Broyles To Step Down As Athletic Director
Last updated Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:34 PM CST in News
By Grant Hall
The Morning News
FAYETTEVILLE --Longtime Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles could announce his resignation Saturday at a meeting of the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, sources said.
The board is scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Epley Board Room in the Arkansas Union. There is no mention of Broyles' resignation on the agenda, but there is a provision for an executive session, as is routine for all board meetings.
If Broyles, 82, does make an announcement, it will be "positive," a source close to the situation said Thursday.
That could mean Broyles will continue with the school in some capacity and possibly stay on as athletic director until the end of the year. Broyles would complete his 50th year at the university in December.
"Dad has been considering retiring for two or three years," a Broyles family member said Thursday. "But he just loves the University of Arkansas, and has for 50 years.
"He's newly married, healthy and very happy. But if he retires, I think he'll do something else part-time. He believes it's important to stay mentally active."
Broyles was in Chicago on Thursday, visiting a friend in the hospital, according to family members. He was unavailable for comment.
Max Brantley of the Arkansas Times, a weekly newspaper in Little Rock, reported on his Web blog Thursday that Broyles was given an ultimatum to step down or be fired. Other news sources across the state were also reporting the move Thursday evening.
However, a source told The Morning News that even if Broyles did not resign Saturday that "he would not be fired."
Tim Hunt, a Paragould native who serves on Arkansas' Board of Trustees, said Thursday he didn't want to elaborate on whether Broyles was pressured to retire.
"If we were to be discussing that -- and I'm not saying we are or not -- that would be a personal matter and I would not be able to comment to you publicly," Hunt said.
Charles Scharlau III, another UA Board of Trustees member, didn't want to comment about the situation.
"I didn't see anything on the agenda like that," Scharlau said.
There have been indications for several weeks that Broyles was contemplating retirement.
"Dad will do what's best for him and the university. He's always put the university first," another Broyles family member said. "He's wondered, will he live longer being the athletic director or not being the AD. He makes that choice every day -- every minute, I'm pretty sure."
Broyles' retirement could lead to sweeping changes within Arkansas' athletic department. Northwest Arkansas NBC affiliate KNWA reported Thursday night Arkansas football coach Houston Nutt's contract could be bought out sometime in the next three weeks.
When reached Thursday night and asked about the report, Nutt had no comment.
Broyles has been the athletic director at Arkansas for the past 33 years after a long and successful career as the head football coach, where he compiled a 144-58-5 record in 19 seasons. The Razorbacks captured the 1964 national championship, seven Southwest Conference championships and made 10 bowl game appearances.
As the athletic director, Broyles has been credited with building solid sports programs across the board, including the nation's most successful men's track and field program with 42 national titles. In all sports, Arkansas has won more than 100 Southwest and Southeastern conference titles under Broyles' leadership.
Among the honors Broyles has accumulated are induction into the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983, induction into the Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Gator Bowl halls of fame, induction into the Arkansas, Georgia and Georgia Tech halls of fame and a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lifetime Trustee.
His most notable accomplishments as athletic director are taking Arkansas from the Southwest Conference into the Southeastern Conference in 1992, and the $230 million in facilities improvements, including the expansion of Reynolds Razorback Stadium in 2001.
THE MORNING NEWS' ALEX ABRAMS AND HARRY KING CONTRIBUTED TO THIS REPORT.
BIO
Frank Broyles
Age: 82
Years at Arkansas: 49
Years as Athletic Director: 33
Years as Head Football Coach: 19 (1958-76)
Record as Arkansas Head Coach: 144-58-5
COLLEGE PLAYING HISTORY
* Won 10 letters at Georgia Tech University (1942-47)
* Named All-Southeastern Conference 6 times (3 football, 3 basketball)
* Held Orange Bowl passing record for 55 years (304 yards)
COACHING HISTORY
* Missouri 1957 (5-4-1)
* Arkansas 1958-76 (144-58-5
* National champions 1964
* 7 Southwest Conference titles
* 10 bowl appearances
* Six-time Southwest Conference Coach of the Year
ADMINISTRATION HISTORY
* 43 national championships
* 57 Southwest Conference championships
* 46 Southeastern Conference championships
* 21 bowl appearances
* $230 million in facilities improvements
HONORS
* National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame
* Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame (2000)
* Orange Bowl Hall of Fame (1991)
* Gator Bowl Hall of Fame (1995)
* Georgia Tech Hall of Fame (1960)
* Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor (1988)
* Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (1967)
* Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (1970)
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lifetime Trustee
AWARDS
* Broyles Award --given annually to the nation's top college football assistant coach
* John L. Toner Award
* Bobby Jones Award
* Paul Harris Fellowship
OTHER
* ABC College football color analyst (1977-85)
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Roy wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:06 PM:
" I'm really surprised this happened. I never thought he was going to retire. I'm in Texarkana, Texas and listen to Sports Wrap sometimes...it is amazing to me that people are so upset by the football program's position. It will be interesting to see the direction that UA sports will take after next year. It may be a good thing...may be a bad thing...time will tell. "
Unhappy Razorback Fan wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:10 PM:
" Good. They need to fire Nutt & Heath while their at it. The only coach worth the title coach is John Mcdonnell, too bad im not a track fan. "
Phil wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:17 PM:
" Coach Broyles was the best thing that ever happened to the University of Arkansas. His last act (resignation/retirement) can only enhance his glorius contribution. Thank you Coach Broyles. "
Ed Fred wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:22 PM:
" That's right Billy- Springdale has done a lot of damage to our state- tell them to shove it Frank! "
Chris wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:27 PM:
" Hopefully Coach Broyles does retire and stays on in a fundraising capacity. Houston needs to go pronto and Heath may need to go as well. Let the healing begin. "
Gray-haired Hog wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:34 PM:
