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Malzahn Leaves For Tulsa After Told of Demotion

Last updated Monday, January 15, 2007 10:37 PM CST
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By Alex Abrams
The Morning News

FAYETTEVILLE -- After learning this past weekend that his role as Arkansas' offensive coordinator was going to be diminished, Gus Malzahn decided it was in his best interest to accept a position at the University of Tulsa, a source close to the team said Monday.

Wasting little time, Malzahn was named early Monday as Tulsa's assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator, joining the staff of new Golden Hurricane coach Todd Graham.

"I think it's the right fit," Malzahn said in a statement released by Tulsa. "My relationship with Coach Graham was important, and our offensive philosophies are very similar -- a no-huddle spread-type philosophy."

The source, who didn't want to be identified, said that Malzahn spoke with Arkansas coach Houston Nutt on Saturday and asked him if Malzahn would remain as the team's offensive coordinator.

According to the source, Nutt told Malzahn that there were plans to bring in David Lee -- who is responsible for offensive quality control with the Dallas Cowboys -- to be a co-offensive coordinator. That would mean a decreased role for Malzahn, who also served as Arkansas' wide receivers coach.

Graham has already said that Malzahn will call the offensive plays at Tulsa, though former West Virginia assistant Herb Hand will also serve as a co-offensive coordinator. Malzahn is expected to implement a no-huddle spread offense that he became known for as Springdale High's highly successful coach.

"We're very proud to have moved Gus from high school to (the) college (ranks), and he did a great job for us," Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles said. ""He's going to another job, and we wish him the best."

Broyles, however, refused to comment on whether Malzahn left Arkansas after being told that he would be demoted to co-offensive coordinator.

Arkansas, meanwhile, was working Monday on a way to hire Lee as the team's sole offensive coordinator, as well as take over as the quarterbacks coach, the source said. That would imply that Alex Wood is out after serving as the quarterbacks coach with the Razorbacks for only one season.

Lee has already worked twice as an assistant at Arkansas, first under Ken Hatfield (1984-88) and then again as a quarterbacks coach under Nutt from 2001-02. Lee considered returning to Arkansas as the offensive coordinator before Malzahn was hired in December 2005.

Malzahn's departure after only one season came as a surprise, especially considering that he had often referred to being the school's offensive coordinator as a "dream job."

In addition, Nutt repeatedly had said since late December that a contract extension was being worked out for Malzahn to remain with the Razorbacks. Nutt said as recently as last Tuesday that an extension was still in the works.

"It was a surprise," Arkansas running backs coach Danny Nutt said of Malzahn's departure. "I didn't have a clue."

This past season, Malzahn was credited with bringing some new formations and trick plays to Arkansas' offense. The Razorbacks went 10-4 and finished No. 15, the team's highest ranking to end a season since 1989.

But even before the season started, there was talk that some of Arkansas' assistant coaches had animosity with Malzahn. And there was also plenty of debate throughout the season over who was actually calling the plays, whether it was Malzahn or Houston Nutt.

Nutt didn't return multiple messages left on his cell phone Monday.

"I wish (Malzahn) nothing but the best both personally and professionally as he takes on his new role," Nutt said in a statement released through the university.

The decision by Malzahn to leave for Tulsa has created much uncertainty over whether several of his former Springdale High players will decide to transfer, perhaps to join him with the Golden Hurricane.

Quarterback Mitch Mustain and tight end Ben Cleveland considered transferring before Arkansas faced No. 7 Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1. Both players decided to stay with the Razorbacks, in large part because of their relationships with Malzahn.

Rick Cleveland said Monday that his son has not left Arkansas, and Beck Campbell -- Mustain's mother -- said her son hasn't transferred to another school. Arkansas' spring semester begins today.

Mustain is familiar with Lee, who helped tutor the quarterback when he was younger. But Mustain and Malzahn have a relationship from their time together at Springdale High where Mustain was widely regarded as the nation's top quarterback prospect in 2005.

"I really can't comment other than to say I'm shocked," Campbell said of Malzahn's decision. "(But) I think it speaks volumes."

Malzahn's departure could be addressed with Arkansas' players when they gather at 4 p.m. today for a meeting that was scheduled before Monday's announcement.

Morning News preps editor Kurt Voigt contributed to this report.

1992

Gus Malzahn, defensive coordinator at Hughes in east Arkansas for one season, is hired to become the Blue Devils new head football coach. Hughes finishes 4-6 in Malzahn's first season.

1996

Malzahn, after compiling a 28-17 record in four seasons at Hughes, is named the new head coach at Shiloh Christian in Springdale

1998

Malzahn wins his first state championship as a head coach, defeating Hector 49-14 in the Class AA state championship game. The Saints averaged 45.5 points per game and finished 15-0.

Feb. 1999

At a special meeting of the Benton School Board, Malzahn is introduced as the new head coach at Benton. He left the job 12 days later to return to Shiloh, citing a "personal decision."

Dec. 1999

The Saints, under Malzahn, win their second consecutive state championship with a 47-35 win over Carlisle. Again, Shiloh finishes 15-0, averaging 46.8 points per game.

2000

Shiloh loses 30-29 in overtime to Rison in the state championship game, ending a 44-game unbeaten streak with Malzahn at the helm. It would be the last game Malzahn would coach at Shiloh, where he ended with a 63-8-1 record in five seasons.

2001

Malzahn is hired as the head coach at Springdale High, replacing legendary Bulldogs coach Jarrell Williams. In his first season, Springdale finishes 7-4.

2002

In his second season at Springdale, Malzahn leads the Bulldogs to the Class AAAAA state championship game. Springdale loses the game to Fort Smith Southside, ending its season at 12-2.

2004

Led by quarterback Mitch Mustain and several other top juniors, Springdale opens the season 12-0 before falling to Little Rock Central in the state semifinals.

Dec. 3, 2005

Springdale earns the school's first state championship since 1989 with a 54-20 win over West Memphis. The Bulldogs finish the season 14-0 and ranked as high as No. 2 nationally, battling the distractions provided the highly publicized recruitments of Mustain and his teammates along the way.

Dec. 9, 2005

Malzahn is announced as the new offensive coordinator at Arkansas, making the leap from high school to college with praise from Razorbacks head coach Houston Nutt and promises of Malzahn's hurry up, no huddle offense coming to the Southeastern Conference.

Jan. 1 2007

Malzahn coaches in the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla., where the Razorbacks fall to Wisconsin. The loss is the third straight for Arkansas, which ends its season 10-4 in Malzahn's first year.

Jan. 15, 2007

Malzahn leaves Arkansas to become assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator at Tulsa.

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That's right, mom! wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:24 PM:

" "I really can't comment other than to say I'm shocked," Campbell said of Malzahn's decision. "(But) I think it speaks volumes." It certainly does. "

mrp wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:25 PM:

" You can't demote a talent like that. "

KEYS wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:29 PM:

" I like the fact that D. Nutt finally admits to not having a clue. Now only if his brother will do the same. Recognizing you have a problem is the first step toward recovery. "

Dish13 wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:32 PM:

" This seems to be a tidbit of what's been going on up on the Hill for the last year or so. I know we may never know the whole story, but hopefully some real answers will now come to the fans. I wish coach Malzahn all the best in his endeavors, and can't blame him for leaving a place where he obviously was not appreciated. "

DN wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:45 PM:

" Quote Danny Nutt; "It was a surprise," Arkansas running backs coach Danny Nutt said of Malzahn's departure. "I didn't have a clue." It was posted on HI that Danny told the LRAC that information had gotten back to the staff real quickly that Gus was leaving. "

Disgusted wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:53 PM:

" As a lifelong Razorback fan, I must admit that my school has a severe problem: we have no credibility and no class whatsoever. Thanks, Nutt! Thanks, Frank! "

angry parents wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:56 PM:

" I'll try not to cuss, but Nutt is a sick little man who lies to keep his job and is in over his abilities, ego maniacal, paranoid, insecure, junior high level, underproductive coach who can't, cannot win the big one as evi- denced by the last 9 years record. He is eternal medicrocity for this Program and should have been fired after the 2000 season and the loss the to UNLV in the Vegas Bowl. He is the high school coach and he's the one that should be going to a smaller Program like Stamps and Gus should be the one taking over the Hogs as Head Coach. We lost the wrong Coach!!!! "

DLP wrote on Jan 15, 2007 11:59 PM:

" Broyles and Nutt have literally let this thing turn into a fiasco of major proportions by extremely bad management. Our once proud Razorback program now resembles a 24 hour version of the Keystone Cops. And I certainly don't blame the parents for their concern..I would have done the same thing for my boy, yet unlike them, carried a baseball bat to the meeting! "

jamie72921 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:04 AM:

" It is a shame that not only will Gus be leaving but we are looking at the Dallas Cowboys video tape editor to be our next offensive coordinator. Shameful! "

Regnat Populus wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:18 AM:

" Dale is a total loser. If you're reading this Mr. Nutt just know that EVERYONE HATES YOU. Signed, Us "

edrez wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:19 AM:

" As an observer over the years and the last year especially, I would guess the problem comes from the AD putting too much pressure on coach Nutt, and Nutt not having the guts to follow through on his support of Malzahn whom he decided would be good for the U of A when he hired Malzahn. Nutt has obviously been too afraid for his job to allow another philosophy (one not trusted by his AD boss) to decide his fate. Very likely, if Broyles would have enthusiastically supported the "experiment" (that was very much supported by the fans) Nutt would have allowed Malzahn to control the offense and make the associated deciaions. "

414 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:21 AM:

" the UA program needs a complete castration "

disgusted fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:23 AM:

" It would be very interesting to gather all the former coaches at the UofA to hear their true reasons for their departures, from Holtz to Malzahn. In business, when there are multiple problems, one tries to determine the "common denominator" or source. And with the UofA ..the one common denominator always seems to point directly back to Frank Broyles. If Nutt goes (he obviously knows those regular visits to JFB's office are career savers) the next coach (who may have a mind of his own, and doesn't want to spend all his free time in Broyles office)will find himself out the door as Sutton, Ford, Hatfield, Richardson, etc. So, as many believe,until JFB goes, the situation will sadly remain the same. And we as Razorback fans deserve better. "

Brer Hog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:24 AM:

" This is a sad, sad day for the University of Arkansas. If you are a recruit of the University of Arkansas, then I urge you to exercise your option and run to Tulsa or whereever. Just because I must suffer with Nutt and Broyles at the helm as ab alum, doesn't mean you should. I oray for brighter days. "

Doc Hogaday wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:27 AM:

" Weren't Nutt and Frank just saying a couple days ago that we needed to downsize the football staff? Then why the hell were they going out of their way to bring in David Lee as an extra offensive coach? Awesome. "

WooPigFlowerMound wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:37 AM:

" According to the source, Nutt told Malzahn that there were plans to bring in David Lee -- who is responsible for offensive quality control with the Dallas Cowboys -- to be a co-offensive coordinator. Sooo..... we went from not needing an OC (Houston calling everything = no SEC championship), to needing one OC (hiring Gus, but not fully utilizing him & his playcalling = no SEC championship), to needing 2 OCs (David + Gus, then minus Gus to TU = PR disaster + no SEC chamionship). Nice. Very nice. "

Disgusted wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:39 AM:

" Frank Broyles and Houston Nutt have run this program into the ground. Broyles should be gracefully escorted into emeritus status and Nutt to the door. I am through as a supporter of this program until that happens. Enough is enough. "

EC wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:40 AM:

" My first recollection of a football game was the 1969 Shootout. I sat with my grandmother and although young, will never forget. I subsequently attended the UofA, obtained two degrees, and never missed a game. I have been a season ticket holder (and Foundation Supporter) since graduating. No longer will I be. I will not support a program which has lost all integrity. The foundation may replace my donations with those of others, but it cannot replace the loyalty I have had to the University over the years. Unfortunately, the lack of integrity has burned that bridge. Some things are more important than wins and losses. Some things are not measured in dollars. I am not the only one. Many a long and loyal fan have had enough. So long. "

Matt Milligan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:43 AM:

" When the fans react with so much hatred and spite while hiding behind screen names, it makes me wonder whether or not it's fair for us to criticize HDN or JFB with only a handful of facts and a sackful of assumptions. Before we mourn and lament for Gus Malzahn, let us remember that the last 13 months have been good for him. In fact, they've been good to Razorback football fans. Finally, before we bulldoze the next offensive coordinator, we might give him a chance to improve a passing game that made little statistical progress from 2005... "

rjinar wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:46 AM:

