Sources: Bowman not expected back on Arkansas staff

FAYETTEVILLE — First-year College of Arkansas cornerbacks coach Dominique Bowman isn’t anticipated to roll onto Coach Sam Pittman’s 12 months 4 workers, sources advised the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Bowman’s anticipated departure was first reported by FootballScoop.com, which wrote that Bowman is exploring different teaching choices.

A former member of the American Soccer Coaches Affiliation’s “35 beneath 35” listing, Bowman got here to the Razorbacks from Marshall College.

Bowman, who was defensive backs coach at Arkansas-Monticello in 2016, had a earlier working relationship with former Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom throughout their days in Memphis.

Odom departed final month to take the pinnacle teaching job at UNLV, and Pittman has since employed Travis Williams and Marcus Woodson as co-defensive coordinators. Williams has a background as linebackers coach and Woodson has dealt with defensive backs.

If Bowman isn’t retained he can be the fourth Arkansas assistant coach not returning in 2023.

Odom, tight ends coach Dowell Loggains and linebackers coach Michael Scherer have all left to just accept greater roles elsewhere. Loggains is now offensive coordinator for South Carolina Coach Shane Beamer and Scherer joined Odom’s UNLV workers as defensive coordinator.

Bowman is engaged on a one-year deal for $350,000 that runs via Feb. 28.

The Razorbacks wrapped up a 7-6 season with a 55-53 win over Kansas in triple additional time on the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 28. Pittman will carry a 19-17 document into his fourth season this fall.