" I remember when Coach Broyles came to Arkansas from Missouri. I was just a 17 year old kid but I was excited by his Southern drawl and red hair and his excitment for the game of football; you could listen to him and hear in his voice his passion for the game. Watching him on the sidelines without his coat off, shirt-tail hanging out, knowing he was into the game and really enjoyed coaching. Sadly, somewhere along the line I think that passion he had for the game vanished; not entirely but the fire was not there. Too much being an administrator, I guess. He will be missed as a daily part of the program but the UA athletic program will not wither and die. A new AD will be appointed and Arkansas will once again rise to the top (as cream alway does). Hopefully, with his parting a new direction will be reached. It is my opinion and only my opinion the football and basketball programs need completely overhauled and a radical new direction be installed. Just what that is I don't really know. I would like to see someone come in with the same zeal and passion that Coach Broyles had when he first stepped on the field at Razorback Stadium in 1958. But for him it is time to step aside so we can once again reach the zenith of football programs. Thanks Coach Broyles. Goodbye. "
Don Woods wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:40 PM:
" Frank Broyles has done so much for the Univ. of Ark. & especially athletics. Before him, football was mediocre. Before him, other athletics was far less. He has led almost all parts of athletic program to national prominence. It will be sad commentary if the "Wally Hall crowd" is forcing him out before he is ready. He deserves to make the retirement decision himself. "
George wrote on Feb 15, 2007 8:42 PM:
" Frank Broyles has done an excellent job and deserves to go out on top. Frank Broyles has class, and I seriously doubt that he was aware of Houston Nutt's personal vendetta against Coach Malzahn and Mitch Mustain. Coach Nutt has always been somewhat of a thin skinned weasle. UA should have welcomed the Sprindale athletes with open arms and with every reasonable courtesy. Instead they treated them as if they were from a Lepers colony. Houston Nutt has absolutely no class, and he has brought shame on a great program. From what I understand, Mitch Mustain couldn't even get shoes that fit properly from UA. Mitch Mustain and the Springdale 5 would have been the nucleus of a national championship team, but that opportunity is lost due to Houston Nutt's thin skin. If Houston Nutt were such a great coach, why is it that Reggie Herring's son is going to play for Auburn. Clearly Reggie Herring sees the sinking ship of a program for what it is. "
Old Razorback Fan wrote on Feb 15, 2007 9:06 PM:
" Yall were all dogging Broyles when Malzahn quit, but now you are sticking by his side. What happened to everyone being mad at the Razorbacks. We cant let it die or nothing will ever change. I hope if Broyles doesnt retire they do fire him. "
Elated in Little Rock wrote on Feb 15, 2007 9:12 PM:
" The flagship is sinking; maybe not fast but it is sinking. Regardless of all the good we weem to believe Broyles has done it is past time for him to go. He will be eased out, then Nutt will be bought out (before or after Reggie leaves for Oklahoma State?). How soon before Heath is gone? Don't know. To get this ship sailing upright again massive and radical changes will have to be made. I don't agree it is the "Wally Hall crowd" is forcing Broyles out. It is more his non-action in some of the things that have gone on the last 3 or 4 years. Put a new AD in there and use Broyles as a bonafide fund raiser. We can't go forward into the future with the guys we have running the athletic program (football/basketball). We need integrity and stability in the fledging(?) program. We're not the new kids on the block and we should have been closer to the top than we are. Let's go HOGS. "
Gone Nutts wrote on Feb 15, 2007 9:21 PM:
" Broyles should leave as long as he takes Nutt with him. It's like a bunch of junior high coaches and players on the hill. "
Gray-haired Hog wrote on Feb 15, 2007 9:22 PM:
" I wrote what I wrote out of respect for the man I once thought was Razorback football. That doesn't mean I won't be happy when he is gone. I think it will be good for the program whether he retires or is fired. I think things would have been different if he had not lost that passion. But he did and now look at us. We bicker and bicker over what is going on. We don't have the power to change it but someone does. Maybe that someone has listened to us and more changes will be forthcoming. I don't know if Coach Broyles is senile or just don't care anymore. He has grown to be arrogant and portentous over the years and even though I once admired him it is past time for him to go. He can take Nutt and Heath with him. I don't care. I want see the Razorbacks of old. Is that too much to ask. We once had pride and we were victors on the field of battle. We expected to win every game we played. If we didn't win we wanted to at least say we gave it our best (and mean it!!). We didn't settle for the namby pampy excuses we have been getting. I want to thank Coach Broyles for all his years of service but I also am ready to say goodbye. "
???????? wrote on Feb 15, 2007 9:49 PM:
" Frank has do as much for Ark. football as Bear Bryant (By the way was from Arkansas} did for Alabama. I am sure that Mr. Frank Knows that they will find someone that can fill his shoe's. And will give them all his support. I had hoped Nolan R. Would have been the one to take over as AD. Maybe its not to late to talk to him. The man is like John Wayne toilet paper, and that is what we need at the U of A. Go Hogs "
OU wrote on Feb 15, 2007 9:56 PM:
" OU has former Coach Switzer...from Arkansas...U of A has former Coach Broyles. They win a few in their day and then stick around for a life time of milking the fans. They are like zits...just won't go away. "
we're amazed wrote on Feb 15, 2007 9:59 PM:
" Hats off to Grant Hall for dogging the story. Reminds me of when O. Henry nailed down the 1976 announcement of Broyles retiring as coach. As for the next AD, it may be time to get someone "who never played the game," as Cosell used to say. At least that way the football coach -- whoever that may be -- can do the job a bit more freely. And maybe the next AD will see if the Big 12 wuld have UA -- this SEC thing may not be working out. "
UC wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:01 PM:
" Kind of a misleading headline if it hasn't even happened yet. Who cares about accurancy, right? "
hey wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:03 PM:
" Frank has done a good job for the University and the state but he should have retired a long time ago and spent it with his wife and family. I am asking that the Board of Regents here and now "Please do not put Houston Nutt in that position, get some one out of the University to come in as AD" "
We want JJ wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:05 PM:
" Jim Johnson would make a good coach he played for ARK. "
steven sandman wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:13 PM:
" Thanks for the memories! You are the best of the best, I was praying that my son would have the honor of playing for the one and only Frank Broyles. God bless you and God bless Arkansas. Steven C Sanders "
Thank you wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:23 PM:
" Man, I never though I would see the day this story would hit the news. Frank has been there so long. He has been Arkansas Sports for a long time. Thank You For The Memories!!!!!! In all those great victories in all the sports at the U of A. Go Hogs "
Renewed Hog Fan wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:28 PM:
" For all the good he did, his contacorous demeaner and god-complex the last 20 years have tainted his tenure.
The fact that he put 3 Sun Belt Conference schools on next year's football schedule along with letting ULM come to Little Rock and count it as a home game to purposely show ASU who was boss.....
As far as I'm concerned, ride him out on a rail. Thank God that what goes around comes around. "
If this is true... wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:28 PM:
" Frank Broyles is to Arkansas Football what Darrell Royal was to Texas Football..They made the programs what they are today. IF and that is a BIG if, Frank will be missed in the hollowed ground we call Razorback Country! "
Go Hogs wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:35 PM:
" If this is true; You are right they were both very good for there university's. "
LWoodall wrote on Feb 15, 2007 10:40 PM:
" Don Woods: "He deserves to make the retirement decision himself."..........sorry Don,Frank works for the State of Arkansas, just like a state trooper or a revenue agent who renews your car tags. Frank Broyles went far beyond the call of duty in his relentless efforts to build UoA atheletics. He deserves to be celebrated but he is not beyond being dismissed. The UoA now has bigger projects than athletics. The Waltons did not give $350 million for atheletics.
RIP "
!!!!!!!!!!!! wrote on Feb 15, 2007 11:05 PM:
" LWoodall: Just remember what you have said on your post after you put it all on the line for something you believe in so strong and you are dismissed.How will you feel. "
Disrespect wrote on Feb 15, 2007 11:24 PM:
" 50 years of service deserves respect and honor. It is a shame that some will let recent petty drama color their opinion of this fine coach and leader. I'm sure the rabble will turn on the new AD soon after he's aboard. It's sooo textbook. "
Observer wrote on Feb 15, 2007 11:38 PM:
" It's long overdue and for the best. Caoch Broyles deserves lot of respect for all that he has done for the athletic programs at the UA. He should be replaced with a man who looks to the future and has the integrity to insure that the yong men who are entrusted to the programs are treated fairly and developed to their full potential. What happened to some kids who had the potential to take us to a National Championship is inexcuseable. Although it was perpetrated by the head coach, AD Broyles was ultimately responsible. He hired a mediocre coach and we got mediocre football. Now Nutt needs to go on his way and let the program rebuild under some proven leadership. And I don't mean move HDN to the AD position. That would be catastrophic. "
RSP wrote on Feb 15, 2007 11:57 PM:
" I feel that a lot of the post about Frank stepping down a long time ago is right. He should have just gone thur the act of caring about the UofA and his job and retired at 65. And played golf all day. But he is not that type of person he fought for the UofA. and the diffrent programs at the UofA. That is why he has my RSP. GO Hogs "
Go Hogs wrote on Feb 16, 2007 12:14 AM:
" I think Frank was go to retire this year anyway. like thy said ("Dad has been considering retiring for two or three years," a Broyles family member said Thursday. "But he just loves the University of Arkansas, and has for 50 years.") So I dont think anyone is running "Old Frank" off:) GO HOGS "
Go Hogs wrote on Feb 16, 2007 12:21 AM:
" "I think Frank was going to retire this year anyway. like thy said ("Dad has been considering retiring for two or three years," a Broyles family member said Thursday. "But he just loves the University of Arkansas, and has for 50 years.") So I don't think anyone is running "Old Frank" off:) Although some of you would like to think so. "
Tony Montana wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:00 AM:
" Mang, yous people worship the hog, more than you do Jesus..... "
Billy Bob Jr. wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:52 AM:
" Could this mean that Houston Nutt will be named AD in addition to his duties as football coach. One would suspect that Frank wouldn't have been calling for a raise for Houston if Frank was thinking about retiring. No, there's got to be something bad accompanying this. "
GA wrote on Feb 16, 2007 5:55 AM:
" "I have been a Die Hard Razorback for 50 + years"!"--- -&---" "If the Powers that Be"-& "If this is true"---"Let the midge"---("Who calls himself a sports writer)"& "All these Whin'ers"--- "Run the Best things that ever happened to RAZORBACK SPORTS----off----?" I know it will not make any difference, but I will quit the Razorback Foundation, and not attend any more Razorback Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, games etc." All I can say is- "If this is true"- "This is a Sad-Sad day in Razorback Sports!" "I guess I'll just go fishing." "Enough is enough!" "
See Ya! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 7:21 AM:
" Give Nutt Broyles job if he can get Arkansas future back from Tulsaand learn how to tell the truth. "
Alvin wrote on Feb 16, 2007 7:35 AM:
" 49 years is a long time. He really should have retired several years ago. But, give him his honors. but it is time for him to retire and enjoy what time he has left. Yes, he has done good for the UofA, but..... all things must come to an end. and it is time for this to end. He needs to pass the torch.m "
OU Fanatic wrote on Feb 16, 2007 7:42 AM:
" Just think. Now that Broyles is going, Nutt can become the new AD. That would be grand. "
Ozarks wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:11 AM:
" I've said it before, Frank is Arkansas. He is a great a man. Thank you for all you have done for the University of Arkansas nad the state. I do hope you stay this year and we win the Football National Championship & Baseball World series. You have guided the U of A during major upgrades of all sporting facilities that are second to none! What I see as your finest quility is you loyalty to the state and the U of A. I stand with you and I am so proud of all you have done. You are a real man and us old Razorback fans and alumni know that full well. Thank you Frank. "
BCR wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:32 AM:
" Aside from his questionable influence on the team coaches, which we'll probably never really know the truth, look at the athletic facilities in Fayetteville, and you can thank Frank for ALL of that. He knew what kind of money was in this area, and got every dollar he could. NOW we have a new "era" to look forward to. No doubt there will be a LOT of both forced, and self inflicted house cleaning in the next few months. "
ponder wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:37 AM:
" I have inside info, Frank decided a early last yeat that 2007 would be his last year as AD. The kids were around the table and asked him when he was goiong to retire. He said in 07, that would make it an even 50. So the "Wally Hall" crowd didn't bring down Frank nor did the "springdale mafia". This was something he decided early last year and source IS VERY GOOD! He was there when Frank made the comment. At times we all have questioned Frank, but he truely has done many great things for this campus and the state. At Bud Walton arena, Johnny George announces "the basketball palace of Mid America, who got this palace built, who made Razorback stadium the best stadium in mid America. Who has kept Johnny Mac here and brought a great baseball coach here. Yeah, I know, we do have one dud, (Heath) and I know a lot of you hate Nutt, but I'm still a believer in Nutt...sorry. "
D.H.ogs wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:53 AM:
" Thank you FB, you did wonders for this program!!! You will always be remembered. Now, to Mr.(or Ms.) "ponder," I am curious to as why you are still a believer of HDN? I am truly amazed at people like yourself who accept the mediocre coaching of that man. He has made it apparent in 9 years that he is a fantastic mediocre coach, but will never be nothing more. No SEC championships, 2-5 in bowls, not a great overall win/loss ratio. If Nutt is the coach of you choice, it is apparent you have settled for this mediocrity. Not me, or others like me. Only the best for the Hogs. So, back to my original question....what is it sir (or Ms.)about HDN that you "believe" in?
"
Broyles Fan wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:09 AM:
" First - incredible headline that is obviously not true today - maybe soon but speculation framed in a factual-sounding headline is incompetent. Mr. Broyles - An incredible career *and* at a small, insignificant state university at that. Do the Broyles-bashers even have the ability to fathom what he led the U of A athletics program to overcome? At least we'll have his legacy in facilities to help recruiting. However, all this negative energy around the state is going to run a lot of people away from the program - less fan interest, less donations, less enthusiasm, etc. could very easily lead to less success. Be careful what you ask for - you may get it.
Go Hogs!! "
Tired wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:14 AM:
" I'm tired of all this. I love the Hogs but think I have better things to do than continue with this soap opera. Life is too short. My attention & $ support will be elsewhere in the future. "
TX Hog wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:15 AM:
" Thank goodness this might be over. It is interesting that the UofA allowed him to remain this long. Airline pilots are forced to retire at 60, teachers are forced to retire at 75 - why in the world was he able to last into his 80's? Now- let's hope that the Board of Trustees are smart enough NOT to hire Nutt as his replacement. Bring in new blood - someone with fresh ideas and a GREAT record as a coach and athletic director. BTW -- Nutt should be next. I am surprised he was chosen as the SEC coach of the year -but he still needs to go. "
HDN supporter wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:19 AM:
" Hey TX "Hog?" - stay down there and cheer on Sam Houston State or someone more on your level "
Go Hogs wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:25 AM:
" For sure HDN is on the hot seat but I think he's got what it takes to weather this ridiculous storm and keep on keepin' on
10-4 in a season where 7-5 or best case 8-4 was expected. All losses to Top 10 teams; most in Top 5 including the National Champion. It's impressive - I'll take it. "
Chuck S wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:25 AM:
" Coach Broyles is the best thing that has ever happened to the U of A.
Please, Please, Razorback Fans...Let's show the class that Coach Broyles has shown to the Nation over the years.. It looks like it is going to happen (his retirement) so let us show him and his family how much we appreciate what he has done for the University and the State of Arkansas for almost 50 Years. "
D.H.ogs rules mediocrity wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:30 AM:
" D.H. found the word "mediocrity" in the dictionary and fell in love with it. He can't help himself from using it over and over, whether it is useful or not. Now let's get back to honoring the man who spends 50 years of his life building up the Razorback program, the man Frank Broyles!! "
ponder wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:46 AM:
" nothing to do with FB but found this article in the LA times about Mitch
USC
After touring USC in a cart on Thursday, Mitch Mustain headed to lunch with former teammate-turned unofficial recruiting assistant Damian Williams.
Mustain, is contemplating transferring to USC this summer.
"Just from an aesthetic standpoint I love being here," said Mustain, who visited with Coach Pete Carroll and assistant head coach Steve Sarkisian after arriving on Wednesday. "The business part of it is football and they've got a proven history with Coach Sarkisian developing quarterbacks — even their backups are successful.
"I think it says a lot about what they have here and the system they have."
Mustain, enrolled at Arkansas with hopes of duplicating the success he and Williams enjoyed in a no-huddle, wide-open passing attack at Springdale High. Arkansas hired highschool coach, Gus Malzahn, as offensive coordinator, but the Razorbacks instead used a run-oriented attack built around tailback Darren McFadden the Heisman Trophy runner-up.
Malzahn is now co-offensive coordinator at Tulsa another place Mustain is considering.
Mustain would not be eligible at either school until 2008 "
Censorship rules on this website wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:58 AM:
" Folks, be double nice on here as the censor is watching and doesn't like people to debate each other.
Hugs and Kisses, DH's buddy "
To Ponder: Here is the Truth behind this! From DFWHOGFAN1 wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:01 AM:
" Frank WAS NOT going to retire this year. He was going to stay on till his contract was up in 09' and then move in to a fundraising capacity. The reason this is happening (and this is THE TRUTH because MY SOURCE works closely with him) is because recently the Board of Regients power recently swung 6-4. Meaning you now have 6 members from Central Arkansas to 4 from NW Ark and they are now trying to flex their power. These people have hated the fact the NW Ark has had more power and money (proven fact) then they have for years and because of recent changes on the board (some leaving and some new ones) they have the power. So the first thing they do is force FB out. Well, all of you wanting this I guess you are getting your wish! Be careful what you wish for because we could end up as another Ok St or Texas Tech. Go stand on Razorback Road and look down at all of the incredible facilites and all of the championships in various sports and you can than FB for that. We had better pray that the next person coming in can do 1/2 of what FB has done or this program will fall. If you do not believe that then you have your head under a rock. God bless you FB and all that u have done for UofA! "
CO-Hog wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:07 AM:
" I'm grateful to coach Broyles for his service and am thankful for all he did for Razorback football during his coaching tenure and hiring Lou Holtz in '76. The past is gone however, so with honor and gratitude we thank you Mr. Broyles - enjoy retirement, you've earned that. Now HDN will be bought out and replaced. I like heath too, but five years and only one NCAA tourney appearance (an out to Bucknell in Dallas) is long enough to make or break. Unfortunately, Mr. Heath didn't make it. So now UA will get a new AD, and new head football and basketball coaches. All things change and change is good. Change invites passion and, like "Grey-Haired" said, passion is needed. Looking forward to UA being national contenders in both major sports again. "
D.H.ogs wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:07 AM:
" Ok mystery man, how do you suppose me and "people like me" are going to bring this program down? Huh? By wanting the best, of course you are going to have to pay for it, and that would bring this program down how? You say "we all would like to see the program rise to those lofty expectations I have." Does that include yourself sir? And if so, if you could make it happen, how far would you go to make it so? The U of A COULD fork out the money to make it happen, so far, they just haven't. Will they? I don't know. I'm hoping someday they will. My original point was to express my feelings of wanting a better coach as I feel we deserve. I have done so. You don't seem to really want to argue that fact as much as just want to argue about my intelligence. Now you want to talk football, that's fine. If you are just going through jabs to try and get a rise out of me, well I've got better things to do. "
In Addition: DFWHOGFAN! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:07 AM:
" I truly hope that this decision by the board does not hurt our chances to get a stub BB coach in here because if you want the truth...Stan IS THE ONE that needs to go! Do not think that there is a very short list of stud coach's already in place that would consider coming here but may not now because FB is being forced out. Do not think for once that we can not afford a stud coach either, because we can. This TRULY could hurt the program more than any of you think. I pray it doesn't! "
FB & HDN supporter wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:09 AM:
" To DFWHOGFAN1 - the first half of your message is a little too much speculation for my taste. Just don't buy it. THe 2nd half of what you say including the "be careful" / OK St. / Tx Tech commentary is right on. I agree - Razorback Road just blows me away every time I see it. "
Great AD wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:12 AM:
" Frank Broyles is one of, if not the greatest ADs in the history of the NCAA. He has taken a relatively small Division I school from a small state and allowed UA to compete in the toughest conference in the US. He has built some of the best facilities for football, basketball, baseball, track unequaled anywhere in the country.
