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 [...]

Filed under: Arkansas Basketball, Other U of A Sports by Brandon Marcello . Posted on: January 31, 2008 at 10:06 pm
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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 [...]

Filed under: Arkansas Basketball by Brandon Marcello . Posted on: January 31, 2008 at 3:14 pm
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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 [...]

Filed under: Arkansas Basketball, SEC Basketball by Brandon Marcello . Posted on: January 31, 2008 at 11:54 am
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