7A Playoffs: 4 wins to get in October 31, 2008

Three weeks into their conference schedule, the scenario for Fayetteville became pretty simple: Win out or say good-bye to defending the state title.
2 weeks later, the Purple Dogs are halfway there. (Even though the margin of victory was a COMBINED 5 points total from those 2 wins.)
When (2-3)Fayetteville welcomes (3-2)Har-Ber tonight, this will unofficially determine [...]

The AP Weighs in on Malzahn’s return to Arkansas October 30, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Take a glance at the super-sized numbers Gus Malzahn’s offense is putting up at No. 19 Tulsa and it’s easy to wonder how he’d do coaching in one of college football’s power conferences.
With the resources and recruiting base of a bigger school, could his creative attack have even gaudier totals than the [...]

John Daly in trouble again October 30, 2008

    One wonders how much longer the PGA will tolerate John Daly and his shenanigans. The former Hog has become the laughing stock of the pro circuit, a novelty that uses sponsor exemptions to play all over the world. That’s because his golf game is in the tank.
   Now, another run-in with the law, and [...]

Red Raiding for National Respect October 29, 2008

If there’s ever been an opportunity in the last 5-7 years for Texas Tech to prove their legitimacy as a national power in college football, this is it.
When Mike Leach arrived, initially Tech was what Tulsa is doing right now: Putting up astronomical numbers against weaker competition. The difference is, TT would have to eventually [...]

The Future is Hindsight October 28, 2008

The only thing that bugs me about Saturday’s game against Tulsa… I feel like it’s going to be easy to predict the story line regardless of who wins.
If Tulsa comes in and blows up offensively like they have against teams all year, the headline will read something like,
“Depleted Secondary can’t stop Johnson, Tulsa.”
Even if Arkansas [...]

Houston, We Have a Rivalry October 27, 2008

    Ok, you can forget the Battle of the Boot. Playing LSU the day after Thanksgiving is nice, and the series has had some nice moments, but its not a rabid game. Arkansas has simply not had someone to loathe, despise, and generally wish ill upon since moving into the SEC. Not anymore.
    Houston [...]

Another Coach Homecoming (Without the Boo’s) October 27, 2008

Whether or not he’s the offensive genius many fans make him out to be, Gus Malzahn is certainly a class act who’s taken the high road during whatever did or didn’t happen at Arkansas.
And it only makes him look that much better seeing as how Malzahn is the offensive coordinator for statistically, the best offense [...]

Bad Timing Mr. Olson October 25, 2008

I understand your feelings, Lute. If your heart just isn’t in it anymore, then it’s time to move on. But couldn’t you have made this decision at least 6 months ago?
All the pieces were in place to have a smooth handoff to a successor, but you ran off Kevin O’Neill because of your indecision. Now [...]

There Can Be Only One October 24, 2008

It may not necessarily decide the winner of the 7A west but don’t be surprised if it does. Tonight, the only 2 unbeaten teams in league play will square off when Bentonville hosts Northside.
Both teams are coming off big wins. Bentonville survived their rivalry game against Rogers 17-15 while Northside blasted Springdale 59-28.
What surprised me [...]

Are Wade Phillips’ Days Numbered? October 22, 2008

At this rate, it’s pretty much a foregone conclusion Phillips will get the axe after this season. And surprisingly, it will have nothing to do with Jason Garrett waiting to step in.
The situation speaks for itself. The Dallas defense played another uninspired game of football for arguably the 4th straight week. (I know Cincy only [...]