Frank has completed everything possible at this point. He cannot accomplish anything else in the athletic department and needs to be placed in a position of distinction once he steps down. He was a developer of great coaches that have gone on to success froom college football to the pros and has developed an outstanding foundation for the future successes the Hogs will enjoy. Change is inevitable! The future is bright! Thank you Frank Broyles for your leadership and expertise! "
Gray-haired Hog wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:13 AM:
" I stand by what I wrote. I think Coach Broyles did a great job for many years. There comes a time in every man's life that it is time to retire or step aside for the betterment of the company. This is one of those times. There is too much turmoil and this is going to take a person who can be a great mediator and bring cohesion between the athletic program, the coaches, the players, the reporters and the fans. It may take more departures than this to resolve all the problems. Whatever the case it may smooth out soon or it may be later. Whichever the case something has to be done now before we are sitting around in 2 or more years saying "one of these days things are going to change around here." "
Mystery Man wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:15 AM:
" To DH - you pick up on things quickly! It was indeed very amusing to me; thank you. Too bad the censor-person had to remove all the good stuff. I do agree we ALL have better things to do than waste time on here! "
Queston for the writer: wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:17 AM:
" To Grant Hall - why did your headline state what appears to be a fact and thin in the opening state "could" - what's up with that???????
"
Hello wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:23 AM:
" what percent of UA football and basketball players graduate? being coach and ad is a lot more than setting the schedule I believe both sports have a very low grad rate "
To FB & HDN Support from DFWHOGFAN! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:26 AM:
" Not trying to argue with you on this but that is the bottom line truth. It is because of the swing in power on the board. Hey, Jim L has STRONGLY considered backing out because of this and FB told him not too because the fans of this program need his leadership and his dedication to the program. Like I said, not trying to argue, I just know for a fact this is THE MAIN reason why this is happening so fast. "
Not So Quick To Blame wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:43 AM:
" If Coach Broyles decides to stay or retire, he has my support! He has earned the right to decide when he should leave. He has no peers within the state and not many across the country. His record of success with regard to an overall athletic program is unrivaled. I appreciate the overall job that he has done and will continue my support of the UA not matter what he may decide. "
TT wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:47 AM:
" Hey $$$$ you might want to learn how to spell "PAID" before you post next time.... "
HogFan69 wrote on Feb 16, 2007 11:03 AM:
" Why did Houston turn down millions from Nebraska to stay at Arkansas? Why did Frank stay so long? Could it be about their love for the Razorbacks? Who knows for sure? I do know that "the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil". There is turmoil in the hills
of Arkansas because of those who thirst for power, fame and fortune. It is the sad world of college athletics we live in today. Boards, coaches, players, alumni, and fans make decisions based on ratings, contributions, and politics instead of school pride and loyality (Alabama!) I am thankful for all the good memories of those family trips with all the kids to Little Rock & Fayetteville, for all the exciting moments in Hog history (touchdowns, last second shots, home runs). We should thank Frank, the coaches and players for a lifetime of memories. However the "Broyles-Matthews" system needs some rethinking. Let us take pride in our State, our school and our people. Let us put the players education and personal development ahead of professional contracts and coaches egos. This is not about pleasing "self", it is about the TEAM. It is a sad day when a widower and loyal fan of 40 years loses her tickets and parking pass because she cannot write a big enough check. Is that how we want to measure school pride and loyality in Arkansas? "
mike in Magnolia wrote on Feb 16, 2007 11:52 AM:
" to DFWhogfan..... Ok let me see if I have this right. Frank is being forced out by those from central arknasas? how much sense does that make? Where is fayettville located? Where then is the University located? Then why do we think that those in NW arkansas doesnt have the greater interest then? Hog fans are absolutly goofy. We think that we have some say so in how everything should be run. Why don't we feele the same about ASU, UALR, or UCA there D1 schools to. I wonder if folks in south arkansas feel they have a steak in ASU? I think not. I wonder if Uof A is there for sports or education? "
Craig in TN wrote on Feb 16, 2007 12:47 PM:
" It is not right that this is happening in this kind of atmosphere. Few people,if anyone, have garnered more respect for the University or the State of Arkansas than Frank Broyles. Frank is the picture of civility, and certainly did not cause all of this incivility. Are the trustees now crumbling under pressure from irrational fans? Frank deserves nothing but honor and respect from Razorback fans and those who care about the State of Arkansas. "
Harley is Right! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 12:49 PM:
" Tommorrow wouln't be any too soon for the coach that connived and misled young players and a great coach to get them in the program, then after winning 8 games with the best freshman QB in the country, trashcanned them. He should have gone to Nebraska, but then he wouldn't have lasted very long with his mediocre style of coaching. Oh, did I mention that HDN needs to transfer?!?!? "
Hog Fan wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:00 PM:
" To Craig in TN - Amen, brother. Maybe its the water around here; people aren't thinking to clearly lately... "
Nutt is the MAN wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:02 PM:
" 10-4 when 7-5 was predicted as "best case" in the pre-season. 'Nuff said "
Go, Frank, Go! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:06 PM:
" Broyles is the man around here and has been for as long as I've been alive. What he's built up on the hill is just mind-boggling. They guy said it earlier - irrational fans with unreasonable "pie-in-the-sky" expectations - and what do you get? . . THIS MESS!! "
To Mike in Magnolia from DFWHOGFAN1 wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:11 PM:
" It makes plenty of sense my friend. The power of the board has shifted to 6-4, meaning the 6 are basically your central arkansas and they want change. Campus is in Fay. but the system is located in Little Rock my friend. Bottom line the power brokers are trying to shift all back to central arkansas. Believe me, this is the case and I know what I am talking about. It is not hard to see or figure out. "
Not the water-ITS IMPURITIES wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:13 PM:
" 10-4 with 3 straight loses at the end of the season. WOW. What a way to carry over a winning attitude into next year. 2 of those 3 should have been wins. Only lose of those maybe Florida. Yeah, we've got a great coach. Bench the QB that was there for 8 wins. Broyles hired this Nutt. Time for Broyles to hang it up. Oh, yes, and by the way Houston Dale did anyone on this message board tell you it is time to transfer. That is if any D-2 college will have you. "
