Sam Pittman knows firsthand the cost of locker room strife and conflict.
The Arkansas football coach has lived through issues among players and assistants throwing wrenches into the last two seasons to varying degrees. In 2022, Pittman suffered through at least one staff members who essentially helped fan the flames of discontent from some players fed up with a certain play call or the number of snaps they were getting.
In 2023, he had to navigate the headache of having to navigate the behavior of certain leaders among the players who dropped the ball on showcasing real leadership.