John L. Smith To Arkansas, And Razorbacks Players Approve

John is a great guy and great coach. I love it @jefflongUA
— Ryan Mallett (@Ryan_Mallett_15) April 23, 2012

The Arkansas Razorbacks are reportedly about to announce former assistant John L. Smith as their interim head coach for the next 10 months. While the move to hire an older coach who hasn't been a national name in more than half a decade has some chuckling, Hogs players seem just fine with Jeff Long's choice.

The happiest day of my life... hearing that John L.Smith is coming back to the ville to b our head coach...#priceless
— Knile Davis (boobie) (@Boobie_Knile) April 23, 2012

Smith was Arkansas' special teams coach from 2009 through last season, after which he left for the head job at Weber State.

Linebacker Matt Marshall:

Coach John L. Smith, Yes lord!!!! #WPS let's gooooooo baby. "get your piss hot"
— Matthew Paul. (@MrBigShotz856) April 23, 2012

Running back Dennis Johnson:

Guess who back??? Back again!!! John L Smith!!!!! 🐗🏈
— Dennis Johnson (@King_Johnson33) April 23, 2012

Former offensive lineman Ray Dominguez:

If you aren't happy with that decision you clearly have no idea what goes on within those 4 walls..We loved John L and he loves his players
— Ray Dominguez (@Ray73D) April 23, 2012

Receiver Maudrecus Humphrey:

Yall aint real, tombout coach p gone yall aint gone win no games... Líes John L. Finna touchdown and go ham! #BallersBoutToCashOut
— Drec Humphrey (@TheDrecness268) April 23, 2012

Receiver Julian Horton: