University of Arkansas running back signee Dominique Johnson pretty much knew he would flip his commitment from Missouri when Coach Sam Pittman hired former Tigers coach Barry Odom as the Hogs’ defensive coordinator.
Odom, a long-time friend of Pittman, was let go as Missouri’s coach the day after defeating Arkansas in both teams’ final game last season.
Johnson, 6-2, 220 pounds, Crowley, Texas, committed to Odom and Missouri in June before the start of his high school senior season. He became Arkansas’ first official signee when he inked with the Hogs on Dec. 18, the first day of the early signing period.