Whoa.
@edsbs:
Arkansas radio station reporting that Nutt is going to be the next coach at KU. I LOVE this time of year. #notgonnahappenbutholyhellifitidid
“I go back with coach Nutt a long ways, but he knows I’m like him. We’re both competitive,” Mallett said. “So on Saturday it’s going to be no holds barred. Let’s go.”
ESPN: The 40 greatest villains in college football, past and present.
25. Houston Nutt — Ole Miss coach, 2008-present
Hated by: Arkansas.
Claim to Infamy: Benched adored true freshman quarterback Mitch Mustain in 2006 despite his 8-0 record as Arkansas’ starter. Engaged in hissy in-fighting with Mustain’s mother, Beck Campbell, provoking statewide dissension between Nutt backers and those championing Mustain and other members of the so-called “Springdale Mafia.” (Springdale High School is where Mustain, coach Gus Malzahn and several other players achieved glory before matriculating to misery in Fayetteville.) Text messages to TV anchor scrutinized and program atmosphere poisoned, Nutt jumped out and landed at SEC West rival Ole Miss. Defeated Razorbacks last season on the way to surprising 9-4 record and Cotton Bowl victory, while Arkansas struggled to 5-7 record.
34. Tim Tebow — Florida quarterback, 2006-present
Hated by: All non-Gators in SEC, plus sizeable pockets of resistance elsewhere.
Claim to Infamy: Too virtuous and too celebrated for many rivals’ tastes. Scripture on eye black construed as religious grandstanding in some corners. Willingness to run over opposing linebackers and/or sever a limb to win does not help his standing with opposing fans. Mainly because he does win with tiresome regularity and irksome wholesomeness.