" I think it's obvious and everyone has read between the lines that after the courtship was over, Houston put Gus on a very short leash or under his thumb, which Gus wasn't expecting. Other factors that might have contributed to Gus's leaving include other coaches on staff he might not have respected (James Shibest, special teams coach, Reggie H, defensive coor.). When it's all said and done though, remember that this whole drama that played out was about Houston being on the hot seat and needing to 1)land the local superstars and 2)revive the program, at least for a year, to SAVE HIS JOB. It wasn't about taking the program to a new level with a no-huddle passing razzle dazzle offense (even if it had to be phased in over several years) or anything else. It was all about the short run and SAVING HIS JOB, and he suceeded, but the long term success of the program and the fans got the short end of the stick. My fantasy...Hogs flop next year, Nutt is fired, Malzahn is brought over to be head coach. "

another disgusted fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:48 AM:

" Saw Broyles comments on TV. He'd make a great White House "Spin doctor". But then again, we're idiots if we expected the truth. "

Brandon wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:52 AM:

" What Malzahn said: "I think it's the right fit. My relationship with Coach Graham was important, and our offensive philosophies are very similar -- a no-huddle spread-type philosophy." what he was thinking when he said it: "I know I didn't fit in with the 2 Nutts and Markeson and their 2 run plays. I anticipate showing what the Hurry Up No Huddle will really do." "

I LOVE GUS wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:08 AM:

" POOR HOUSTON...HE IS SO AFRAID THAT SOMEONE ELSE IS GOING TO STEAL HIS THUNDER. WELL LET'S SEE HOW WELL HE DOES NEXT YEAR WITHOUT GUS AND WHO THE HELL IS DAVID LEETONY OH NO IT ROMO'S" COACH .WHAT A JOKE FRANK AND HOUSTON BUT THANK YOU BECAUSE YOU JUST SAVED ME $3850.00 BECAUSE I'M NOT RENEWING MY TICKET ORDER FOR THE 2007 SEASON. WHO WANTS TO SUPPORT A BUNCH OF LYING COACHES AND AD'S. GOOD LUCK GUS AND I HOPE YOU TAKE EVERY BLUE-CHIPPER IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.GO TULSA "

Old H. wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:24 AM:

" HAHAHAHA!!!! I called that no clue, BRUTHA "

Stamps Alumni wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:37 AM:

" That is about the worst thing that you could do to our football team. Please send him to a Junior High team in Texas! "

Sick of the Whining wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:53 AM:

" I'm sick and tired of hearing how the Springdale players and coach were going to save the Razorbacks. Did any of you go to the games this year? Have you forgotten Darren McFadden the heisman runner up or Felis Jones or Marcus Monk or Jamaal Anderson or Chris Houston or Peyton Hillis and countless others who played their hearts out, oh I forgot, somebody was upset and instead of speaking to the coach (as they should have), mommy and daddy went to the AD and made sure all the papers knew about it. Get real folks, do you think any other SEC coach would put up with that? NO!! Stop being so negative and focus on the positives. There are more than 3 players on the Razorback team and more coaches that Malzahn. I would love to see how many of you haters are Houston lovers next year after the Hogs win the National Championship and McFadden wins the Heisman. "

Sadhawg wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:07 AM:

" Until we as fans stop donating and attending games, the circus will continue.. "

to sick of the whining wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:11 AM:

" Are you kidding?, how in the world are the Hogs going to win a national championship with this buffon as the head coach. Wake up! the hogs just lost the best chance they've ever had of becoming a consistent contender for the national championship!!. Remember Danny Ford, well Houston Nutt is his twin...dumb and dumber!! "

to sick of the whining(#2) wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:16 AM:

" Of course I would be a Nutt lover if we won the national championship/heisman next year! It'd be great. But those odds are 5000-1 so don't hang your arguement on that cuz is not happening. either way Nutt will be gone within 365 days from now "

Ventura Hog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:23 AM:

" Do you think any other AD or Head Coach in the SEC have lied through their teeth to parents and teenagers as much as Houston Nutt and Frank Broyles? I think not. Gus was the main reason we were succesful this year, he installed motion and deception into the predictable houston offense, and switched from zone blocking ot man blocking which we can all agree was wildly successful. Why would you demote such a productive and innovative coach? Is it dementia? Incompetancy? Or just sheer ego power that Houston had to work with someone that was a much better play caller than him? "

OKC Hog Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:24 AM:

" A head coach who condones the demeaning way Gus was treated loses my respect. An AD who feels he has to interfere with a head coache's ability to run his program should fire that coach or get out of the way. We need to take back the athletic department and clean house. It's not just about the money, is it Frank? Remember when you used to let the coaches coach? The Broyles award is a joke now. "

Ruff wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:12 AM:

" Folks, never in my life have I seen so many lies, deceptions, slander of those who are supposedly family. Coaches girlfriends apparently sending nasty emails to players. Exposing parents to national ridicule. Lying to recruits, thereby STEALING away their opportunities.Why must they lie so much? To cover their own incompetence? Has the athletic dept become an evil entity? It certainly appears there is no morality in the broyles complex. I wonder how anyone can still support this bunch. "

The Citdadel Part 2 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:15 AM:

" This is as bad as when we lost to the Citadel. I wish there were some way the University could remove both Broyles and Nutt and restore the Pride and Tradition. We finish our highest ranking since 1989 and we run off one of the guys largely responsible. Jeez louise! "

Lee Edrington wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:36 AM:

" No Screen name here. I am a graduate of the U of A. I have been a fan for forty years. Until Nutt AND Broyles are gone I will not spend another penny to attend Razorback games. We have become a joke. I feel sorry for McFadden and Jones. "

BG wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:57 AM:

" I find this totally unbelievable. I will no longer donate ANYTHING ANYWHERE at the University of Arkansas until the root problem is corrected and there is new staff. The AD & HC have made a laughing stock out of the entire university and I will definitely hang my head if I have to tell someone I'm a graduate. "

Hogdemo wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:04 AM:

" I've been defending Nutt and Broyles over the last 7 years, but I'm done defending the undefensable. We're beening laugh at by the Whole Nation and ESPNU is having a field day. The two people who have destroyed this program are the ones who should leave. "

not_from_springdale wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:12 AM:

" It will be for the best if the remaining two unhappy springdale players left for tulsa and took their sideshow with them. If you want to recruit a college football player go to Little Rock. If you want to hire an illegal alien, go to springdale. "

Ohiohogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:33 AM:

" Sung to the tune of the fight song by HDN: "Hit the road, hit the road, keep on running. Take your playbook with you Gus. No congrats (rah-rah) Kiss my *** (rah-rah) Here's a ticket for the bus. I don't throw, run the show, I'm a genius. When it's third and twenty-one, If it's A-R-K-A-N-S-A-S, for Arkansas, RUN, RUN, RUN!!!!! "

TN Raz wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:36 AM:

" Monk, want to reconsider heading to the NFL now? No more Razorback games for me until the Nuttcase is gone! "

RH wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:45 AM:

" The situtation is a joke here in East Tn also. Sad. It goes all the way back to the play called in the last few minutes of the '98 Tn game. Nutt is just a born loser. "

Russellville wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:51 AM:

" I don't believe Nutt is smart enough to realize what a huge loss this is to the Razorbacks. We are the laughing stock of college football ! "

NCHogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:02 AM:

" I said this quote over the weekend and some folks got their panties in a wad over it! "Aim low, you will NEVER be diaspointed." Here are a few truths for you to ponder, 1st Broyles has done an excellent job of gathring donations and building first class facilities on the hill. 2nd Nutt was just named coach of the year by his peers in the conference. 3rd the two of them decided with the help of Lee they could and would teach Malazan how to be an OC at big boy school. 4th we need a change AT head coach and at ad or we can look forward to more "Aim low thought provoking seasons to come. "

hogfan in SC wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:02 AM:

" This wasnt totally unexpected. Nobody with any talent wants to coach there. Frankenbroyles has a puppet in nutt and we are heading for mediocrity again. nutt is a clod who insists on playcalling when he is no good at it. oh, well.....back to .500 seasons. "

David C. wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:05 AM:

" All of you need to get real.Frank is a lifetime employee.Houston is a good coach not a perfect person like all of us.SUPPORT ARKANSAS FOOLS!!!!! "

Robert K wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:24 AM:

" I am not going to another game or buying another article of apparel until we have a new head coach. "

Hard2BaFan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:32 AM:

" This has been destined for some time. Have any of you looked at the recruiting list??? ONE wideout and THREE TE's??? I think Gus got the picture. Arkansas will beef up the run game and STAY with it. McFaddin is GREAT but even he struggled when opposing defenses began disrespecting the passing game and put 9 in the box. "

DisGUSted wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:39 AM:

" I won't buy any more tickets or support the athletic program in any way until Nutt and Broyles are gone. "

Keith O wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:42 AM:

" Here's something to chew on... Without Alex Wood, Louis Campbell, and Gus Malzahn, the Hogs went had two of their worst years in recent history, in 2004 and 2005. With those three, the Hogs managed to get to 10 wins even though Houston Nutt threw down every hurdle possible. How does Nutt build on that success? He lets Gus go, tells Wood to basically look for another job, replaces Campbell (who is a hell of a coach) with the guy he replaced (who was replaced for a reason), and hires a puppet as the OC. Houston Nutt AND Frank Broyles must go or the program is gonna go up in smoke. "

One More Thing wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:47 AM:

" ...something to add on, Gus was likely our best recruiter this year. He was very highly respected in the state of Arkansas among the high school coaches and had earned the respect of several of the larger high schools coaches around the south. There's a damn good reason why Zach Pianalto, Broderick Green, Ryan Mallett, Kodi Burns, and soon Lee Ziemba aren't going to be Razorbacks next year. They saw through Houston Nutt's puppet games and realize it was going to be the same tecmo bowl offense they saw the previous years here. Now we're gonna be watching a red-assed Gus light it up at Tulsa and recruit prospects to make the HUNH run smooth as silk while Houston Nutt and his band of merry idiots will continue to roll in the 11th and 12th rated classes in the SEC. Hate to say this fellas, but it's gonna go downhill in a hurry when McFadden turns pro after next year. It's back to 4-8 and 5-7's from there out. Enjoy. "

New Hurricane Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:47 AM:

" When can Arkansas play Tulsa? Just last year it would have probably been another SEMO blow out. Now it's a game that would probably sell out. Congrats Gus for opening your eyes and seeing the problems and leaving. I'm not saying Houston Nutt is a terrible coach, I've seen worse, he is just burnt out and the next offer he gets another offer it's, "Hit the road, Hit the road, keep on rolling get the Nutt right down the road for it's LLL-OO-SS-EEE-R LOOSER LOOSER LOOSER!!!. Go Canes. "

RU Surprised wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:51 AM:

" Houston double talks and lies again. How much more of this can we accept? Does he believe that it was his stellar coaching that took us to a 10-4 record, I think he is arrogant enough to believe it. "

Money where the mouth is wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:51 AM:

" If everyone truly wants to correct this, put your money where your mouth is. I will no longer purchase tickets or see another game in Fayetteville as long as Nutt is coach. Empty seats will cure this cancer. "

Bunko wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:53 AM:

" The only way to cure a cancer or solve a problem is to cut out the "roots" and we all know the "root" is Frank. I am 78 years old, a Hog fan for 62 years and the mess caused by the A D and his puppet is beyond disgrace. Until Frank retires find an other team to support. "

jeremy6 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:09 AM:

" Well, I hope Mitch likes getting hit alot. Looks like its the old option set once again. We need to appoligize to Darren also because, As good as he is it wll be hard to win the Heisman in this day, and age running the option offense. Plus statistics will tell you traditionally Heisman winners are on National Championship caliber teams. Like we were this year.Houston Nutt has worn out his welcome. "

Shiller Repellant wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:14 AM:

" The nuttsense happening on the Hill was NOT reported during last spring, last fall, and throughout the season. Now we "hear" that Nutt wants to hire a 1990's coach to run Nutt's 1970's offense. David Lee hasn't coached a player on the field in years.... Yep. Sounds like a typical Nutt decision to me. "

BROYLESGONE wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:20 AM:

" I THINK THAT THE WRONG COACH HAS LEFT. BROYLES SHOULD RETIRE AND NUTT GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. BRING MALZAHN BACK AS HEAD COACH. BROYLES IS OLD AND NEEDS TO QUIT AND NUTT SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN HERE TO START WITH. "

Ashamed OF UofA wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:21 AM:

" Mr. Malzahn, I don't care where you are from, I just know you are an Arkansan and appreciate all you have done in this state at every level from High Schools to the UA. Hats off to you and good luck at TU. Sorry for the lack of integrity shown by Broyles Nutt and the puppet regime over the last 13 months. As for the future for this UA program. I'm afraid I am to the point that I can't continue to support a group of people as Nutt and Broyles that have shown the lies, deceit, and lack of integrity I have seen from them lately. As a long time supporter I'm done until they are gone. No more tickets, no money. I say good luck to the players and I pull for them only! "

