bumper Pool (10) against South Carolina during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
KJ Jefferson - 2022
Dec 28, 2022; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) warms up before the 2022 Liberty Bowl against the Kansas Jayhawks in at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Grant Morgan - 2021
Arkansas linebacker Grant Morgan leaves the stage after his appearance in the main media room in the Hyatt Regency during SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala., Thursday, July 22, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.] Sec Media Days Arkansas
Myron Cunningham - 2021
Jul 22, 2021; Hoover, Alabama, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Myron Cunningham talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Hyatt Regency Birmingham. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
De'Jon Harris - 2019
Aug 31, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker De’Jon Harris (8) gets ready for the snap during the game against the Portland State Vikings at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 17, 2019; Birmingham, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman McTelvin Agim speaks with the media during SEC Media Days at the Hyatt Regency-Birmingham. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Devwah Whaley - 2019
Nov 23, 2018; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Connor Noland (13) hands off to running back Devwah Whaley (21) during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Dre Greenlaw (23) celebrates after a fourth down stop in the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 17, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Hjalte Froholdt responds to questions from media members during SEC football media day at the College Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Santos Ramirez - 2018
Sep 29, 2018; Arlington, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Dre Greenlaw (23) celebrates making his second interception of the game with Arkansas Razorbacks defensive back Santos Ramirez (9) and defensive back Kevin Richardson II (30) in the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Austin Allen (8) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks center Frank Ragnow (72) in action against the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Richardson - 2017
Jul 10, 2017; Hoover, AL, USA; Arkansas defensive back Kevin Richardson II speaks to the media during SEC media days at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Winfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. (48) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers 31-14 at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Jeremy Sprinkle - 2016
Jan 2, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks tight end Jeremy Sprinkle (83) catches a touchdown against Kansas State Wildcats defensive back Morgan Burns (33) during the second half at Liberty Bowl. Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 45-23. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Brooks Ellis - 2016
Dec 29, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Tyrone Swoopes (18) runs away from Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Brooks Ellis (51) during the first quarter in the 2014 Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Auburn, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback brandon Allen (10) calls a play against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Keon Hatcher - 2015
Nov 25, 2016; Columbia, MO, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Keon Hatcher (4) runs the ball as Missouri Tigers linebacker Eric Beisel (38) attempts the tackle during the first half at Faurot Field. Missouri won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Auburn, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Jonathan Williams (32) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Brey Cook - 2014
Jul 16, 2014; Hoover, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Brey Cook talks to the media during the SEC Football Media Days at the Wynfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Trey Flowers - 2014
Jan 06, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive end Trey Flowers (86) during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats in the 2012 Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. Arkansas won 29-16. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Alan Turner - 2014
Jul 16, 2014; Hoover, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks safety Alan Turner talks to the media during the SEC Football Media Days at the Wynfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Kiero Small - 2013
Jul 17, 2013; Hoover, AL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks fullback Kiero Small talks with the media during the 2013 SEC football media days at the Hyatt Regency. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Travis Swanson - 2013
Nov 17, 2012; Starkville, MS, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks center Travis Swanson (64) during the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden–USA TODAY Sports
Chris Smith - 2013
Nov 9, 2013; Oxford, MS, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive end Chris Smith (42) during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi Rebels defeat the Arkansas Razorbacks with a score of 34-24. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
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