As the offseason buzz builds in Fayetteville, Arkansas Razorbacks football fans are getting an inside look at the program’s new leadership. In a recent Instagram meet-and-greet segment, the Hogs introduced members of their revamped coaching staff, giving supporters a chance to learn not just résumés, but philosophies.
Tim Cramsey Highlights What He Values Most in His Offenses
One of the most talked-about appearances came from new offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey.
When asked what he looks for in his offensive players, what his “type” is, Cramsey didn’t hesitate.
“Speed. Fast.”
Those were the first words out of his mouth.
For Cramsey, speed isn’t just a bonus, it’s the foundation. He explained that while coaching staffs can develop skills, teach scheme, and build confidence, pure speed is something you simply can’t manufacture.
“When you’re fast, you’re fast,” he said.
That belief shapes how he recruits and how he builds an offense. Cramsey emphasized that once they bring fast players into the program, it becomes his job, and the responsibility of the entire offensive staff, to get the ball in those players’ hands and let them showcase their explosiveness. The goal is simple: create an offense that stresses defenses with pace, space, and playmakers who can change a game in an instant.
And history suggests that approach works.
Before arriving in Fayetteville, Cramsey helped engineer one of the more productive offenses in the country with the Memphis Tigers football. His unit posted a top-25 scoring offense in each of the last four seasons, scored 20 or more points in 51 consecutive games, and finished 2025 with the fourth-highest red zone percentage nationally. The Tigers also ranked 12th in rushing touchdowns last season, a testament to both explosiveness and efficiency.
It’s a different coaching philosophy than some are used to seeing. Some staffs prioritize building mentality first, developing toughness and discipline, then physically molding players into the system. Others look for grinders, players who “love ball,” who win with instincts and relentless effort.
Cramsey’s belief starts with a physical trait you either have or you don’t.
Speed first. From there, the rest can be developed.
He’s confident his staff can build strength. They can sharpen football IQ. They can cultivate leadership and shape mindset. Under their supervision, players can grow stronger, smarter, and more complete. But you can’t coach someone into being fast.
That clarity in vision gives Arkansas fans a glimpse into what the Razorbacks’ offense might look like this season: dynamic, explosive, and built to get playmakers in space.
If Cramsey’s track record is any indication, “speed” may become more than just a buzzword in Fayetteville.
It might become the identity.