Gus Questions? wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:23 AM:

" Where was the improved passing game? Where was the two minute drill against LSU? Why didn't the receivers improve during your tenure? Did you consider your players when you made this decision? Is it a lie to say I will be here to coach you, then leave after 1 year? Did you just take your marbles and leave? How big is your ego? "

Performance Issues wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:28 AM:

" If I were the offensive coordinator of the Hogs in the last 3 games, I would expect to be demoted! Poor Gus, poor,poor gus. Grow up! Try to make it better instead of running away. How bout we take up a collection for the pity party that is going on in this comment forum. "

TX Hog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:29 AM:

" Gus may have jumped from the frying pan into the fire with Wayne Graham. While at Rice Graham lied to the Rice players and alumni about his intentions. during his dream season at Rice he continually took credit away from his assistants and threw them under the bus when things went wrong. (Sound familiar?)At least he can fly under the radar in Tulsa where no one outside of the City of Tulsa or Springdale(now) cares about Tulsa football. "

coach wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:40 AM:

" I think Gus didn't do what was expected this year. The receivers did not improve, nor did the passing game. If the Springdale kids want to leave....FINE. If their allegance is to a coach rather than a program, then they are a cancer to the team anyway. As for me, I will support my RAZORBACKS! "

NCHOG wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:42 AM:

" Wally Hall's article made a great point. Broyles told the kids parents you can't win at the college level with the spread offense. Florida just won a National Championship with a spread offense, not to mention beat us. I want to congradulate Broyles and Nutt for possibly unraveling the best recruiting class in the schools history,I feel for selfish reasons. They have no vision. I would have rather had an 8 win season this year ironing out our new offense and new quarterback knowing that the next 3 years we would contend for a national title. If Mustain goes I see us slipping back to just an average team." "

JLY wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:46 AM:

" Gus Questions? wrote on January 16, 2007 8:23 AM: "Where was the improved passing game? Where was the two minute drill against LSU? Why didn't the receivers improve during your tenure? Did you consider your players when you made this decision? Is it a lie to say I will be here to coach you, then leave after 1 year? Did you just take your marbles and leave? How big is your ego?" YOUR ASKING THE WRONG PERSON YOU SHOULD ASK NUTT THESE ?'S "

HogFanInTn wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:47 AM:

" You may not support the coaches and AD or their decisions, but to wish that these young men that are playing on this team don't make it is truly sad. The coaches probably don't read this board and probably don't care what we think anyway (obviously), but if the players do, and see the dissent, what are they to think? Youtell them to transfer. How many catches is Damien Williams going to catch this year? None. Which is the same number of passes Mitch would throw, the same number of blocks Ben Cleveland would have getting another Heisman quality running back downfield. I can see only three players that made their decision to come to Arkansas because Malzahn came (we were courting five) and he wasn't strong enough to keep one of them. Now I may not believe that Houston is the best coach for this job (or even a good coach) but the Razorbacks are still my team, win or lose. I hope that the players don't read too much into what you say. Funny thing...all year these threads have been about "Who is really callingthe plays?" well, if what you say is true, and it has been HDN, then what is going to change? By the way, aside from mishandling a field goal snap...Romo wasn't all that bad this year. GO HOGS!!! SEE YOU IN ATLANTA... "

HogFanInTn wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:48 AM:

" And I guess we will STILL only have about 20% of the crowd! "

hogleather wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:48 AM:

" well im shifting my support to tulsa ,look for them to be the #1 team in arkansas next yr as for the boys from springdale make your dreams come true as best you can "

AG wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:50 AM:

" Huray for the (LOOSER BACKS) I stopped waching them in 1989. And haven't lost a night's sleep ouer it. I don't even have that red & write things anymore. I have wen't to OU and have loved it. I MIGHT some day watch them again IF they get their act going again. "

Part of the 5% wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:52 AM:

" Well, Broyles is right about one thing. There definitely is a 5%, only I think that's the percentage of people that want to keep Nutt. At least, judging by the comments above. The 5% is making a comeback this morning, though. I guess the athletic department caught wind of the comments here and had some GA's enter some pro-Nutt comments. "

HogFanInTN wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:53 AM:

" Poor OU...They let you say you go there? "

AG wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:54 AM:

" WELL I GUESS WE ALL HAVE FINGERS THAT CANT SPELL ONCE IN A WHILE Hurray for the (LOOSER BACKS) I stopped waching them in 1989. And haven't lost a night's sleep over it. I don't even have that red & write things anymore. I have went to OU and have loved it. I MIGHT some day watch them again IF they get their act going again. "

To AG wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:54 AM:

" You are another "informed" reader from springdale... No one cares what you think. "

Todd S wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:59 AM:

" First, Isnt it amazing how the state press missed the boat and clearly underreported or outright ignored what was going on up at the hill. Several Razorback messageboards (the free one, not the pay ones) all season have been talking about how things really were going on at the hill. They knew and reported about a lot of "smoke" regarding Gus and how Houston Nutt and Co. were treating him. So now, after Gus gives the press a proverbial Slap-in-the-face, the local press finally starts writing articles about what really is going on. Bout Damn time! And this is for all those who are not embarrased and are satisfied with the job Houston Nutt has done at Arkansas over the span of 9 years. Arkansas Football record in the SEC under Houston Nutt: 38-36 three losses away from a LOSING record after nine long years. Thats acceptable if your Vanderbilt, but should be unacceptable if your a Razorback. Stop paying and let the Razorback Foundation know how unhappy you are. "

Springdale Fan Club wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:00 AM:

" Gotta love these boys from Springdale. No loyalty to team or contract. Happy to see you go losers!!! Maybe Gus should have sent his momma to talk to Nutt like his other babies. "

HogFanInTN wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:04 AM:

" By the way, for all of the support everybody brags about having for that U of A...why DO we only have about 20% of the crowd in Atlanta for the SEC Championship? And why DO we only have about 15% of the crowd in Orlando? We get here and talk about what Arkansas needs. What Arkansas needed this year is support in two of the biggest games in recent UA history and some didn't give it. I think we could have done better in both of those games if we had had a crowd that was there to make the noise. I was hoarse for two days after each of those games, trying to make up for it. I did okay, but we could have used more of you "fans"! "

HogInMemphis wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:05 AM:

" Hooten, you messed up this time. You make it hard to be a Hog fan anymore. You make my hair fall out. Buy a rug. "

usedtobehogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:05 AM:

" I thought we were supposed to teach these young men life skills along with Football. What happened to teaching them integrity, respect, honesty. Aren't the coaches to lead by example? I too wish we had a losing season so we could move forward with a different coach, unfortunately, we would still have Frank - both have made a terrible decision (one of many) and we need to send them on a permanent roadtrip. "

MIsterE wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:06 AM:

" I would really like to know who called five or six straight passes when the LSU game was still winnable for the HOGS in the last few minutes of the game. LSU had not been able to stop either Jones or McFadden all day long and SOMEONE just forgets the run puts the game in the hands of a QB that had a horrible day trying to pass. What was THAT play caller, thinking? Who was that play caller? ANYBODY know for sure? "

More Gus Questions? wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:07 AM:

" Why wasn't Gus allowed to install his offense? Why wasn't Gus allowed to call the plays? Why was Gus demeaned by being called "High School" by the DC? If it were me I'd be gone in a heartbeat!! "

BVHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:09 AM:

" Another sad, sad day for Hog Fans. Shouldn't surprise anyone by now. "

Wade wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:13 AM:

" I feel for Malzahn and I wish the best for him. Maybe someday will be able to welcome him back as head coach. I also feel for the players that are having to deal with all this negativity. Lets try to keep in mind that they are the ones that make the differnce. They are the HOGS!! Support the HOGS!! "

Southern Hog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:15 AM:

" Pitiful. That's all I can say for now. I was coming back to the fold(donations) until this. I really thought we were going to turn the corner. I now believe we have the Frank and Houston Club and taking care of that is priority. Frank is still the real Head Coach and HDN is his gopher. I think we'll see a real dip in recruiting top-notch wideouts and QB's. I hate to say it but I'm ready for a change. I love the Hogs and it pains me to see what we have become. DM and FJ are great and could be even more exciting if we had some creativity included. Oh, well, not to be........ "

johnnyboy wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:15 AM:

" What a colossal tragedy is happening. Nutt represents the past, mediocrity, a predictable 1970s offense, UA as a second and sometime third rate SEC team while Malzahn represents the future, a more modern offense, and raising the level of the program up. A possible golden goose is being chased off because of Frank's and Houston's petty power and control games. THEY DON'T WANT TO WIN OR IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF THE PROGRAM, THEY WANT TO MAINTAIN THEIR POWER AND CONTROL: Frank over the program and the head coach, Houston over the play calling. That one post a while back had it right, maybe after a couple of lousy Nutt seasons and good Malzahn years at TU, UA will hire Malzahn back as head coach. However there might be more prestigious programs around the country also looking for a hot young coach in two to three years time. "

footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:17 AM:

" The biggest mistake in all of this was to hire Malzahn in the first place. Arkansas is full of coaches who have turned programs around and been successful without any Div I prospects on the team much less several like Malzahn had at Springdale and even at Shiloh. He was also successful because he ran "new" stuff that no one was used to, that will all change. He was hired because of the pressure put on Nutt to get superboy. Much of that pressure was generated by his mom who should be hired as campaign mgr for Hillary; she's good! I agree Nutt and Broyles are holding Arkansas back in many ways including not playing ASU and UALR (basketball). How many of you enjoyed watching "rivalry day" during the Thanksgiving holidays? Every state but ours was playing an intra state rivalry. Broyles is just too stubborn to get out of the way. "

HogFanInTn wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:19 AM:

" I echo Wade's comments...well said! "

Wade wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:19 AM:

Pickles077 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:19 AM:

" Malzahn was not a good fit with Nutt and his staff. Afterall, they were hot-shot college coaches and Malzahn was a mere high school coach. Regardless of who called the plays this year I certainly did not agree with several of the calls. But then I am an ex high school football coach so what do I know. "

LRHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:20 AM:

" Gus and everybody..I work in Tulsa with 500+ engineers. Not one person or TU alum wants any coach from Arkanas. After K.Burns, which by the way they did not want, they all told me when I mentioned Gus that they DO NOT WANT HIM HERE!. Thats the real truth Gus. Tulsa thinks your a bad high school joke. The reality for you and K. Burns is Tulsa is a losing program, that had a few good wins in the past couple years. Nothing before that. A few good players the past couple years. Nothing before that. Season tickets are a running joke. When they fall to one dollar a game all the Alum will buy.haha "

hogFanInTn wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:23 AM:

" MIsterE...probably the same coach that called a screen pass play on a 4th and 1 in the Capital One Bowl. "

johnnyboy wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:26 AM:

" MisterE hit one nail on the head, re: certain times when plays or a series of plays seemed really out of whack. I noticed that too quite a few times the last 5 or 6 games and it dawned on me that you could tell there were two sets of hands on the steering wheel, so to speak, and that when a play was run that didn't make sense or seemed odd, that was probably Houston exerting his power and calling the plays. Really sad, as all Houston had to do was stay out of Malzahn's way and let him call the plays. This has to be the greatest testament to Houston's stupidity. Houston didn't have to do a thing and everything would be alright for at least two, probably four years, and maybe even more. "

Bhamhog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:27 AM:

" Our passing game got worse as the year went on. I'm not a Nutt-lover, but he did the right thing reigning this team back into running. Maybe I'm delusional, but I truly believe Nutt WANTS to pass the ball more, we just don't have the experienced talent yet. Until Mustain and/or Dick and our WR corps can show that they can beat our defense in practice, we need to lean on the run. Both of our QBs had as many INTs as TDs. OUR QBs don't hit guys in stride!!! McFadden had the best QB rating on the team. Maybe nobody can get open, heck even Monk isn't open on 90% of his catches... He just out-muscles people for the ball. Gus' offense WILL work, but you have to have the talent. All the Springdale boys should have been redshirted. It's exactly why USC is interested in D. Williams, now he has to sit out a year and learn their offense at college speed, not high school speed. Everyone knows the spread offense will work. Matt Jones ran it for 4 years... Bring in a good WR coach and a good QB coach and the experience to win in the passing game in practice will come. Show improvement, and we WILL pass more "

Hoggish1 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:27 AM:

" If I understand this correctly, Nutt is forced to hire an OC at the end of �05 to save his job, but it was also to get 4 remaining kids from Springdale. The O with those players and the new OC is better and gets him to 10-1. But we see more and more control by Nutt as the season goes forward. When Nutt fully takes control, the result is 10-4, parents going over his head to the real power, a talented player leaves and finally, after not securing the OC with a contract extension and a pay raise, he bolts for a downgrade job but at least he gets to run an effective O again, which probably means more to him than the money. No school in the SEC would have an average coach like Nutt, now approaching10 years. Finally, 2006 lifted him barely above 500 in the SEC. He has a 2-5 record in minor bowls (no BCS, no SEC championships). It has been 17 years since this program has gone to a BCS level bowl. The man doesn�t understand football. We had MJ and nothing to show for him. We have DMac and will again have nothing to show for him. We won�t even get the first heisman in school history, with him, unless we win the SEC championship and go to a BCS bowl because that award will only be "

Hoggish1 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:33 AM:

" won by the best player, regardless of his numbers, if this program gets to the next level. We saw what happens to a player when he is used too heavily and top-notch defenses are keying on him. Both MJ and DMac got hurt. MJ was rendered ineffective his last two years with a nagging hamstring. We saw what happened this year when DMac was hurt at the end. We have a nail biting, pouting, wincing whining spoiled brat for our coach and an enabler of such childish behavior, in the name of Frank Broyles, for yet another year! "

Bhamhog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:34 AM:

" We couldn't even pass against SEMO. Go check the stats on that game. "

Bulldogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:38 AM:

" We talk about the Springdale parents complaining,ask our Fayetteville coach who cvame in complaining about their kids not getting enought playing time here at Fayetteville, Yes Nutt and Reggie, matter of fact I think one had to be escorted off campus. This was the 2005 season. Ps my kid was better than yours NUTT!! "

leadom wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:38 AM:

" Thank you Gus for all you have done for shiloh and springdale, and what you tried to do for a fledging program at the U of A, only to be squashed by a senile old man and a nut(pun).If it is not to far to tulsa for mom to shop it won't be to far to see a good game.I do hope the young men Will go and fulfill their dreams to play where they are wanted. "

footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:54 AM:

" When I read the posts on here and think if I were Malzahn, gosh, I'd leave too. There is no way he could ever live up to some of your expectations. For you that are too young to remember, Houston (The University of) ran the spread for a few years and had some success, BUT, it was short lived as others adjusted. There IS a reason it isn't used much in college. Malzahn may have written a book but he didn't invent it. Any coach will tell you that the spread works very well in HS with the right people because at the high school level, receivers are at about 90% of their potential and D-backs are only at about 60% of their potential. The D-backs catch up in a hurry at the college level, especially major college. I don't care for Broyles, but he is right about Malzahn's type offense not working in the SEC on a regular and sustained basis. "

snoop hoggy-hog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:58 AM:

" OK. The players are on all of our minds. I would love to sit in on a team meeting to get their perspective on all of this. The bottomline: we have sit back as fans and watched this program make the absolute worst decisions it possibly could over the last couple of years. Last year, Frank and Houston finally put their heads together and did something right: we hired an offensive coordinator...a good one. One year later: he's gone; and we didn't give him an option. Demotion? Are you kidding me? Seriously? He's the reason we won 10 games this year. Sure, we would have won some on the back of McFadden, but Gus's ingenuity as OC opened up the field and allowed for our team to consistently move the ball. Springdale Cancer? Whoever said that is a real idiot. Everyone in the state has a bad taste in their mouths. I'm an alumnus, tried-and-true fan, and life-long Arkansan, and I'm losing my pride in this program. "

Albert Einswine wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:01 AM:

" Something's rotten in the State of Arkansas. The stench is emanating from the Broyles Complex! "

DH wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:03 AM:

" It has been a sad week for Razorback Football program. Sad week for the fans. For most of us, this is a dream that is now crushed. A dream that we were FINALLY going to get to that next level. A dream that for the first time in a very long time, the Hogs would be a national threat. Possibly, a National champion again. Some of you are in denial that we have lost anything at all. If that be you, then you obviously never shared that dream with us. For the true Hog fans, stop pouring money into the program. No donations, no tickets, nothing. Voice you opinion where it counts. Call the numbers and email the people that matter. BUT I urge you to continue to support your team (the players). They have no fault in this. I'm sure most of them are as upset as we are about this. They players ARE the tradition. Don't abandon them. As long as there is FB, there will be HN. Unless the man passes away, I don't see him going anywhere. It appears we are stuck. Unfortunately don't think this is going to change any time soon. I hope I am wrong. I hope with all my heart. Go Hogs. "

Nwa Guy wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:05 AM:

" I think broyles died long ago and has been replace with a robot "

to footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:06 AM:

" As an oldtimer then, maybe you can remind us when the last time was that Arkansas won an uncontested National Championship or an SEC Championship. Talk to Spurrier, Boise State, and the current National Champions about how poorly Malzahn's type of offense works on a regular basis. There IS a reason Nutt & Frank prefer to stick with an up-the-middle running game that every opposing defense expects from us and plans for: it's called insanity. "

Stan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:09 AM:

" The Arkansas Razorbacks will still be the Arkansas Razorbacks no matter who is the coach or assistant coach. Any player that comes to Arkansas, should come to be a Razorback. No one player or coach is the team. Darren McFadden knows this and has been successful with Felix Jones. Every coach and player should be committed to the success of the team, not personal glory or a hidden adgenda. Malzahn believed in his system and made a personal decision to take his philosophy to another program. I hope the kids from Springdale stay and want to be Razorbacks. 100 years from now the Razorbacks will still be the Razorbacks, not individuals. Go Hogs! "

Pickles077 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:20 AM:

" Arkansas needed help at the quarterback coaches position. In order to get David Lee you had to offer him some kind of title, such as co-offensive coordinator. There are individuals who were not impressed with the play calling, regardless as to whether it was Malzahn or Nutt doing the calling. The decision by Malzahn was a good decision for him; he wanted a chance to try his offense at the college level. He would never get it at Arkansas as long as Nutt is the coach. Broyles mouthing off about the spread not working had to be a downer for Malzahn. "

Chris Clifton wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:21 AM:

" We need a return to Integrity on the hill. The current administration is feeding the fans, players and coaches lies and deceit. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Please remove Frank Broyles and Houston Nutt. They should be held accountable for their actions and we should remove the dark cloud over our program. "

TonyRomo aka sniztch wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:28 AM:

" David Lee is the cock of the walk, baby! "

d1nonlyhogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:29 AM:

" Hey, footballperiod. At least Houston (the University of) had some success, rather than 9 years of mediocrity. Nuttball is 38-36 in SEC play, 0-8 vs. GA & FL, 0-4 vs. LSU since '02, 2-4 vs. Tennie, 1-1 vs. Vandy (gust of wind), 2-2 vs. Kentucky (7 OT win w/ Matt Jones), 0-2 in SEC Champ games, 2-5 in bowl games (0-3 vs. Big Ten), and 0-2 vs. USC (120-31 total score). He is 67-43 overall with 19 wins over: UL-Lafayette, SMU (who recovered from Death Penalty), Mid Tenn St., Mizzou St., UL-Monroe, Weber St., Troy St., N. Texas, New Mexico St., Utah St., Central Florida, South Florida; 21 wins over the likes of Ole Miss, Miss St., S. Carolina, and Vandy, and it begins to be clear just how mediocre he is. 67 - 19 - 21 = 27 wins over semi-quality opponents (I say semi because some of those wins include Boise St., SEC teams in bad seasons, and UNLV) in 9 years. He won 10 games this season with the help of an OC he was about to demote. Ridiculous. "

Nuttin' But Trouble wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:31 AM:

" Why doesn't the U of A policy on nepotism extend to sports? Houston and Danny have disgraced our program long enough. "

Will wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:31 AM:

" This has nothing to do with anyone (Malzahn, Mustain, Williams, etc...) being bigger than the team and EVERYTHING to do we Nutt misleading these guys. Mustain and Williams were big-time national recruits. Their skills are in the passing game, which they both hope to take to the next level. Why in God's name would they come to UA? Because Nutt hired Malzahn and lied about changing the offense. Riding McFadden won some games last year...at the expense of the next few. You may win a few games with a one-dimensional, running offense. But you won't win championships...SEC or BCS. "

footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:32 AM:

" To "to footballperiod", if you think Gators won the National Championship because they run the spread, go look at the stats. Their total yards per game is no different than the Hogs...it's practically the same as Vanderbilt a 1-7 team. The one GLARING stat is points allowed. Essentially, that's it. The hogs actually outscored Florida this year without the no huddle/spread. It simply will not work in the SEC ANYWHERE near like it works in High School. If it did, everyone would be running and gunning. What? You think there are a bunch of dumb coaches out there? Just in NWA. "

LRHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:33 AM:

" PLAYERS...all these posts are coming from the springdale library, high school kids that have the football minds of peanuts. Nutt blows away any other coach at recruiting to UA. Nutt is a real man, father and someone who loves our lord. He wouldnt lie to protect FB or anyone. For everyone outside of the state Gus is a joke, a high school joke. UA is a hill-billy nest. For Nutt to get anyone to come there is a amazing. To MM's mom, makes me laugh just addressing a grown mans mom, stay at UA. Be the best you can be and go to the NFL like SuperMatt did. Mom go to work. Your son isnt going to marry you and take you to the NFL with him. "

to Bhamhog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:39 AM:

" You said "Show improvement and we WILL pass more." but show me one time this has been true under Nutt. Never. Since '98, we have steadily declined in the passing game and fail every season at passing when we have to in the big games. The bottom line is and always will be that if you stop the run, you can beat Nutt all day long, even with less talent. "

Low time wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:41 AM:

" I know that we will replace Malzahn, but it really bothers me that the football program has handled this the way that they have. It is bad for recruiting, it is embarrasing that some goes to TUSLA over us. This seems to be the theme of the atheletic program of how we treat people who dream of being a part of arkansas. Malzahn, Ferguesson, Klein, Anderson, and I'm sure there are others. Frank needs to step down, and Nutt needs to leave and go somewhere else. 10 years, no nc championship, no sec championship, and par recruiting in a state that is beginning to get highly recruited by other schools. Would you let your son play for Houston? Not me. "

ConwayHogFan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:42 AM:

" Teresa, everybody knows about the e-mail you sent to Mitch Mustain. Next time you send hate mail, you shouldn't CC it to Danny and Diana. You, Teresa, are part of the problem with Arkansas football. "

Disgusted wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:45 AM:

" Nutt's ego is going to be all we have to show for Arkansas pride because we sure won't have a winning football team. We finally had amazing Arkansas grown talent led by the finest coaching talent of this generation. Throw in the other Arkansas coaches' jealousy and you have an attitude that overrides the need to do what was best for the program. How childish to call Malzahn "High School." What jerks - the attitude starts at the top, exactly where the buck should, but won't, stop. The days of smash-mouth football are over - it is a thinking man's game and Malzahn had it all over Nutt in that department. If Mitch Mustain leaves, I'll never attend another Arkansas game. I have always supported Nutt, but this is the end. Talk about snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. "

footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:48 AM:

" To "d1nonlyhogfan", hey I agree with you about the mediocracy. I'm just saying people don't need to not put their hopes and dreams on Malzahn who hasn't proven himself in college much less the SEC. He's not the answer....There is obviously a lot of pressure for any coach up there coming from the NW money people, moms and dads, Springdale alum, Shiloh alum, the Big Church people. It's all one big network that we don't see and the likes of Wally Hall, etc. refuse to write about. It/They are all part of the massive screw ups being made at the U of A. I can't believe there is another university in the country that has to put up with as much crap. I say clean house, start over with some integrity, and keep the local folks out of the way. "

Malzahn's offense the problem? wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:48 AM:

" I agree, we haven't had a passing game since stoerner left. We have terrible schemes and no one that can develope a qb. Tavaris Jackson, remember him, well now he's in the NFL and he wasn't good enough to play for Arkansas? How is someone that threw the ball 35 times a game, all of a sudden NOT a good qb? You have to PRACTICE the passing game in order to get better at it. Yes, we have the best running back combo in the country, but what happens when you DMac is facing 9 guys in the box? How about if you can run and throw? There's a concept. So now Alex Wood with NFL experience and worked with Culpepper, and Malzahn who coaches have read his book and bought his tape are both gone...and Houston isn't to blame? "

Woo Pig Hog Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:48 AM:

