One of the bigger names in college football is stepping off of the coaching carousel even before things get going. Butch Davis and North Carolina agreed to an extension to his current deal with the school, making it highly unlikely he will leave for a bigger and better job this offseason.Davis was the hot name to take the (not yet officially vacant) Arkansas job. Leaving Chapel Hill after one year would have rubbed a some recruits and fans the wrong way but the allure of returning to his alma mater was strong for Davis. However, North Carolina might be a better job than taking over the Razorbacks. UNC offers deep pockets, decent recruiting territories and low expectations. Sure, basketball will always be king in the Triangle, but Mack Brown showed you can win as the head Heel.
Arkansas is a different story. Not only are you trying to win in the ultra-competitive SEC. You're also subject to mega scrutiny. (Remember fans filing petitions to see Houston Nutt's text messages?) It might take a season or two to turn things around, but Davis made the right call.
