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John Boozman, Blanche Lincoln and Razorback Football: Politics in Hog Country
By Suzi Parker - Politics DailyRazorback fever is running fierce among Arkansas' politicians. It's also creating a fracas in Hog Country as candidates try to out spirit their rivals and the University of Arkansas tries to keep track of possible trademark infringement. Republican Senate candidate Rep. John Boozman's initial Razorback-heavy TV campaign ad ignited a mini-controversy this week as the University of Arkansas prepares to play University of Louisiana-Monroe Saturday. Boozman, who is challenging Democratic incumbent Blanche Lincoln, tweaked the ad Wednesday. It still has a football motif but not copyrighted ...
Hogs Snag Pelphrey for SEC Soap Opera
By Ryan Ferguson - AOL NewsIt's going to be John Pelphrey taking over a semi-troubled Arkansas basketball program, although I'm not so sure it isn't the athletic department itself that isn't borked more than the average bear. Er, hog.The story is that South Alabama coach John Pelphrey will be introduced as Arkansas' newest head coach at 3:00 PM ET on Monday.This certainly makes for some tangled and interesting SEC storylines. Pelphrey, one of Kentucky's senior "Unforgettables" from the 1992 squad (yes, he played in that infernal Duke game with Christian Laettner), is also a Billy Donovan disciple. Pelphrey was an ...
Arkansas May Finally Have a Coach
By Chas Rich - AOL NewsNot even Monday yet, so much for taking the full weekend off. It would appear that Arkansas has made another move to hire a basketball coach (whether he stays longer then a day...).South Alabama coach John Pelphrey, who played in the SEC at Kentucky and has led the Jaguars to consecutive 20-win seasons, will be introduced as the Razorbacks head coach at a news conference at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, according to sources close to the situation. Pelphrey, 38, was an assistant at Florida and helped his best friend, Gators coach Bill Donovan, build the program in Gainesville. Pelphrey took over the job ...
Easter Holiday for the Coaching Carousel
By Chas Rich - AOL NewsWell, the wild end to a week in coaching changes before Easter Weekend gave way to a very quiet weekend. Nothing happened. Nothing. No solid rumors or reported meetings. The quiet from Arkansas and Texas A&M was almost disquieting. Still, there is some nervousness in Nebraska where Doc Sadler's name is now the popular rumor to fill either job.Sadler, though, has denied any interest in jobs and the Nebraska Athletic Department has maintained that they have not been contacted by either school about interviewing him. Of course, Arkansas, has hired a search firm to help. That means the search firm ...
And the Hits Just Keep Coming On Arkansas
By Chas Rich - AOL NewsAfter Dana Altman's hasty retreat from Arkansas back to Omaha, rumors were rife that Altman went running screaming from the job because closer inspection revealed some major issues. Whether it was the case or not -- and no one is saying a thing -- it seems there are some definite problems with the program. The school said in the release that two basketball players tested positive for marijuana. Random drug testing, a normal athletic department practice, took place March 27, and although results were received March 29, the school said "appropriate personnel did not receive notification until ...
Dana Altman is to be Commended
By mjd - AOL NewsIf Dana Altman is to be taken at his word (and I'd understand if Arkansas fans don't want to), then the former Creighton, then Arkansas, then Creighton again head coach is a pretty self-aware and stand-up kind of guy. He took the job at Arkansas, then backed away from it, and went back to Creighton, where they were more than happy to have him back. There are two ways to look at Altman's actions here: 1) He jumped at the money and the higher-profile job, then went back on his word, lying to the Arkansas people, damaging their program (though Arkansas' original decision to fire Stan Heath ...
Arkansas Lands Altman
By Chas Rich - AOL NewsThis is a stunner. Dana Altman, the long time Creighton Blue Jays head coach, is taking the Arkansas job. Creighton's Dana Altman has accepted the Arkansas job and will be introduced at a 5 p.m. ET news conference this afternoon, according to multiple sources close to the situation. Altman, 48, has built a power at Creighton for the past 13 seasons. He led the Bluejays to a 260-141 mark in his tenure. Creighton lost to Nevada in the first round of the NCAA tournament this past season.This is a surprise, in part because Altman has resisted plenty of offers before this. It was also believed that ...
Of Course Calipari is Staying at Memphis
By Chas Rich - AOL NewsA remarkably short shelf-life for a John Calipari coaching rumor. Usually Coach Calipari likes to let the story linger a day or two to "enjoy the drama." This time, Calipari let the national writers at ESPN.com and CBS Sportsline.com know that he wasn't heading to Arkansas. Despite reports to the contrary, Calipari said he was never formally offered the Arkansas job, though he did admit meeting with athletic director Frank Broyles. Calipari said he and Broyles have known each other for many years and the conversation was informative. And while he acknowledged the opportunity to be the next ...
John Calipari to Arkansas?
By Chas Rich - AOL NewsHow about that for a coaching rumor? John Calipari had his latest contract extension/raise from Memphis, but like Billy Gillispie he left it unsigned at his office while heading down to Atlanta for the Final Four. According to Andy Katz at ESPN.com, this was just simply because, "Cal enjoys the drama."Or is it because he sees opportunities.Memphis spokesman Lamar Chance said on Saturday he didn't know whether Arkansas had contacted Calipari yet, but that permission had been granted.Calipari would fit what Arkansas wants. They want a coach that is a proven commodity with NCAA Tournament ...
ACL Tears Strike Hogs, Hoos
By Brian Cook - AOL NewsThe clown of infinite sadness plays a sad, soulful tune for ligaments past.Not a good day for ACLs at schools with four-letter H nicknames. First, Arkansas DT Marcus Harrison, a senior-to-be and projected starter, is out 5-6 months. Houston Nutt wretches in reaction: " Not good news, " Arkansas coach Houston Nutt said of Harrison, now lost to a defensive line that graduated tackle Keith Jackson Jr. from last year's SEC West championship team and loses All-SEC defensive end Jamaal Anderson a season early to next month's NFL draft. " It makes me sick. I just hope he can come back and play next ...
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