" We got problems and most fans know what the problem is. DMac has to be careful because other teams will gun for him and Jones next year. I want every player on the team to have a chance to play on Sunday. They are all not good enough just like the current coach is not good enough to coach on Saturday at a SEC school. He has had more than enough time to build a team to go to the BCS level. Quality of facilities is not an issue, education level not an issue and fans are demanding but hardcore. Recruiting at Arkansas is not that good. Springdale Brat Pack is not the savior of U of A but if they produce the record will speak volumes for in state recruits. FB does not want in state rivalrys because there is no money in it for U of A. It would help the other schools but not Uof A. He wants to win but he wants the credit for it all. Yes he is an outstanding fund raiser but what has all that money gotten us. Retire Frank and bring in Lou Holtz as the AD. Then we would be cookin with hot grease! Go Hogs! "

Woo Pig Hog Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:49 AM:

Hog Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:49 AM:

" As a Hog fan (and a woman that admits she doesn't know much about football) I have to say it's a shame that the UofA couldn't keep promises made to Gus and it's obvious that he was also lied too. What does this say about the UofA and it's coach? I think they could do much better by getting rid of the problem aka Nutt. Next season is going to be another mediocre year and everyone will be saying "Well, we always have next year" "

d1nonlyhogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:51 AM:

" Footballperiod. Do you honestly think that the I-form with 2 wide wins games consistently? Just watch college football next season. The teams that fully rely on a power running game and clock control are not the teams winning conference championships and bowl games. Even Wisconsin, who was supposedly the poster child team for the power running game used more than 2 receivers all day and ran more complicated routes than 10-yard curls and fly patterns. Oh, and they lost the time of possession, too, but still won the game. And we beat them all day on defense. "

Retiring from the Hogs wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:52 AM:

" I love the hogs, but I can't take it anymore. I'm tired of the political mess up there, I'm tired of Jim Lyndsey, Frank and Houston are liars. I can't support them anymore until they make a change. I actually have grown tired of them and refuse to be apart of something that isn't right. "

Hate Nutt wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:53 AM:

" Title says it all, so it is true Nutt constructively evicted Malzahn using legal terms. "

to footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:53 AM:

" Still waiting for you to remind us when the last time was that Arkansas won an uncontested National Championship or an SEC Championship. Quit snuggling in stats that make you feel good about our losses - the only stats that should matter are conference championships & national championships. How many more years/decades do you want to stick offensive attacks that clearly do not produce championship successes? "

d1nonlyhogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:54 AM:

" I agree with you. Starting from the top, we need to do a clean sweep of the program and get some people in there with a winning attitude. As for Malzahn, I hope that we do get to see him wearing Razorback Red again at some point in the future because I believe he has that winning attitude to go along with his great offensive mind. "

law wrote on Jan 16, 2007 10:55 AM:

" When will Springdale officially succeed from Arkansas and please join any other state in the Union? "

d1nonlyhogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:05 AM:

" To law. Did you mean to say when will they "secede" from Arkansas? Because they have already "succeeded"--14-0 with a 54-20 victory over West Memfrica in the '05 AAAAA State Championship. Oh, and Mustain was 8-0 as a starter this year. Also, Gus Malzahn, as offensive coordintor took us from 12th to 4th in the nation in rushing, from 65th to 23rd nationally in scoring offense, from 47th to 1st nationally in sacks given up, and from 66th to 32nd nationally in total offense. I'd call that success, wouldn't you? "

HogFanInTn wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:07 AM:

" For all of you screaming that we lost our shot at a national championship...I'll let you in on a little secret...you don't start the season ranked 15th, or even 12th (unlikely) and play teams like Troy, SEMO, UL-Monroe and expect to get to the point of being number one or two. You are kidding yourself if you think it's possible. Malzahn did what he felt was right for him..guess what...it's done. Now we move forward. Get a good OC, and see what happens next year. If GM were as good as you think, why didn't some of the pro teams needing new assistant coaches come after him, like the Titans did Norm Chow? The spread alone does not work. We did what we did this year with the run, yes. The defense is what kept us in the games and the special teams is what cost us in the end. Get us a coach that can handle special teams better...keep Reggie Herring and let them do their job. Houston needs to do what he has managed to do for years...recruit the good players and sell the University. Then let the coaches do their job. SEC West this year, SEC Champs next year, National Champs...when FB gets the schedule better...not until. GO HOGS! "

footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:08 AM:

" To "to footballperiod". I'll try to type slower so you can understand. I A-g-r-e-e w-i-t-h y-o-u. Ark has never won an "uncontested" National Championship and to some, the Gators didn't this year. If you think Ark should have opened it up more this year, take that up with McFadden and Jones. And I'm not "snuggling in stats that make me feel good". We possibly had the runner up Heisman and 3rd best running backs on the same team this year and you think we ran too much? We just have to be able to adapt, run when necessary and pass when necessary. So, let's just agree what the hogs are doing is wrong and I hope we can agree Malzahn is not proven. "

Woo Pig Hogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:08 AM:

" The Springdale Brat Pack and Parents are not the saviours of AR football. They are fine players that would not have been so highly touted if they were not in NW AR. Gus is a great coach for high school and will be a good coach for college. No matter what you think about him he got an opportunity and made good on it. U of A has great facilities, education options and fan support now we need a head coach that can get it done. Frank please retire so we can move on. You have done some outstanding fund raising over the years. We then could get Lou Holtz as the AD and start cooking with some really hot grease! When a coach starts coaching to save their job they are no longer coaching to win. Period. "

jaba the hut 1, hut 2 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:10 AM:

" Way to go Frank... Until you die you will be the only coach to win a national championship at Arkansas... congrats... "

El Hog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:19 AM:

" Really, would ANY parent recommend that his/her talented football player son go to the University of Arkansas in the midst of this utter confusion, deception, internal discord, and future uncertainty? "

Going Nutts wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:24 AM:

" Hogs will never when another national championship as long a Broyles is at the helm. He doesn't want them to win, so he can have bragging rights to being the ONLY Arkansas coach to win a national championship. "

hogleather wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:26 AM:

" one more comment wheres the UoA alumni at where is their support once the money start to swindle coming in i wonder just what the main swindlers at the UoA will do .... up the cost of the education there?????? "

pigslop wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:27 AM:

" Danny Nutt is a liar and a sorry coach. Houston Nutt is a liar and a sorry coach. Coach Broyles you really have messed this up! I thought you and Jim Lindsey had better sense. This is only going to get worse!! Coach Malzahn was our ONLY hope for the Arkansas fans. I, for one will drop my Broyles Matthews Scholarship donation and buying tickets until some control over the program is reached. Come on Frank!! You know what to do!!! "

the real decoy wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:27 AM:

" You people crack me up. You think a high school offense can be integrated effectively against SEC defenses in 1 year? C'mon. Not to mention that DMac and FJ don't fit very well into that scheme - so thank god HN had the sense to go with the proven assets we have instead of taking a chance on unproven Malzahn and Mustain. Don't get me wrong I like Malzahn he'll be a great coach somewhere else where he is wanted and not forced in. Bad situation all around. I hope we can recover "

Converted HDN Hater wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:37 AM:

" This is proof that AD's and Head Coaches should have term limits. "

Dan Snyder wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:38 AM:

" I've been a long time fan and foundation supporter. That is now over with until I see a wholesale house cleaning at the U of A. Coach Malzahn is a first class person and has been treated poorly by many at the University. I am very disappointed in this entire mess. Shame on everyone that forced Gus to leave. "

JMP wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:41 AM:

" What ever happened to the mandatory retirement age here in Arkansas. I thought Broyles was an employee of the state? Frank, do us all a favor and resign. You are killing Arkansas football. You won't be getting my $3800 next year, that's for sure. "

funnythingis wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:42 AM:

" No one will do anything about it, I say we all go to the campus with Banners demanding we want Gus back as head coach and donate Houston Nutt to coach Pea Ridge high school ball "

C Hogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:44 AM:

" We only have to put up with Nutt's mediocrity for one last season. After 2007 disappointment, he will be out...finally. "

CARDFAN wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:44 AM:

" Run left. Run right. Roll out right, throw 4 yard pass. Punt. 6-5. Lose (fill in the blank) bowl game. Rinse. Repeat. OC? What for? "

Not So Quick To Blame wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:45 AM:

" There is plenty of blame to go around to all parties/sides. I doubt that any of us on this site know all the facts. I for one, will continue to support the Razorbacks through thick and thin. I do not care who is the head coach, OC, DC, head trainer, or QB. I expect the UA to put the best people in place and to succeed. That is their job, get the people in place in order to succeed. I do not ask them for help with directing the company of which I am President. I am a UA graduate and have been a season ticket holder and contributor to the RF since 1981 when I was transferred to Tulsa and was close enough to attend all the home games in football, baseketball, and baseball. I take immense pride in the UA and will not let others detract from my pride. The sun will come up tomorrow, the world will coninue to revolve, and I will continue to work dilligently in my very demanding profession. For those that will stop buying season tickets and making RF contributions, then I may benefit from your decision. Maybe I will be able to get my seats improved without increasing my scholarship contribution. I will be at the ball games supporting the Razorbacks! GO HOGS!!!! "

C Hogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:45 AM:

" Then we can hire Guz back as head coach. "

Hard2BaFan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:48 AM:

" Bottom line is we will never know now what could have been with Gus. What we DO know is what we have had for years and will probably get for years to come. Yeah, Nutt is a great recruiter. He should be a car salesman. Bad part is as soon as a player wants him to live up to his promises he gives them their release immediately. Tavares wanted to throw. Pushed out. MJ wanted to throw. Nobody to teach him how. Dick and Mustain want to throw. Good grief people, thats what QB's want to do at any level. The system needed a chance to work or they should have never brought him for that reason. Just for fun, the last two heavily recruited Arkanas QB's that ended up leaving the program were either drafted or signed as free agents in the NFL. Jackson, Cherry "

to footballperiod wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:48 AM:

" Take that up with McFadden and Jones? Why... do McFadden and Jones call the plays? Sure, we just have to be able to adapt, run when necessary and pass when necessary... tell me the last time you saw Houston "adapt" his plan of attack during a game - he can't, because his ego is more important to him then winning championships. Yeah, I'd say Houston limited us with the run in the last part of the season. What the Hogs are doing is not wrong - they are just doing what their head coach tells them. I certainly agree Malzahn is not proven... and you think the best way to prove him is for Houston to scrap his plays and run him off at the end of the season? When you see Tulsa start to ignite next season while we finish with a losing season, go hug Houston & Frank. "

LRHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:50 AM:

" D-Mac and the rest won the title. Not Gus. D-Mac is greatness, of which UA has not had..ever. D. Nutt got D-Mac to UA. Dont forgett who the real stars at UA are. The amazing D-Mac and the rest of the players. Talk to Spurrier, Boise State, and the current National Champions about how poorly Malzahn's type of offense works on a regular basis. Then go back to class, lunch period is over high school posters. Anyone that would sell their tickets really should. If that is real, which I know it isnt. D.Nutt if you know him, I did I went to LRCH with the Nutts and UA. He is the real deal, a hero, a carismatic football coach and player. Everyone that is neg. go blog on Springdale my space and leave the football to Little Rock champs like the Nutts. "

Nutt is awful wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:51 AM:

" He isn't a great recruiter. He isn't even a good recruiter. Seen where we finish in the recruiting rankings year after year? I hate this coaching staff and this administration. Gus is the best coach to come out of Arkansas in 30 years. And we find some way to screw it up. Yet a coach like Nutt seems to have immunity for life. Thats why we're Arkansas... "

Patrick Henry wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:54 AM:

" Do not let the truth be exterminated. Frank Broyles made a strategic mistake by handling damage control in the media yesterday. By doing so, he exposed himself as a liar and a petty man. Despite earning the title of National Offensive Coordinator of the year, Malzahn was forced out of his job at Arkansas; contrary to Broyles' claims, Malzahn did not leave for Tulsa to pursue a promotion. No doubt the Broyles Machine was also behind the lies that were spread throughout the media that defamed the Springdale players and parents. Broyles and Nutt are destroying all that is good about our beloved Razorbacks. Both must go! Until they do -- and as painful as this may be -- withhold your financial support for the football team. "

hogfaninla wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:55 AM:

" I agree with you completely,HogFaninTn...It's unfortunate that this has happened, but it happened. So quit whining and get over it. I'm not a HDN fan, but I'm a Hog fan through and through. Good times and bad. Cut me and I bleed cardinal red. You say to stop donating money and attending games but in the same breath, say to continue to support the players. How can you do that? Don't you know that if you hurt the program because of your dislike to the department, that it also hurts the kids? Obviously you are not true hog fans. Has anyone forgotten that we were picked to finish 4th in the West? Malzahn helped us get to where we did, but if he really wasn't calling the plays, just how much did he help? Quit whining. Support your team, good or bad. Or leave. We don't need Hog fans with so much negativity. We've got lots of promise for next year. Get on board or find another school. It makes me sad to think that you call yourselves Razorbacks. We don't need fans like you. "

