Bahn: Arkansas State's Malzahn Pitches Vision For Red Wolves In Statewide Speaking Tour
Arkansas State Coach Gus Malzahn made 15 stops in 14 different towns and covered approximately 1,100 miles working to promote the Red Wolves earlier this week. ArkansasSports360.com was with Malzahn for the final day of the trip, which included stops in Bryant, Pine Bluff, El Dorado, Fordyce and Hot Springs. There were few signs of fatigue for the coach throughout Thursday's final day of the trip.
Jeff Long 'Committed' To Remaining Razorback Athletic Director
statement from Jeff Long on his employment at Arkansas is below. Long was reportedly a target of Stanford:
Big 12, SEC Announce Postseason Agreement For Football
The Big 12 and the Southeastern conferences have announced a deal that will pit their football regular-season champions against each other in a New Year's Day bowl game for five years beginning in 2014, positioning themselves for the expected switch to a four-team playoff. In fact, SEC Commissioner Mike Slive all but said it's coming in Friday's announcement of the agreement between two of the most successful BCS conferences.
Bisons' Carmona To Make NFL Bid With Oakland Raiders
Former Charleston High School, UCA and Harding University kicker-punter Eddy Carmona, a Charleston graduate who finished his college career at Harding University, has signed a free-agent contract with the Oakland Raiders. If he makes the team he will be only the second player from Harding to play in the NFL.
Razorbacks Sign Alabama JUCO Standout Clarke
Arkansas Coach Mike Anderson announced that forward Coty Clarke, who averaged a double-double in two years at Birmingham (Ala.) Lawson State Community College, has signed to play with the Razorbacks.
KNWA Report: Razorbacks' Jeff Long A Candidate For Stanford AD Position
A Northwest Arkansas television station reports Stanford has shown interest in Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long for its open athletic director's position. Bob Bowlsby left Stanford to become the Big 12 commissioner, leaving a vacancy. KNWA said Long has not responded to inquires. Long would not discuss the report when reached Thursday. He said via text message he was attending his daughter's high school graduation.
Bobby Petrino Breaks Even in Sale of Benton County Lake Home
According to a warranty deed filed Tuesday at the Benton County Courthouse, Duncan MacNaughton, chief merchandising officer for Wal-Mart U.S., and his wife, Cynthia, are the new owners of the lakefront property in eastern Benton County.
After Six Seasons, Former Bulldog, Hog Parker Gets Call To Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are calling up former Fayetteville and University of Arkansas position player Blake Parker, now a relief pitcher, from Class AAA Iowa to provide bullpen help.
There Is Nothing Like LSU To Fire Up Razorback Fans
Contrary to popular belief, things DO change in Arkansas, however incrementally. In the two short decades since LSU last visited Razorback Stadium, Hog fans have experienced three bitter losses in Atlanta, two Miracles on Markham, and one season during which we were literally hanging on by a (hanging) toe. We have feuded bitterly amongst ourselves when we brought back a favorite son to be our coach, and also when we sent off a favorite son to be our president. And amazingly, many of us become the most passionate and spew the most vitriol when we talk about where to play the damned football games. Especially this LSU game.
Jim's Notebook: Hog Basketball Opponents Pick Up; Red Wolf On WMS Field Stirs A-State Fans
Along with the announcement Wednesday that Arkansas would be competing in this season's Las Vegas Invitational over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Razorbacks will have plenty of nonconference opposition that could help the Ratings Percentage Index, no matter the game's result. Meanwhile, more than 250 Arkansas State fans glimpsed the turf at War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday in a way like it had never been seen before.