State of the Hogs: Pittman's path evident after 1 game

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman celebrates a big play during a game against Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Fayetteville. FAYETTEVILLE — Where there was despair, there is now hope. Where there was a distinct lack of coaching, there is now organization and a plan. Where there was lack of effort, there are now a bunch of fighters.

Simply put, one game into the Sam Pittman era, Arkansas appears headed on the right path to playing with the SEC football big boys.

Georgia dominated the second half to roll to a 37-10 victory in the season opener before 16,500 mostly masked fans at Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Pittman’s first game as head coach was marked with more than a…