Talent has left the Building wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:56 AM:

" The Talent just walked out the door!!! Good luck Tulsa God Blessed you. "

LRHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:58 AM:

" To say Tulsa will ever be great like OU or OSU. You really dont know Football. "

to LRHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:59 AM:

" Nutt... A "hero"? SEC Championships = 0 National Championships = 0 Go drink more Kool-Aid. "

John Jones wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:00 PM:

" DMac is a great player, but he would not have received Heisman consideration without Gus Malzahn's playcalling. Remember that just the year before he coached Mustain to several National Player of the Year awards. Malzahn knows how to utilize his players. It's sad to say, but DMac (and Jones) will suffer greatly from Malzahn's departure. "

LRHog idiot wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:00 PM:

" Tulsa will be greater than U of A "

Ask D-Mac wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:00 PM:

" If he would have liked to have had Gus back, he would have took some of the pressure off D-Mac and Jones and made them look even better, now all you have to do is stop the run and you will win the game and D-Mac wont have a shot at the trophy. Mark that down in your little black book. Sure wish I could post where I got that information from. I bet I could turn some heads if I could "

Grue wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:01 PM:

" Gus was a tool -- he was only hired to ensure that Nutt got Mustain and therefore kept his job. Damien was just a bonus. I doubt if Nutt ever wanted Mustain -- at least not to fully take advantage of his skills. If Mustain got out of AR, Nutt was probably gone, and he knew it. Now with 10 wins, Nutt has probably a 2 year leash (until both DMac and Felix are gone). "

hogfaninla wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:03 PM:

" Clarification (message aimed at all of you "so-called" fans, not HogFaninTn: I agree with you completely,HogFaninTn...It's unfortunate that this has happened, but it happened. So "everyone else on here" needs to quit whining and get over it. I'm not a HDN fan, but I'm a Hog fan through and through. Good times and bad. Cut me and I bleed cardinal red. "Several of" you say to stop donating money and attending games but in the same breath, say to continue to support the players. How can you do that? Don't you know that if you hurt the program because of your dislike to the department, that it also hurts the kids? Obviously you are not true hog fans. Has anyone forgotten that we were picked to finish 4th in the West? Malzahn helped us get to where we did, but if he really wasn't calling the plays, just how much did he help? Quit whining. Support your team, good or bad. Or leave. We don't need Hog fans with so much negativity. We've got lots of promise for next year. Get on board or find another school. It makes me sad to think that "all of" you call yourselves Razorbacks. We don't need fans like you." "

PapaHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:05 PM:

" This sums up why Gus left: http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php/topic,101848.msg1434530.html#msg1434530 "

to hogfaninla wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:05 PM:

" go back to your crack pipe "

Mike Jensen wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:05 PM:

" Let's be realistic about the entire state of affairs. We have 2 professional coaches, coaches that can and do the job every year with a lot of handicaps- Dave Van Horn and John McDonnel. Send your money in to support those 2 programs, and those 2 only- they deserve more recognition than they get, and you don't see them jerking people around. If you were head of a business and had results like we have had in BB and FB, the CEO would be fired- well folks, this is a business and it's time. "

John Jones wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:09 PM:

" Our players deserve better that Nutt and Broyles! It's time to cut out the cancer! "

Sad wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:20 PM:

" This is a truly sad story. It is my hope that something positive will eventually result from this. I think that Gus will be successful and will eventually be a head coach in the not so distant future. The Razorbacks have a lot of talented players and we will have a winning season next year - probably not 10 wins like this year. I do not forsee the team being as successful as 2006 team though. I think that the Razorbacks will continue to have moderate success, but we will not be able to consistently be a contender in the SEC West. HDN's teams kind of remind me of LSU's teams under DeNardo - can win some games, but never a power (except LSU had more talent than than the Razorbacks) due to mis-management. I hope to be wrong, but over the long term, I do not forsee the Razorbacks rise above the level that they have been performing. "

DH wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:22 PM:

" Hey, the link papahog sent, READ IT. whether you agree or disagree, just read it all. WOW: http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php/topic,101848.msg1434530.html#msg1434530 " "

Brent Jensen wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:30 PM:

" The continued lack of integrity with this program disgusts me. Gus was used and so were the Springdale kids and the other Freshmen recruits. They were used to sell tickets and put $$$ in Frank's pocket. Then they were cast aside. They have lost my donations and season tickets. I will no longer support this program until Broyles is gone. I have been a Razorback fan for over 30 years and will continue to support the Hogs but not with my money. "

HoginNewYork wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:32 PM:

" As usual the good 'ol boy system prevails, I just ask all of you donors and season ticket holders, When are you going to stop perpetuating these Idiots (both Broyles and hi's evil mini me, Nutt). The equation is very simple: NO BOOSTER MONEY = NO TICKETS SALES = NO BROYLES= NO MINI ME (NUTT) "

Please Read Below wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:32 PM:

" Mike Jensen wrote on January 16, 2007 12:06 PM: "Let's be realistic about the entire state of affairs. We have 2 professional coaches, coaches that can and do the job every year with a lot of handicaps- Dave Van Horn and John McDonnel. Send your money in to support those 2 programs, and those 2 only- they deserve more recognition than they get, and you don't see them jerking people around. If you were head of a business and had results like we have had in BB and FB, the CEO would be fired- well folks, this is a business and it's time." "

FrankRorie68 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:40 PM:

" I have lived in Southern California since 1968. Graduated Russellville High 1963. Love my Razorbacks and am a die hard fan no matter what. Frank Broyles and Houston Nutt deserve respect not condemnation from Razorback Fans. The U of A is going to continue to position itself as a regular top 10 football program. Good coaches have to make tough unpopular decisions. Apparently, HDN has chosen David Lee to help the Hogs become a consistent top ten caliber team. If this works out, the team will benefit. The passing attack is pitiful but hiring a new solid quarterbacks/offensive coach, even David Lee, will not instantaneously make Mustain or Dick into a Tony Romo. Losing Malzahn is just a bump in the road. Gus Malzahn is a very good coach who deserves a chance to implement his own offensive plan. I hope that he is successful. I flew in my family for the Ark vs. USC game in 2006. We lost but we recovered. We almost beat the Gators in the SEC title game. Continuing to request the firing of Coach Nutt and the replacement of Broyles is a total downer. Whining and sniveling doesn't cut it. Count your blessings and move on. Losing Malzahn hurts but we will recover and have another good season in 2007. Go Hogs Go. "

Ghogg wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:46 PM:

" So what does the UCA Bears' 2007 schedule look like? "

hopeful hog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:53 PM:

" i hope that in 10 yrs this football program is a football program and not a soap opera. my son wants to be a Razorback more than anything in the world and thankfully right now he doesnt want to be a Football player- doesnt anyone see that Broyles' and Nutt's shining moments are over? get a grip get on with it and turn the program around b4 you lose your support system "

ozarkrebel wrote on Jan 16, 2007 12:58 PM:

" As a secondary Hawg fan I can tell you that I just think Houston Nutt made a huge mistake in letting Mahlzan go. Not only would Gus brought about a tremendous passing attack but the element of surprise would have been there. David Lee--You have got to be kidding me. Wasnt he on the staff of Steve Sloan at one time--pitiful just pitiful "

DissapointedHogFan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:01 PM:

" Guys, last summer it was so exciting heading into the preseason! We had some awesome players coming in, a new OC and a new offesive scheme on the horison. Now in the aftermath of HDN and Frank screwing everything up AGAIN, what do we have to look forward to this summer as season starts to roll around? Another 5-7 season? Maybe we will get lucky and hit 6-6, then we can get invited to the Looser Bowl, and get out butts kicked again! Thanks guys! At least we won't have our hopes up...We know what to expect. "

Long Time Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:06 PM:

" I thought we were on the right track but now I see we are heading back to where we started. There is no way we get a championship next year. We have to win a SEC championship first. This year was the closest Nutt will ever get. We had a heisman candidate and we couldn't get it done. Well it looks like we are back to a 6 or 7 win season next year. Even the schedule has been changed to make it easier for Nutt. We will finish 3rd in the conference and get a bowl. We will be 3 plays away from a 10 win season and be saying wait until next year. This is apparently all they want anymore. It's now about winning anymore its only about money. Malzahn was brought in to save Nutt's job and it worked. I will keep my donation money until we have a new head coach, and this is after 20 years of support. "

New to area wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:10 PM:

" Who is funding Nutt's $1,000,000 pay check. It can't be all state funded? "

LoveMyHOGSinTX wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:14 PM:

" FrankRorie68 - Amen to you! I love my Razorbacks and always will. I too am disappointed, but will never, never whine and be negative about MY HOGS! My husband thinks I'm a fanatic and I guess I am. Way down here in Longhorn Land, I feel disconnected and take pride in my HOG stickers, etc. I took my daughter to the ARK-TX game on Sept. 13, 2003. My dad thought I was nuts for going, but was so happy to see my HOGS play and even happier when they WON! I'll never NOT support my team. You whiners need to let it go. You are all a bunch of fair weather fans. Our "boys" deserve better - they played their hearts out this season. I, for one, will continue to support my team. GO HOGS GO! "

FairWeatherFan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:25 PM:

" If fair weather fan means to be here for all the good years and the bad years and still go to games, still talk about them avidly at work, still buy Razorback merchandise, then maybe I am fair weather. I do however claim the right to voice my opinion of the program even if it hurts the feelings of those who so willingly give their feeble minds to the hypnotist. "

Phil of Allen Texas wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:41 PM:

" I was born (1958) and raised in Arkansas. I came to Texas in 1986 because there were no good engineering jobs in Arkansas. I still support the hogs and live in Allen, Texas. I bet Nathan Dick goes to Tulsa. Frank Broyles: Let me explain what we are looking for in a Razorback Football team!!!! Grantland Rice, dean of American sports-writers was born Novemember 1,1880 and died July 12, 1954. Tim Cohane, sports editor of Look magazine from 1944 to 1965, founded the Grantland Rice Award to honor the annual college football national champion as selected by the Football Writers Association of America. 1964 Arkansas It is your responsibility to ensure this event happens again. You fired a great coach Lou Holtz and tried to get him back twice. Either retire and give Nutt that job or make a bold move to show Arkansans we mean business over the next 2 years to do it again. 40+ years of not repeating as CHAMPS. reflects on you more than anyone else. You know the big money players. Get Jimmy Johnson for a 3 year deal and move Nutt into your position. He loves Arkansas sports but the question is do you love it enough to make such a bold move. I think Jimmy would do it for a short 3 year deal. "

David Lee is New OC! wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:45 PM:

" Announced here in Dallas on the radiostation. "

To Woo Pig Hogface wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:47 PM:

" To say that the Springdale kids 'Wouldn't have been so highly touted if not from NW Arkansas' might be the most ridiculous statement I read. Remember that USC team that kicked our heads in the last two years? Apparently, they thought pretty highly of D.Williams. "

What Title? wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:50 PM:

" You know another way of saying 'SEC West Title' is 'Second Place,' right? Big deal. Do you really feel the R'Backs are on the upswing? The three game losing streak doesn't give me warm and fuzzies about next year. "

UW Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:54 PM:

" I'm a Wisconsin fan but have always taken interest in Arkansas...an underrated gem in the SEC. We'd love to have Mustain, Williams, Cleveland, Norman, and anyone else that was only 'highly touted' because they're from NW Ark. From an outsider's perspective, you guys F'd this up royally. If you didn't want Malzahn and his offense, then you shouldn't have hired him. Oh wait, then the recruits would have gone elsewhere and HNutt would have been canned. "

LovemyHOGSinTX wrote on Jan 16, 2007 1:54 PM:

" Dear FairWeatherFan - I can appreciate one's right to vent one's frustrations and one's right to voice an opinion, but does one ever take the time to think about what our players think when they read such negative comments? I constantly have to tell my ten-year-old that such negativity only brings a team down - and I'm only referring to his pony baseball team! Nothing compares to the vile comments posted here. Whatever feelings one has for the coaching staff, etc., our players should be supported and do you think this is support??? I am just as competitive as the next person - trust me. I love to win. I'm not one of these touchy-feely kind of women, I love to win, but I, first and foremost, support my team! I love my Razorbacks and think they deserve better from our fan base. That's all I'm saying, and as a true Razorback fan, if you are one, you'd understand that. "

Chip Wright wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:03 PM:

