Time heals: AD Long will reach out to Richardson

Now this is some good news. New Arkansas athletics director Jeff Long plans to extend an olive branch to former UA coach Nolan Richardson in the near future, according to the Associated Press.
And it took exactly one month into Long’s tenure to make his intentions known.
Word has it Long wants to honor the 1994 team […]

Thomas suspension lifted

Arkansas coach John Pelphrey announced during a press conference this afternoon that senior forward Charles Thomas would play against Florida on Saturday.
The senior was suspended Monday after violating unspecified team rules.
Thomas was back at practice this afternoon.
Pelphrey said he did not know if Thomas would start against Florida. The Hogs host the Gators at 2:05 […]

You’re invited to the Pelphrey-Donovan reunion

Dear Friend,
You’re cordially invited this Saturday to view one of the hottest storylines in the Southeastern Conference. Arkansas coach John Pelphrey and Florida coach Billy Donovan will bring their basketball teams to Bud Walton Arena for a 2:05 p.m. tip-off that is set to be filled with emotion — if not, at least, dozens of […]

Brewer to participate in NBA Rookie Challenge

Former Arkansas guard Ronnie Brewer was selected and will play in the NBA’s freshman-sophomore game on Feb 15. The game is the prelude to the Association’s All-Star game on Feb. 17.Ronnie Brewer’ align=
Brewer will compete on the NBA’s sophomore team. The Fayetteville native is averaging 11.9 points per game for the Utah Jazz in his […]

Notes from “Notes” Richardson

Nolan “Notes” Richardson III, son of former legendary Arkansas basketball head coach Nolan Richardson, made headlines five years ago when it was reported the then-Tennessee State basketball coach brought a gun into the TSU arena during a practice on Christmas night of 2002.
Now, someone claiming to be the former Arkansas assistant and Tennessee State coach […]

The multibillion-dollar man

Frank Broyles reacts as Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe helps unveil a gift photo of Razorback Stadium with an inscription estimating Broyles’ economic impact on the state at nearly billion.
At a luncheon today at Razorback Stadium, the Fayetteville Economic Development Council was joined by Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe, University of Arkansas Chancellor John A. White, […]

Stadther Commits to Hogs

Nate Olson of Hootens.com is reporting that North Little Rock defensive lineman Zach Stadther committed to Arkansas after a 40-minute meeting with Razorbacks head coach Bobby Petrino and assistant Tim Horton.

The 6-2, 275-pound defensive lineman committed to Kansas last summer but is now excited about being in the Arkansas fold.

Positive on Petrino

Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino has been roundly roasted for leaving the Atlanta Falcons to become the Hogs’ head football coach. Of course, that’s old news, but the editor’s at www.coacheshotseat.com feel the Razorbacks made an excellent hire, rating it a 10 out of 10, and that Petrino might fit in better here in […]

Report: McFadden to Dallas as No. 1 pick possible

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is up to his old tricks again. A report by Bella Vista’s own — oh, and ESPN reporter — Chris Mortensen on ESPN Radio on Saturday and Sunday says that Jones may be interested in trading up his first-round picks at the No. 22 and No. 28 slots to nab […]

Thomas suspended for violation of team rules

Arkansas senior forward Charles Thomas was suspended for Wednesday night’s 7:05 p.m. game at Bud Walton Arena versus Mississippi State for what UA coach John Pelphrey called a “violation of team rules.”
“I’m very disappointed in Charles,” Pelphrey said during a press conference at Walton Arena Monday. “He’s definitely suspended for one game and it has […]