Everything Sam Pittman said after Arkansas lost to LSU

At some point during a struggle, whatever the sport, finding silver linings becomes a moot point.

Things aren’t quite to that stage for the Arkansas football team, but following Saturday’s 13-10 loss to No. 7 LSU, the Razorbacks are 5-5, in danger of not becoming bowl eligible with two games left to play in the regular season.

Coach Sam Pittman paused several times during questions after the game. He is always thoughtful in his responses, but it was clear the coach was exasperated. Arkansas played its best defensive game of the season, but the offense, and especially the offensive line, simply didn’t give the Razorbacks much of a chance.

The bright spots were there and they can be built on, but if it doesn’t happen in the next two weeks, it won’t matter much.

Here’s everything Pittman had to say after the game.

Sam Pittman’s opening statement

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 12: Malik Hornsby #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs the ball in the first half of a game against the LSU Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

“I want to give LSU credit. They made enough plays to win. They had the one drive for a touchdown and made plays when needed. I thought our defense played lights out. By far the best game we’ve played all year. Covered well. Pressured the quarterback well. And for the second week in a row, couldn’t get anything going offensively. IN all honesty, we couldn’t block, we didn’t break tackles. We couldn’t protect him. We didn’t break any tackles until late in the game. I was really proud of how hard they played and really proud of the defensive gameplan and how the defense played.”

Arkansas knew KJ Jefferson wouldn’t go

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 05: Offensive Coordinator Kendal Briles talks with K.J. Jefferson #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks before a game…