" Demote Gus? Plan to hire back a coach that couldn't cut it the first time? Are you kidding me? I didn't expect Gus and the Springdale kids to singlehandedly save this season, but, Gus did show with his playcalling abilities that he can utilize whatever talent is on campus to make a program successful. Ol' Nuttjob got quick trigger when Mitch was 8-0 and Gus was looking better than the egomaniacal buffoon. I understand Mitch threw an interception, but when Casey struggled, the Ol' Quick Trigger got arthritis. Amazing how a multimillionaire's ego can get in the way of something a 17 year old said prior to becoming a Hog and how he just couldn't stand Gus' success. Frank, I think you need to go spend more time with your new bride. You have helped this program immensely in the PAST, but we are in 2007, not 1967. Running CONSTANTLY does not win championships. Case in point, Florida, Texas, et al. "

Chip Wright wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:04 PM:

" Re:David Lee is New OC! Big Whoop! He couldn't cut it here before, what makes you think a film jockey can now? Besides, I thought we were cutting costs in the football program? "

RE:Chip Wright wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:15 PM:

" Didn't say if I thought it was good or not, just letting you know. By the way, why do you put your name on your post. No one cares who you are. Hey everybody, CHIP WRIGHT just made a post! "

AlwaysAHogFan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:17 PM:

" To all those who claim they will not spend another dime going to games to support the Razorbacks until Nutt and Broyles are gone, can I have your option on season tickets for next year? "

David Lee wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:18 PM:

" Forgive my ignorance, but who is this guy? So he has coached for Arkansas before? What was his role at Dallas? "

David Lee Roth wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:22 PM:

" A boisy, boisy, bop, diddy-dop! "

Cuz, IIIIIIII ain't got nobody wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:24 PM:

" Nobody, cares about me, nobody cuz, IIIIIII'm so sad and lonely houston, won't your hire me, cuz i'm so loney "

JR3 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:26 PM:

" Given the multitude or rumors swirling around Nutt program, is anyone surprised by yet another idiotic move by Nutt & Co.? With Frank saying that Gus' offense won't work in the SEC (someone tell Urban Meyer and the #1 Gators) and that Nutt's philosophy is to reduce plays (rather than Gus's HUNH to increase plays and exhaust the Defense) how could he stay? Heck, Nutt never even read Gus' Book - isn't that what you do if you happen to hire a published coach? This circus will continue and our expectations must be lowered yet again. Go Hogs! Nutt, just go,... "

JR3 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:30 PM:

" Double his salary and demote the Rival OC of the year,.. BRILLIANT! "

IAMOUT wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:38 PM:

" Hate to see this coach leave. Our cornerbacks don't have a clue as to look for the ball, their heads never turn to look for the ball because its hard to chase someone when your looking at them from behind. Bobby Allen please, Murray state mafia. Special teams James Shibest, lets see just in the last 3 games how many miscues was their on special teams? He recruits jucos well. So what! Recruit high school kids that actually have a grade point when they recieve their high school degree. GM was never allowed to install his offense. We will never now if it would've worked here. Gators won NC with spread, but GOD said it won't work, so Dale was given his excuse to run his same old tired arse offense. 3rd and 20.....can you say iso right smoke draw. Dang it. IAMOUT. "

Woo Pig Hogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:43 PM:

" I never said they weren't fine players I said it would not have been as big a deal about them if they were not from up here in NW AR. They have not proven supermen as a lot of people think they can. Arkansas is full of awesome players that don't get any attention because where they live. They can not be expected to save a dying program. If Nutt can't recruit here in his own backyard then where can he recruit is my point. The Springdale Brat Pack and Parents need to think about the team they play for on Saturday not the team they want to play for on Sunday! Look at DMac, F JOnes and Matt Jones of the past. Talent will show off more when you play as a team. 11 players going both ways! D. Williams never had his heart in AR and I am sure he was lied to but he is as of yet not a College super star. The CFL and Arena Football is full of players as good or better than any of the Springdale Boys. They got to prove themselves to play on Sunday. "

Hey LoveMyHogsinTX, wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:47 PM:

" Quit speaking, go cook something "

LRHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:56 PM:

" Ok, now I know your a bunch on high school homers..you posted Tulsa will be better than UA. Been here ten years working in tulsa, they arent better than anyone. Kragthorpe took them to places they have never been, and never will again. As any TU alum, which by the way think Gus is a joke. Along with anyone from in-breedin hill-billys. All the season ticket holders..joke..really just springdale homers in the school library posting..write your ticket row and seat number I want to see who's that dumb to think Gus was D1.. "

LoveMyHogsInTX wrote on Jan 16, 2007 2:59 PM:

" Sorry, I have a real job here down here in TX - from that degree I got at ARK. We've come a long way, baby! In fact, why don't you go cook something? "

LRHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:00 PM:

" IF you read these posts..they sound like a bunch of kids. I bet they are. All the ones that said they were dropping their season tickets...post your row and seat number, bet the only seats you have are on a big yellow bus. "

To Hogs fans wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:01 PM:

" Do you know why HDN and FB are still the ones calling the shots at the U of A?....because in the land of dumb...dumb and dumber are kings!!!...ain't that right Jetro!! "

AC360 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:07 PM:

" For everyone that wants Houston and Frank gone, boycott the Troy State Game in Fayetteville and make a statement! Call every media outlet in the state and tell them that's what's going on. When 100 people show up for the game, maybe then HDN and FB will know just how many people want them gone. "

LoveMyHOGsinTX wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:16 PM:

" Nothin' like rollin' around in the mud with a bunch of pigs! Well, to all you loyal HOG fans, "Keep your spirits up!" Sure do miss God's country - despite all you negative people! I love F'ville, HOG country and all those lovely HOG fans on game day! God bless! "

I told you wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:16 PM:

" False Hope! Hog Football is a joke. Why do fans continue to believe in a fantasy? Don't you know that Broyles doesn't want a coach to cause Arkansans to forget about him? Or a coach to be as successful as him? Arkansas is mediocre, and inconsistent. They can't recruit on the national level as Ohio State, Notre Dame, USC, Florida, Texas, Michigan. They can't even compete even in the South for that matter. Neither will they ever be ranked in the top 25 year in and year out like the teams listed in my post. One out every 6-10yrs the program looks competitive, only because other teams are down; and this makes the fans excited! Losers "

MemphisFan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:24 PM:

" Hey Frank, you just lost my financial support. Why don't you go back to Georgia and let someone with intelligence run this program. Remember fans, money talks. That's right, money talks. Nothing speaks louder. "

houston rocks me wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:28 PM:

" The bloggers killing our great program with this internal fighting. Somebody make it stop "

houston rocks me wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:29 PM:

" http://loserwithsocks.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/the-springdale-divas-why-gus-malzahn-bolted/ "

squirrelhog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:30 PM:

" There are so many things to say, so many comments to reply to I don't know where to start. The part about Gus's role being reduced after him being the talk of the industry all season is an amazing tribute to the incompetence of the head coach, bordering on downright paranoia and mental instability. Other examples can be found, but you may have to go back much further than the history of college football. Several Roman emperors come to mind. A Napolean complex could apply, but Napolean actually accomplished greatness first so that lets Nutt off the hook on that one. I supported Nutt for years and accepted his shortcomings as I try to do with everyone else. I could live with the fact that he was not the most innovative offensive mind around, that there were other programs with lesser facilities that had passed us by, seemingly more very year. But what I cannot live with is that Nutt has proven to be a deceitful, comsumate, pathological liar that will say practically anything to get the pressure off of himself and keep his job. And I think it bears mentioning that the detractors who were saying these things all season were absolutely right. I disagreed with most of them on similar forums, but they were absolutely right all along. Nutt is a disgrace and an embarassment to the Razorback program and the state of Arkansas. "

Woo Pig Hogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:33 PM:

" Lack of integrated coaching is killing the program. The rubberband has been strectched to its limit and now it is broken. Watch out for the shrapnel. But in all honesty who can AR get to replace Nutt? Do we have any real, not imagined or fantasy, chance of getting a top shelf coach like Saban, Spurrier or anyone of that caliber? I am curious to hear what you all think? "

houston rocks me wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:39 PM:

" loserwithsocks.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/the-springdale-divas-why-gus-malzahn-bolted/ "

houston rocks me wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:40 PM:

" my hart is braking http://loserwithsocks.wordpress.com/2007/01/16/the-springdale-divas-why-gus-malzahn-bolted/ "

Could have had Butch wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:41 PM:

" Building a home in NW Arkansas, interested in the job, and low and behold Houston finally starts winning, and he knows that he won't get a chance so he bolts to NC. "

Pig Fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:45 PM:

" Tulsa might not be better than UofA overall but I bet they have a better record than Arkansas next year. They are hiring David Lee because he is a yes man. His record is 11 -41 as head coach. Face it Nutt doesn't like being outdone by a high school coach. It pays to brown nose Frank. Do we really remember him leaving last time? I don't think so. "

hogscalled wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:59 PM:

" 1 year and a freshman QB is not enough time to change your offense. Its different when everone you play runs a 4.4 40. When given the chance we did not throw well, or catch well. We had two great RB's, so we ran the ball. As many have said Mcfadden was the best QB on the team this year. However, having defended the 06 game plan, not allowing Gus and his recruits grow in to a new game plan is a mistake. Where ever he plays, Mustain will get better with experiance. This was a poor decision coming off a successful year, and it will hurt. "

Joe Bob wrote on Jan 16, 2007 3:59 PM:

" For those of you that have not heard, Gary Crowton was just hired as offensive coordinator at LSU. He will install a passing offense at LSU. Something that the HOGS have not and apparently will not attempt to do. It is easy to stop the hog offense without the possibility of passing. the problem this season was we did not even try to build a passing game. HDN was afraid to throw the ball. For those of you that know how important confidence is to a qb, did you realize that the only players allowed to attempt a pass later in the season were DMAC, an ex-qb from the USC game, and a wide receiver. These qbs noticed that the head coach played scared. I had no problem running the football. With these RBS, I would run them but without a passing attack, we got stuffed the last three losses. the spread would have worked at UA and you can run out of it. It spreads the field so that 9 men can not be in the box to defend against the run. I wish Malzahn the best! He was not allowed to run his offense and everyone knows. David Lee is a has been and has only coached option. Hey bring in Ken Hatfield as offensive coordinator. Nutt would love the old flexbone! "

Down On HDN wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:08 PM:

" Turn your tv's on... Nutt's problems just got deeper. Mustain just left. Moved out of the dorm, Nutt won't grant him a release, and Mustain says screw it he will go somewhere else on his own dime to get away. Nutt can't control this program right now! "

Razorback JIHAD wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:18 PM:

" To be a fan is a hard thing to be. I love the Hogs but my we are in some serious slop. "

Highpockets wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:24 PM:

" I hope we don't have to play Tulsa anytime in the near future. I especially hope it's not a bowl game. Ref. Razorback Basketball vs Missouri and Mike Anderson. Frank...you've done it again! "

pubb13 wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:26 PM:

" I just got a call from a friend and he said the same thing. Anybody buy the rights to "www.firehoustonnutt.com" yet? "

Down On HDN and Broyles! wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:35 PM:

" Sounds like more issues from Nutt that qill question his integrity, honesty, and leadership skills. Everything is imploding around he and Broyles and they don't have what it takes to right the ship. Unbelievable! How long do we have to continue with this crap from those two? I love hat University and wish those players well, But tomorrow isn't soon enough for Broyles and Nutt to hit the road. VERY VERY disapointed in things on the hill these days. "

Lee Edrington wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:38 PM:

" Hey LRHog I don't have season tickets but I go to every home game and the bowl games. I don't have a seat on a yellow bus but my name is in the sidewalk at the UofA. And I'm ashamed of Houston and Frank. They have ruined MY football team. R. Lee Edringotn BSIE 1982 "

Erik wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:41 PM:

" Well, I must say no surprise. I am a Razorback fan from afar. Even our press does not like the situation at Arkansas. I saw where Ark. was ranked like 12th in the power ratings but would have been higher if not for the "soap opera, that is Arkansas". You guys really need to can this idiot, Nutt and hope the loser AD retires soon. Arkansas had the chemistry for a Championship and the "Nutt's" are flushing it. "

mumbles wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:43 PM:

" KFSM 5 says its true, Mitch is gone. I can't blame him. "

mitchsucks wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:49 PM:

" I wish we could just fire some of the idiot fans in this state who look at a 10 win season, and cry because they didn't throw the ball effectively enough to win the last three games. 10 wins... did any of you so-called "fans" think that was possible before the start of the season? And as for mitch, he might just make a quarterback in the "not ready for primetime" conference USA... Oh... and Beck... I hope you enjoy watching mitch not be able to win the starting job at tulsa... Be sure to contact the AD there, so that you can get him a more suitable offense, which displays his inept passing skills. "

Bulldogfan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:49 PM:

" I think the hogs fans should show up at the complex and demand the two jokers quit!! Lets have a real tailgate party. its not too cold to protest outside the complax. "

10 wins wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:54 PM:

" 10 wins against a weak SEC this year. We should of lost 4 games MS,Vandy,Ala and SC. "

dogman wrote on Jan 16, 2007 4:58 PM:

" Arkansas doesn't look to promising on New years Day games. Maybe we should be in conf USA "

mitchsucks wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:01 PM:

" 10 wins wrote on January 16, 2007 4:54 PM: " 10 wins against a weak SEC this year. We should of lost 4 games MS,Vandy,Ala and SC. " I thought this was settled with the SEC's dominating bowl record... PAY ATTENTION ! "

not a fan wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:03 PM:

" 10 wins yes 4-5 against high school class teams. Give me a break! "

hnutt@uark.edu wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:04 PM:

" He has destroyed this program. No in state kid will want to go there again. Ben Cleveland is next "

mitchsucks wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:06 PM:

" "10 wins yes 4-5 against high school class teams. Give me a break!" Yes... which would dominate the big ten, pac ten, acc, as well as the dinky dozen... "

UNBELIEVABLE!!! wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:11 PM:

" I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS. ANYONE THAT STILL SUPPORTS NUTT, YOU NEED TO GO WITH HIM WHEN HE LEAVES. There is no way I will support him or believe one thing that he says "

Stan Heath wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:13 PM:

" THANKS HOUSTON!!!! "

TopDog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:14 PM:

" Nutt destroyed the program with his lies and BS. He needs to see brother Ronnie and repent!!!! "

mitchsucks wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:22 PM:

" Who is the coach of the University of Arkansas? Houston Nutt. He coached them to a 10 win season and a SEC west championship. He took them to a New Years day bowl, (the best non-BCS bowl), and if our quarterbacks and receivers, had been able to get the job done we would have won. We have the Heisman trophy leading candidate returning next year, who has told everyone that he was born to be a razorback... those are the kind of guys i want on my campus... "

Hey Mitchsucks wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:27 PM:

" You enjoy watching high school offenses. You enjoy getting lied too. If the staff was SO suprised about Malzahn leaving, how come David Lee is already getting ready to be introduced as the new OC? You are the kind of guy I want out of the fan base. "

OwassoHog wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:27 PM:

" Yep, Houston, YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. You need to go!!! Do you ya'll say that we all chip in and send the moving van to Houston's house now. "

mitchsucks wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:34 PM:

" Get your facts straight... they told malzhan he would have a co-offensive coordinator before HE chose to leave... that doesn't mean anyone else knew about it... as for me leaving the fan base, i am in the REAL fan base... the one who supports his coach when he wins 10 in a row in the SEC... you and your ilk from the darkside just don't get it... "

Houston wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:35 PM:

" "Just wait until next year" The Arkansas Football Motto. There will be plenty of tickets next year. Glad I'm not paying face value. "

mitchsucks wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:41 PM:

" no.... recently the Arkansas motto has been, " lets fire a coach who wins, runs a clean program, and make him apoligise for running the best tandem running backs in the country, instead of throwing it 70 times a game, and losing" "

upthere wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:44 PM:

" What a joke..Is Houston just a yes man to Frank and Frank is keeping away and making Houston take the blunt. I say both need to GO now. They have messed up things on the hill big time. I wish Gus and Mitch the very best. Don't ask for money from me anymore... "

dogman wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:45 PM:

" Mitch will be another Tarvaris Jackson. Another star quarterback that Houston ran off. It's time for old Frank to go. "

Loser wrote on Jan 16, 2007 5:52 PM:

" I believe the last coach to get fired at Arkansas was Nolan Richardson. We still have the same football coach even after several crappy seasons. You have to be really bad to get fired anymore. "

Name Yourself out in the open wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:03 PM:

" Put your First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name on your post with city and state location, if you ARE NOT AFRAID to admit who you are. Otherwise keep hiding behind an unrecognizeable screen name. It's up to you. It takes zero guts and zero courage to hide behind a screen name and say negative things about the Hog program. Admit it, you're afraid to name who you are, complainers. An assistant coach is a trouble-maker if several of the other assistant coaches dislike him strongly...that was Malzahn. Good ridance to the Razorback program! "

Poster from other SEC teams wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:12 PM:

" Many of the critical posts about the Razorback program is from fans of LSU, Auburn, and Alabama. This site has no sign-up policy to keep them away. So, they fans of other teams write nasty things to stir up us Razorback fans. I bet 50% of the negative posts are from fans of other SEC teams. Big deal! "

Next year vs Tulsa wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:22 PM:

" Next year Tulsa will win C-USA and Nutt's typical 6-5 year will send us both to the Liberty Bowl - and then there will be all this space for comments from the Nutt lovers and spread offense haters. Can't wait. "

Financial Support Lost? wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:26 PM:

" You could total up the financial donations from the complainers on this site, and it would total more than $676.23. So, Broyles is NOT shaking in his boots over losing any real money from posters on this site. Big financial donors talk directly to the Atheletic Department, not the internet griping messages placed here. "

Juan Garcia Abrego wrote on Jan 16, 2007 6:36 PM:

" I am from Springdale AR. Mitch please stay at home "

To Financial Support Lost? wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:17 PM:

" I may sit in the cheap seats but I can tell you this most of us Hog Fans do! i will not be in my seat next year without some changes nor will about 10 of my friends so that is the beginning. "

blaster wrote on Jan 16, 2007 7:33 PM:

" I hear talk that Gus didn't get to run his offense. Well if Houston won ten games without Gus, then Gus needs to go. Any coach would take 10 games a year. He is going to have a co-coordinator over there in that giant conference so what's the beef. This is not high school ball. Last time I looked running the ball is offense. So with two of the nations best runners, why pass when the star qb couldn't make the grade as a passer in Div. 1, YET. He needs to grow some hair and learn to play in the big time. I am sure glad we didn't go 1-10. I think you guys would commit hari-kari or burn the school. JEEEZ! They are gone and we still have players who WANT to play on the hill. As a former player, I bet a lot of ya'll have never been coached in anything and just blow it out to read yourself on the web. "

Woooo Pig Soooie wrote on Jan 16, 2007 8:13 PM:

" If Malzhan was not hired, I feel the Razorbacks would have been just as successful. Especially,if it's true, as some say, that Houston called the plays, because everything else was already in place except for the players from Springdale. I was hoping, just like everyone else, that Malzhan would be successful & am shocked that he left. I still support my team. If Malzhan was never hired. None of this would be an issue. "

Phil of Allen Texas wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:34 PM:

" The burden rests on Frank Broyles. It's been 40+ years since we have had a chance for a repeat title chance. Let's be completely honest with each other, razorbackers. Broyles is the main culprit. It is his responsibility to hire and fire coaches to get it done. The money players in the state have given him all he has asked for. The problems in the basketball and football program reflects on him more than anyone else. Let's start there and work our way down. "

Malzahn wasn't liked by Assistants wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:40 PM:

" Almost none of the other Assistant Football coaches liked Malzahn. That says he didn't fit in at Arkansas, no matter how much of a genius he was on offense. Malzahn rubbed feelings wrong with the other Assistants. Glad he's gone!! "

Malzahn wasn't liked by Assistants wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:54 PM:

" because, unlike them, he was focused on winning championships, not burying his nose in Frank's (buy a vowel)-s-s. "

Teresa Prewitt wrote on Jan 16, 2007 9:56 PM:

" Danny Nutt's physical therapist. Why delete it? Truth must hurt. "

RVaughn wrote on Jan 16, 2007 11:32 PM:

" Talk about liers. All you high and mighty with all your money that are going to stop giving. You will be at the first game of the season with all your Razorback gear. No one wanted Nutts head when he beat Texas in the 2000 Cotton Bowl. -26 yards rushing bowl record. If you have been around for so long then why can't you see what Frank has done for the program. Track, basketball championships, baseball to the world series. Instead of taking your shots at Frank and Houston, who have stayed thru thick and thin, not running off after 1 year, you sure be banding together and supporting your team. It makes me sick to hear all the crap that everyone is saying because one coach, high school coach, cuts and runs because he thinks he knows all about college football. Hell he was a high school coach. There were several Texas teams that would have killed Springdale. If the spread offense is so great why isn't EVERYONE running it. Shame on Bob Stoops, shame on Mac Brown. It worked real will for Texas Tech this year. Run with what you have. Best two running backs in the nation. So take your money and all your bad feelings and move to Tulsa with a high school coach. 90% of you are most likly from Springdale. I'll stick with Houston and Frank. "

Malzahn wasn't liked by Assistants wrote on Jan 17, 2007 6:27 AM:

" Malzahn was a narcissist. Look that one up. It explains why the other Assistant Coaches didn't like him. "

Jimmy wrote on Jan 17, 2007 9:29 AM:

" Hey RVaughn, when was the last time we won a National Championship? Can you say 1964? You idiot!!! We'll never have another till Broyles and Nutt are gone. Malzahn Offense has numerous misdirections and had USC on their hills till your famous RB fumbled. And what a great QB Johnson is. You need to play football to know football. "

Curious Hogger wrote on Jan 17, 2007 10:07 AM:

" Name Yourself out in the open wrote on January 16, 2007 6:03 PM:"Put your First Name, Middle Initial, and Last Name on your post with city and state location, if you ARE NOT AFRAID to admit who you are. Otherwise keep hiding behind an unrecognizeable screen name. It's up to you. It takes zero guts and zero courage to hide behind a screen name and say negative things about the Hog program. Admit it, you're afraid to name who you are, complainers. An assistant coach is a trouble-maker if several of the other assistant coaches dislike him strongly...that was Malzahn. Good ridance to the Razorback program!" "Name Yourself Out In The Open?" Where, pray tell, is your first, middle initial, and last name? Are you having trouble practicing what your preach? "

Jnhogs wrote on Jan 17, 2007 10:11 AM:

" "Folks, all this whining is getting us nowhere - we have to DO something about it. LET'S RALLY THE TROOPS! FB and HN (and SH for that matter) have got to go, they are ruining the atheletic department at the U. We, as season ticket holders, have the power to do something. At the game tonight, we need to discretely protest by bringing signs, wearing T-Shirts, anythig that says "TIME FOR A CHANGE" or "TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE". We have to let the members of the board know how we feel. We need to get the media behind us. We need to DO something! " "

HOGMAN wrote on Jan 17, 2007 12:20 PM:

" Well, so much for the only coach who would make the Hogs better. I don't blame him for leaving. Broyles and Nutt drove Malzahn off. Get ready for that 6-6 maybe 7-5 season in '07. I just hope McFadden, Monk and Jones can still get their stats to advance to the next level. It's back to the same ole BORING offense plays that hardly worked. Forget about an 11-1 or 10-2 season for sure in '07. "

FAN wrote on Jan 17, 2007 2:33 PM:

" VISIT savethehogs.com TODAY!!! "

HogCowboy wrote on Jan 17, 2007 5:13 PM:

" Say Jnhogs, what you suggest won't work! Only a handfull of kooks that post on this website attend Razorback basketball or football games. So, there will be no demonstration of any size wearing T-shirts with messages about firing coaches. That's just the kooks on this site with no life, not fans who contribute money to the program. "

BDY wrote on Jan 17, 2007 6:22 PM:

" let me know when we get another gatorade player of the year. You can't win a National Championship without a QB. "

j wrote on Jan 18, 2007 1:13 AM:

" It seems strange to me to criticize Coach Nutt after the Hogs had their best season since the 80's (and since switching conferences). The Razorbacks actually had a viable chance at the national championship this season, they were a few injuries and a few plays from more big wins, and all their losses were to excellent teams. So I think Nutt deserves some credit. "

Disgusted Hog Fan wrote on Jan 19, 2007 1:50 PM:

" Scenario #1 Frank saw problems between Gus and Nutt and decided to takes advantage of the situation. How? Let these 2 go at each other with Reggie helping Nutt. All of a sudden we have the situation we are now experiencing. Gus leaves, fans go ballistic. He the concocts a plan to get rid of Gus and lets Nutt do the job by demoting Gus by bringing in Lee (Parcells will not fight it as he is on the verge of retirement anyway). Then ol' Frank fires Nutt, who is going into his 10th year of a 5 year plan)to appease the fans and he is a hero again. What a guy. Why you ask. Gus is a class A coach. Just think of the potential Gus could do for the program in say, 4 years. Frank could never fire him then - oops, my mistake, remember Lou Holtz. In the end, Franks "legacy" would be saved. "

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