If wrote on Feb 16, 2007 1:16 PM:
" So is he going to retire or not? I don't think anyone knows for sure. If he retires we want Nolan R. to take the helm. He is as tuff as they get and shows that he loves the state by still living here. Believe me it will take a man like Nolan to show the fan's that the razorback mean business. And he is well liked by the fan base. He has shown that he is a winner and he has brought home a national title. "
Will change help! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 2:01 PM:
" So is Frank and HN just stepping stones to Razorback greatness? The games are won on the field and in getting good players to come to the UofA. Why were we not able to win the last 3 games? We had Gus! No disrespect to Gus. Could it be that the SEC is not a one or two dominated school conference there is not one school that rules the SEC from year to year. SO if we think that changing HC. and AD. is going to change that we are wrong. In regard to HN I have never seen any of his teams not play there hearts out on the field. And that says a lot about the coaching staff. Did the team win 8 games with Mitch starting QB by running the ball or throwing the ball? If Mitch was unhappy at the UofA. maybe he did not care if he throw a interception or not. knowing he was not going to be back the next year. I am sure Gus and the rest of his players had talked about there future at the UofA. "
Pig Sue E wrote on Feb 16, 2007 2:02 PM:
" Good idea. Bring back Nolan and Malzan. G'bye to Houston and Stan. Now let's start winning some national championships. "
BottomLine wrote on Feb 16, 2007 2:09 PM:
" See this, if you dare! http://www.swtimes.com/articles/2007/01/22/commentary/scott_faldon/faldon01.txt "
article from Bottom line's post wrote on Feb 16, 2007 2:23 PM:
" is absolutly DEAD ON!!!!! That sums it up perfectly. "
censor god wrote on Feb 16, 2007 2:35 PM:
" thou shall not argue or disagree here. Only love, happiness and puppies. "
wondering who the person is... wrote on Feb 16, 2007 2:36 PM:
" Gee, can I have the job of setting in front of a computer and deciding which postings can stay on the comment page. Where can I apply? Does this person work 24/7 or do they have more than one person. things they don't like are gone in a New York minute "
Little Rock wrote on Feb 16, 2007 2:42 PM:
" If I see Wally Hall at Saturday's game, I just might spit in his eye. The power of the media has gone to far. they rank right up there with lawyers and the IRS and everything else we don't like. They do more damage than good!!! "
Hogs good - censors BAD wrote on Feb 16, 2007 3:01 PM:
" Hogs GOOD...........Censors BAD Lighten up NWA Times people!!!! Now I see you are even removing former commentary complaining about the censors!!!!! "
Sinjin Smythe wrote on Feb 16, 2007 3:07 PM:
" I've never understood what is so great about Frank. I mean, all the years he coached at Arkansas he won 1 national championship. Urban Meyer has coached at Florida for 2 years and has already won one. As to his time as AD, it is the boosters, not Broyles, who have paid for all the facilities you see in Fayetteville. In fact, the boosters were milked for more and more money during the Broyles years. It started to get real bad in the mid 90's with his letters about losing your seats and access to the program, etc... if you don't pony up the big bucks. In fact, his only concern his last few years at the University has been golf, and, of course, his new wife!!! "
Reading wrote on Feb 16, 2007 3:10 PM:
" I read the Jan 22, 07 SWTimes article and you know that was read by UA sports staff. I'm sure they don't read these blogs, but I'm grateful it's here for those of us who do read NWA stories. Enjoy retirement Frank (I do remember your glory days). UA will get a new head football and basketball coach for the 2007 season. "
to mike in magnolia wrote on Feb 16, 2007 3:35 PM:
" dwfhogfan does not know what he is talking about. Don't worry. He has been run off more message boards than most people even know exist.
I for one am glad to see Frank leave. The way he has sat back and let all this happen shows he only meddles when he wants to. And, I think he's the one who has taught Nutt how to lie to the fans. "
Bob Segar wrote on Feb 16, 2007 3:42 PM:
" I don't want to argue about who lost the last 3 games of the season - it was a team un-effort. Those games were played on the football field but they were won before the game started. Not only is it a game of physical it is an emotional game; game of psychology. Whose job is it to prepare the assistant coaches and players? The Head Coach. I think. May be that these guys were just not mentally prepared to beat LSU, Fla or Wisconsin. I don't know whose fault it was. Nutt says it wasn't his. It wasn't the media. The fans don't have the opportunity to talk to the players. So its like an only child when his Mother ask him who broke her lamp. The answer is in the question. the answer is known but nobody wants to confront the problem and eradicate it. "
look around wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:02 PM:
" The top notch in state players should have first shot at getting the scholarships to come to the UofA. And if they decided to go out of state fine but they should have the first chance. Auburn was supposed to win the SEC title for the last few years. What is wrong with there program. Is there HC. on the Hot seat? I am not looking out for HN thees are Just faxes that we must look at. The same with LSU with the best talent in the SEC. WHO won the West? Arkansas, with less talent dos that mean we have better coaches at our school? Yes we wont the best at our school but you must look a round and see what has happened at other schools to, to get the full view of what is going on in the SEC not just a the UofA. "
the censors wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:05 PM:
" How many censors does it take to remove comments? I see a bunch have been removed yet once again. "
Bob Segar wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:06 PM:
" We beat Auburn. TT is not in trouble. LSU beat Arkansas therefore getting to play in a BCS bowl game. End of year were both schools ranked above Arkansas> LSU was. Auburn? The point of this comment. I don't know. Nutt should be on the hotseat for his part of the debacle of the last three games. "
A time of healing wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:23 PM:
" Broyles should resign or be FIRED for incompetence. He does not have a handle on the football or basketball programs. Is that part of his job? I would think so. Before he resigns or is fired he should fire Nutt and Heath for insubordination. They were hired to win ballgames. 10-4 should have been no less than 12-2. Loses to Southern Cal and Florida can be forgiven because of players and coaches being so much better than anyone else. I don't even know how bad Heath coached teams are doing. Its too heartbreaking to find out after being so disappointed at the football season. And the turn of events since then. I wish things could have been different but they weren't so we can keep on complaining making ourselves either sicker or healed. All of this has kept my blood pressure nornal since it was so low to begin with. Let's go back when times were simpler. Utopia. Ah, yes. Now that's nice. "
Pickles077 wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:41 PM:
" It would be interesting to see the total dollars contributed by all the people on this board who are critical of Frank Broyles and the total dollars Frank Broyles has brought to the University in the way of contributions.
