Rashod Dubinion gives initial impressions of Dan Enos

It didn’t take long for Rashod Dubinion to warm up to Arkansas‘ new offensive coordinator. On Sunday, the Razorbacks running back discussed his initial impression of Dan Enos.

“He is a very good coach, and I like him a lot,” Dubinion told the press. “He picks everybody’s brain and he coaches everybody the same way no matter what. He’s gonna make sure that everybody pays attention to the details, like the small things. He’s a very detailed coach, and I feel like that’s what we need.”

Enos spent the past two seasons at Maryland as the Terrapins’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. While there, Enos boosted the Terps to 15 total wins, including two triumphs over Virginia Tech (2021 Pinstripe Bowl) and NC State (2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl).

While this season will be Enos’ first at Arkansas under head coach Sam Pittman, it isn’t Enos’ first stint with the Razorbacks. From 2015-17, Enos served under head coach Bret Bielema as offensive coordinator.

Enos was a sensation while in Fayetteville. His 2015 and 2016 Razorback offenses still rank in the program’s top 10 for total yards and yards per game. Pittman seemingly believes the 55-year-old offensive coordinator can return Arkansas to similar heights.

“I hired Dan Enos because I thought he was the best play-caller I’ve ever worked with, and I felt like that’s what we need,” Pittman said at SEC Media Days. “But you’re right. Explosive plays score points, and so would that be a concern? Not necessarily a concern, but we are certainly thinking about that all the time.”

Enos will replace Kendal Briles, who led Arkansas to average over 30 points per game and rank within the top two in the SEC in rushing in the past two seasons. With standout quarterback KJ Jefferson returning to lead the Arkansas offense, fans have high hopes for Enos.

Nonetheless, they shouldn’t expect to see a typical Razorbacks’ offense.

“It’s going to look way different,” Jefferson told On3’s Andy Staples. “I mean, we’re not as fast as we used to be in the past. (It’s a) pro-style offense, which has spread concepts in it. So the game is going to be a whole lot slower now, moving forward.

“I feel like it’s based off instincts. I mean, it’s kind of an instinct thing, but it’s also a mental thing, as well. Just knowing like, ‘Hey, I need to stand here in this pocket as long as I can and deliver a great ball.’ Or, ‘Hey, I need to get out of this pocket and create an explosive play with my legs.’”