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University of Arkansas New Head Football Coach Bret Bielema Coming to Town [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:03:18 +0000

Calling on all hog fans! The 23rd Annual BBQ and Silent Auction brought to you by the Texarkana area Razorback Club is Wednesday, April 10 at the Elk’s Lodge off Garland avenue starting at 6:30 p.m.Come meet Arkansas Head football coach Bret Bielema and Athlectic Director Jeff Long. Coach Bielema has the Razorback nation fired [...]

John L Smith Officialy Out at Arkansas [VIDEO]

Scott Mills — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:29:06 +0000

Remember back in April when we were all excited about the news that John L. Smith had been hired to replace Bobby Petrino? Oh, no? Me neither. It didn’t take long after the Hogs loss to LSU on Friday for Jeff Long to announce that the failed John L Smith experiment was over. Shocker, I [...]

Arkansas AD Jeff Long Gets Raise, Contract Extension

Scott Mills — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:01:35 +0000

The deal must be approved by the board of directors, but it looks like Jeff Long is getting a nice raise along with a contract extension. If approved, Long’s annual salary will increase to $900,000 per year as of July 1, 2013 and he could earn up to $300,000 in other incentives. The contract would [...]

Jeff Long in Tough Spot, but Does Have Options [OPINION]

Scott Mills — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:15:26 +0000

The heat is on in Fayetteville and it’s not just on John L. Smith, the embattled interim head coach, but on Jeff Long as well. No way Mr Long or anyone could have foreseen the way the team has fallen apart this season and I certainly don’t blame him for firing Petrino or thinking Smith [...]

Jeff Long Reaffirms His Support for Coaches, Players

Scott Mills — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:44:54 +0000

Jeff Long finally broke his silence concerning John L. Smith this past week with several tweets and comments made at the Northwest Arkansas Touchdown Club Meeting. @jefflongUA: Supporting this team and these players is the best course for short & long term of our program. Our University has so much to offer. @jefflongUA: Players & [...]

Jeff Long Reminds Fans to get Signs Approved in Advance of Game Day.

Scott Mills — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 21:38:47 +0000

Want to make a cool sign and hopefully get on TV or the PigTron with it? Razorback Athletic Director Jeff Long has reminded fans on Twitter that all signs entering Razorback Stadium this must be approved. All signs Students and Fans would like to display at FB games must be approved in advance. Call Julie [...]

UPDATE: Arkansas AD says no Plans to change Season Finale with LSU

Scott Mills — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:00:19 +0000

This morning, Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long sent out a tweet that puts in doubt the story being reported yesterday that Arkansas would no longer play LSU in each team’s season finale starting in 2014. The tweet read: “Hog Fans, I do not know where LSU is getting this information. Have had repeated conversation with [...]

No Shortage of Coaches Rumored to be Offered Arkansas Job

Scott Mills — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:18:37 +0000

As Jeff Long continues his search for the next coach of the Razorbacks, new names keep popping up of coaches rumored to either be “in talks” with the UA or having been contacted. Here’s the latest. Phillip Fulmer, the former Tennessee Volunteer coach, is reported to have been contacted by the UA according to [...]

Scott's List of Razorback Head Coaching Candidates [POLL]

Scott Mills — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:16:41 +0000

As Jeff Long continues his coaching search, there's no shortage of names being mentioned as possible replacements for Bobby Petrino. Here's my list of guys who I feel are being considered. Take the poll: Who do you think will be the next Razorbacks head coach? Nobody knows how to get the most out of Tyler [...]

"Team Petrino" to Hold Rally This Evening in Front of Broyles Center

Scott Mills — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:35:58 +0000

The “Team Save Bobby Petrino” Face Book group is almost 8,000 members strong and they’re taking their message of support to Fayetteville this evening. The rally is planned for 7:00 PM in front of the Broyles Center. The “Save Petrino” Face Book group welcome page urges members to: “email Athletic Director Jeff Long at [...]

UA Moves Forward With Plans For Football Center

Scott Mills — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:46:35 +0000

I’m excited about the new football center that’s being planned at the UA. As nice as DWR Razorback Stadium is, the facilities unseen by most fans have been lacking for years and some major needs for the program are finally being addressed. I have really been impressed with Jeff Long over the past few years. [...]

Hogs Road Woes Continue.. Can Pelphrey Hang on for One More Season?

Scott Mills — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:50:23 +0000

I did something I never do Saturday night. I turned the Arkansas vs Florida game off during the second half. I just couldn't stomach another minute of that thrashing the Hogs were taking. This morning I checked my favorite Hog message board site expecting to see the multiple "fire pel!" threads and my fellow Hog brethren didn't disappoint. "Bring back Mike Anderson" one poster angrily typed.. "Mike Long owes the fans an explanation about why this is allowed to continue" chimed in another..