I have disagreed with some of his decisions but the fact is Broyles has been great for the UA. And he has not done anything to deserve being run off.
"
Brazos wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:43 PM:
" Flash: Frank will stay until January 2008. The Hogs play and win the National Championship this next season and the assignments will be..
Houston Nutt = AD
Jimmy Johnson = FB coach
Frank Bryoles = President "
Job wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:50 PM:
" Yes, I think JB should have had a press conference about all that has happened in the last few mouth and put a stop to the rumors. That was part of his job. "
Go Hogs wrote on Feb 16, 2007 4:59 PM:
" He should have talk to the grass roots and not just the ones in Dallas. That is where he has lost touch with the fans. Sorry Frank but you should have a web site or column in the paper to talk this type of stuff down. "
Wantabeafan wrote on Feb 16, 2007 5:33 PM:
" The old order changeth, giving way to the new. No one can say that FB did not do good for UA. He did, for 50 years. I think eventually even that Green Bay quarterback will retire. He was a good one though. It is not like FB has to go home to an empty house. He has lots of family. That man has a great LIFE. He will still be involved with UA. We all have to retire sometimes. I did once and am looking forward to retiring again, soon.
I hope UA does great. Eventually all programs change. Does not hurt a thing. If it does not work out, they can get someone else. Easier than moving an institution. "
!!!!!!!! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 5:43 PM:
" Lets all watch the no comment on our local sports tonight. Frank I love what you have done for the UofA, but has being the AD become a hobby instead of a job? NO disrespect Frank. But everytime someone buys anything with the UofA logo on it they are founding the program and want you to stand up and talk about what has happened on the hill. Most of us well listen with open minds. "
fayettehog wrote on Feb 16, 2007 5:44 PM:
" what goober says springdale damaged the university?...giving a lot credit to a bunch of 18 year old kids dontcha think ? This debacle was caused by the AD and the head coach, they are the leaders right ?. I don't have problem with the 10-4 season and the game plan for 2006, we used what we had. But the U of A really mistreated Malazhan and the freshman who came here from Springdale. They should all still be here planning on a new kind of offense in 2007 instead of burning up a year of eligiblity. Whoever gets to be the new AD, new head coach I hope they are good at rebuilding faith in a program. "
Defense Wins Championships wrote on Feb 16, 2007 6:04 PM:
" Arkansas is so fortunate to have had Frank Broyles and hopefully he will be with us as AD for years to come. I have not agreed with all of his decisions; however, he gets an A for his foresight and management of the program. Some of his decisions wounded me. That said, no one will ever top his achievements....ever. Hopefully, he will stay while he is still healthy. Having said that, he deserves to be able to enjoy life without the pressures of the job at his age while he is still healthy. No one can go on forever. If he stays, I wholeheartedly support him. If he retires, I support him. He has brought in two class men in Heath and Nutt and scores of others such as Coach McDonald. You will find no better men around. Nutt is a great coach, as all with actual football knowledge know. Hey, most have forgotten more about football than these whiners will ever learn about the game of football. Most whiners never learn. They whine where ever they try to make their living. They whine when they do not get promoted. GOSH! I am the smartest person on earth, how could they pass over me? (Could it be attitude?) They seem to think the three W's of sports is not winning, but whining. Whine. Whine. Whine. That is their 3W's. "
harley0 wrote on Feb 16, 2007 6:16 PM:
" nutt is a looser with a no class wife. anyone who would do what they did to a 18 yr boy has very little class. just look what boise state did with a passing after nutt left. boise fans called him a used car salesman. "
Frank's the Man!! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 6:22 PM:
" The Hogs don't want to rebuild the faith in some fans. They just wish those who lost faith would lose interest in the Hogs and pick another team to vent and moan about. Frank Broyles has to be respected for his life of outstanding accomplishments for the U of A athletics. He is an icon and will have a place in Hog fans hearts from now on for all the wonderful things he's done. "
HEY DEFENSE wrote on Feb 16, 2007 6:27 PM:
" NUTT DID FORGET MORE THAN OTHERS WILL KNOW. HE FORGOT HOW TO WIN TOO! "
wedon't needanymore bad karma! wrote on Feb 16, 2007 6:39 PM:
" As a dire hard Razorback fan, I've grown weary of the way some of our fans have acted this season! The infamous email wouldn't have been so widely circulated if not for the fan frenzy at that time. It's lunacy!
Frank Broyles has been with the UofA for 50 years...good and bad. He's highly respected in his field all over this country. Perhaps it's time for him to go and I'm not arguing yeah or nay...BUT! We need to handle the situation with more class than we did when Nolan Richardson was fired. Not arguing if it was time for him to go or not either..that's beside the point...he was a highly respected and award winning coach and to let him go like we did has put a dark cloud of bad karma over our basketball program in the last few years. Do we need that for the rest of the programs as well? I think not! Lets begin to act with some class!
