US THE LATEST FROM THE HILL. >> WHEN IT COMES TO THE EVER CHANGING LANDSCAPE THAT IS NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS, IT’S IMPORTANT FOR PLAYERS AND COACHES TO HAVE THAT LITTLE BIT OF A BUFFER WHEN IT COMES TO TALKING MONEY. THAT’S AT LEAST WHAT ARKANSAS HEAD COACH SAM PITTMAN HAD TO SAY TODAY WHEN DISCUSSING THE ADDITION OF THE PROGRAM’S FIRST EVER GENERAL MANAGER, REMY COFIELD, OFFICIALLY JOINING. >> THE. >> TEAM ON APRIL 1ST. WITH HIS MAIN PRIORITY. RIGHT NOW JUST BEING TO GET TO KNOW THE PLAYERS. COACH PITTMAN SAYING THE FORMER BOSTON CELTICS SCOUT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A LOT OF DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES SO FAR, BUT THAT ONCE THE FAMILIARITY IS THERE, THAT’S WHEN WE’LL START TO SHIFT MORE INTO THE ROLE OF MANAGING PLAYER COACH COMMUNICATIONS. OR, AS THE HEAD HOG PUT IT, BECOMING THE NEW MIDDLEMAN. >> A LOT. >> OF TIMES. >> YOU NEED, IF YOU’RE MARRIED, YOU NEED A LITTLE BUFFER. YOU GO TALK TO. >> YOUR. >> YOU KNOW, YOU GO. >> TALK TO YOUR. >> SON AND SAY, HEY, GO. >> TO MOM AND SEE. >> WHAT THIS IDEA WOULD BE. YOU KNOW, I THINK YOU NEED. >> A BUFFER. AND TO. >> ME, HE’S THAT GUY. >> BECAUSE SINCE. >> WE’VE BEEN HERE, I KIND OF BEEN THE GOOD GUY AND THE BAD GUY, THEY’RE GOING TO GO TO. HIM. AND SO I THINK THAT BUFFERING SYSTEM IS GOING TO HELP ME TREMENDOUSLY. >> WELL, COFIELD SAID. TO GET TO WORK HERE PRETTY QUICKLY WITH THE APRIL TRANSFER PORTAL WINDOW SET TO OPEN IN JUST A FEW WEEKS. BUT UNTIL THEN, THE RAZORBACKS CONTINUING TO PREP FOR THEIR ANNUAL RED AND WHITE GAME. WITH THAT SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Advertisement Pittman talks benefits of Razorback Athletics' new general manager Former Boston Celtics' executive Remy Cofield joined the Arkansas staff on April 1. Updated: 9:15 PM CDT Apr 3, 2025 In the ever-changing world of name, image and likeness, it's important for players and coaches to have a buffer when it comes to conversations about money. At least, that's what Arkansas football head coach Sam Pittman said Thursday when discussing the addition of the program's first general manager. Remy Cofield was announced as the deputy athletics director and GM for the university on March 24 and officially joined the Arkansas staff April 1. When asked about Cofield's role within the football program, Pittman said his main priority right now is getting familiar with the team, and he has been involved in day-to-day operations such as meetings, evaluations and film sessions. Once he does that, however, the former Boston Celtics' director of scouting will act as a middleman in negotiations and help manage the relationships between players and their head coach."It's personal," Pittman said. "A guy's going to leave. You understand why, but then it becomes personal. We need to take that part out of the game, to me. I'm all for these guys making money. All for it. But there are some that leave that it hurts you, you know? So I think having will help us, and he can be a buffer."The Arkansas head coach later added, "A lot of times you need, if you're married, you need a little buffer. You go talk to your son and say, 'Hey, go to mom and see what this idea would be,' you know. I think you need a buffer. And to me, that guy because since we've been here, I've kind of been the good guy and the bad guy. They're going to go to him. So, I think that buffering system is going to help me tremendously.” Cofield is jumping on board just in time to oversee the spring football transfer portal window, which is open from April 16 through April 25. Until then, the Razorbacks will continue to prep for their annual Red-White game with that set for Saturday, April 19. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — In the ever-changing world of name, image and likeness, it's important for players and coaches to have a buffer when it comes to conversations about money. At least, that's what Arkansas football head coach Sam Pittman said Thursday when discussing the addition of the program's first general manager. Remy Cofield was announced as the deputy athletics director and GM for the university on March 24 and officially joined the Arkansas staff April 1. Advertisement When asked about Cofield's role within the football program, Pittman said his main priority right now is getting familiar with the team, and he has been involved in day-to-day operations such as meetings, evaluations and film sessions. Once he does that, however, the former Boston Celtics' director of scouting will act as a middleman in negotiations and help manage the relationships between players and their head coach."It's personal," Pittman said. "A guy's going to leave. You understand why, but then it becomes personal. We need to take that part out of the game, to me. I'm all for these guys making money. All for it. But there are some that leave that it hurts you, you know? So I think having [Cofield] will help us, and he can be a buffer."The Arkansas head coach later added, "A lot of times you need, if you're married, you need a little buffer. You go talk to your son and say, 'Hey, go to mom and see what this idea would be,' you know. I think you need a buffer. And to me, [Cofield's] that guy because since we've been here, I've kind of been the good guy and the bad guy. They're going to go to him. So, I think that buffering system is going to help me tremendously.” Cofield is jumping on board just in time to oversee the spring football transfer portal window, which is open from April 16 through April 25. Until then, the Razorbacks will continue to prep for their annual Red-White game with that set for Saturday, April 19.