Scott Fountain, the Arkansas Razorbacks’ assistant head coach and special teams coordinator, has submitted his resignation letter, marking
Scott Fountain, the Arkansas Razorbacks’ assistant head coach and special teams coordinator, has submitted his resignation letter, marking
Arkansas Razorbacks Current Coordinator Scott Fountain Submitted Resignation Letter To…
Scott Fountain, the Arkansas Razorbacks’ assistant head coach and special teams coordinator, has submitted his resignation letter, marking the end of his tenure with the team. Fountain joined Arkansas in 2020 under head coach Sam Pittman, bringing with him a wealth of experience in special teams coordination.
Prior to his time with the Razorbacks, Fountain held significant roles at several institutions. At Auburn University, he served as the special teams coordinator and tight ends coach from 2013 to 2016. He also worked as a special teams analyst at the University of Georgia in 2017 and 2018, before returning to Auburn in 2019 as the special teams coordinator. In 2020, Fountain joined Arkansas, where he continued to enhance the special teams unit. citeturn0search0
During his tenure at Arkansas, Fountain’s special teams units achieved notable successes. In 2024, despite integrating new specialists, the Razorbacks maintained a strong performance. Kickers Matthew Shipley and Kyle Ramsey combined for a 70.8% field goal success rate, including three field goals from over 50 yards. Punter Devin Bale averaged 45.2 yards per punt, ranking among the top in the Southeastern Conference. Return specialist Isaiah Sategna contributed significantly, notably with an 88-yard punt return for a touchdown against BYU. citeturn0search0
Fountain’s coaching career began in high school, with positions at Flomaton High School, W.S. Neal High School, Frisco City High School, and Monroe County High School in Alabama. He transitioned to collegiate coaching as an offensive graduate assistant at Florida State from 1994 to 1996, followed by roles at Central Florida, Middle Tennessee State, Georgia Southern, and Iowa State. His extensive experience also includes a stint as Auburn’s director of player personnel from 2009 to 2012. citeturn0search0
The Razorbacks’ special teams units consistently ranked among the best in the SEC during Fountain’s tenure. In 2023, three specialists earned All-SEC honors: kickoff specialist Cam Little (first-team), punter Max Fletcher (second-team), and return specialist Isaiah Sategna (Freshman All-SEC). Little led the SEC with an 85.5% touchback rate, while Fletcher’s 46.9-yard punting average ranked second in Arkansas history. Sategna’s dynamic return game included an 88-yard punt return touchdown against BYU, placing him among the top return specialists in the league. citeturn0search0
Fountain’s departure represents a significant change for the Razorbacks’ special teams unit. His leadership and expertise have left an indelible mark on the program, and his contributions will be remembered as Arkansas continues to build on the foundation he helped establish.