Everyone who doesn't want to renew their season tickets next year...don't...I'll be sitting in mine watching D Mac run for the Heisman! "
My Turn wrote on Feb 16, 2007 7:25 PM:
" First, some of you need to get a good grip on spelling words correctly. You make everyone in Arkansas look like stupid hicks. Now, some of you are saying we need Nolan R. as A.D.. I hope by that you mean Nolan Ryan, not Richardson. Mr. Richardson has torn to shreds any chance of coming back to the U of A by his racist comments and attitude. Frank Broyles has done nothing but wonderful things for the U of A and the State of Arkansas. He does NOT have a "holier than thou" attitude at all. He is one of the most humble, gracious, and caring souls on this planet. Most of you do not know him in a private life. You don't know his children, grandchildren, or now his step-children. I hope if and when Coach Broyles retires, there is a huge reception in his honor. I will be there to say Thank You to this wonderful man and his precious family for all the countless sacrifices they have made over the years for all of us to be entertained at a University of Arkansas sporting event. One more thing, back off of the spouses of ANY coach (whether it be for athletics or music). Unless you have been in a similar position, you don't have a clue what they go through. "
Gray-haired Hog wrote on Feb 16, 2007 7:29 PM:
" The thing about the infamous email. It should never have been sent in the first place. We are talking about a grown professional woman who emailed an 18 year old kid. Not only was it in poor taste it was unthinkable. Whatever possessed her to do so? It was harassment, plain and simple. And, you can say what you want about comments about Diana Nutt being out of order. Don't you think she was way out of line forwarding the email. A wonderful woman would not think of such a thing nor lower herself to that level. Both of them were degrading to that young man regardless of what you think about him. Good hearted? She thought some of the things said were funny. So what she did set out to tear down the kid more. Since it appeared UA administration was not going to do anything to correct this the real fans of Razorback football took things in hand to devulge the underhanded scheme to wreck a young man's life. All of you that are quick to come to the defense of Nutt should be quicker to come to the defense of this young man. Mustain showed much more class by not responding to the bashing these two supposed ladies did to him. Shame on them and shame on those who support what they did. "
Eddie J. wrote on Feb 16, 2007 7:39 PM:
" For the sake of decency of Arkansans, please quit belittling coaches spouses. There just is no need. We've all forwarded (not written) emails that we wish we had never sent...every one of us. My good friends tell me those that I shouldn't have sent. Knock Coach Nutt if you have to, but please lay off of the spouses. You're showing a total lack of class when you attack people who are normally very decent people. Now the original mailer of the email to Mustain is another matter. It was just vicious. "
razorfan's gay lover wrote on Feb 16, 2007 7:48 PM:
" Todd Hudnall as AD is not a good idea. Let's go shopping and and rub each other down with baby oil afterwards....tootles!!
:-p...oohhh you like tongue silly boy "
OldHogFan wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:07 PM:
" Frank is 82 years old. Normal people retire at age 65. I wouldn't want to even ride in an automobile driven by anyone who is that age. But, the good folks on the hill, continue to let him crash and burn the U of A sports programs. The time for a change was years and years ago. "
Bob Segar wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:24 PM:
" For the sake of decency the coach's wife shoud not of forwarded the email. She set herself up. My wife would never forwarded anything like that regardless of what you might write. She opted to forward instead of calling her friend and telling her not to do that anymore. She added to the debauchery by forwarding it and show absolutely no respect for children. Wonder how these two women would have felt if their son or daughter had been raked over the coals like that. I don't think we've all forwarded emails we shouldn't have. Some of us are adults and would never consider that. I get trashy emails and delete them rather than spread that trash. And, don't you think Mustain is a class young man then the email. . .Oh why go on. People with scrupples don't do things like than. To do so you are setting yourself up for chastisement. "
Outraged at lack of courtesy wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:31 PM:
" What was written about Nutt's wife was not belittling her. She belittled herself. She is just a vicous as the original writer or the email would have been deleted. If she was all that decent she would have done like your friends do you - call and say that email shouldn't have been sent. She could have called and said this kid played football for my husband and does not deserve what you said. "
Eddie J. wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:48 PM:
" Okay you guys are right. I see it now that you have explained it. "
AngelHog wrote on Feb 16, 2007 8:54 PM:
" I for one appreciate all that Coach Broyles did to build up the Razorback program. In the Southwest Conference we rarely beat Texas. Now we have beaten them 2 out of the last three times we played them since we joined the SEC. It's made us a better program, and we can beat them again in 2008 and 2009 games set up now. But Frank is the grand ole gentleman. "
Taking up for the kids wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:04 PM:
" Someone wrote "One more thing, back off of the spouses of ANY coach (whether it be for athletics or music). Unless you have been in a similar position, you don't have a clue what they go through." You don't know that we don't have a clue what they go through. I was the son of a high school coach in Texas and I had a Mother. My Mother would have been infuriated over something like that. Thank God she never had to live to see what happened here. One thing that must be realized the spouse is also part of that team because she is the coach's wife. Anything she does reflects on the coach whether good or bad. She gets credit for doing right so why not give her as much discredit for not using good judgement. Is it all right if we blame Houston Nutt for forwarding the email? No, because that is one thing he did not do. "
new A.D.? wrote on Feb 16, 2007 9:38 PM:
" how bout Jimmy Johnson as new A.D. nah, too good for this program... "
SO wrote on Feb 16, 2007 10:08 PM:
" Before you say to much about Nolan. For him to talking the way he did there had to be something going on in the back ground. He is a Heck of a good man. and did not take the bad talk. He stood up for the team. Why HN set Mitch on the bench we don't know but we don't know what was being said in the back ground there either. Why is it that we on this post can say just about what ever we wont but others cant? And don't worry about having perfect spelling on your posts as long we can see what you are saying. It may bother some but that's to bad. It is problem the same person that thinks if you did not go to the UofA your not good enough to be a Hog Fan. So jest don't worry about it. That my be one of the things wrong with the program on the Hill. "
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don't let the door hit you wrote on Feb 17, 2007 10:06 AM:
" Hey Frank "Dumb" Broyles, don't let the door hit you and while you're at it take Houston "Dumber" Nutt with you. I hope the new AD has the sense to hire back the only real coach Arkansas has had in more than 8 years!. "
kudzuhog wrote on Feb 17, 2007 12:13 PM:
" BYE BYE FRANKIE! This old man has done more to keep the UofA down than up. His allowing the ridiculous BS in F'ville to continue was irresponsible and the walmart and reynolds families donated the buildings so what did he do? Everyone knows he was kept around because noone could get him out. (the good ole boy system). For years fans have called for him to be fired or run off and FINALLY the good folks at savethehogs.com among others "the Wally Hall gang" have WON a battle but the war is still on for the head of the elusive HDN.
He can be found in the living rooms of 17 year olds telling them anything to get their signature so he can save his job. FIRE NUTT "
Another Mike in Magnolia wrote on Feb 17, 2007 11:34 PM:
" Itwould be nice to see some of this passion (and money) devoted to hiring the best minds to teach English, physics, nursing, engineering, computer science, agriculture -- you know, the important stuff, the reason we have universities in the first place -- rather than this stupid, extended debate on whether the Razorbacks run or pass. "
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BILLYBOB wrote on Feb 15, 2007 7:58 PM: