The University of Arkansas at Little Rock men’s basketball program has its man, and for fans of college basketball, the face is a familiar one. Director of Athletics Frank Cuervo confirmed Thursday that coaching veteran Travis Ford will lead the …
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UCA Unveils Plans to Replace 53-Year-Old Farris Center With New Multipurpose Arena
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Central Arkansas is looking toward its athletic future as the Board of Trustees reviewed early renderings for a new multipurpose arena that would replace the 53-year-old Farris Center. The update came during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting …
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Cuervo: More Capital Coming for Trojans Facilities
by Doug Criseby Doug CrisePlenty of capital has been invested in Little Rock Trojans athletic facilities, and more is on the way. Little Rock Director of Athletics Frank Cuervo said at a Monday media luncheon that 10 total facility projects have been completed over …
Charles Robinson, chancellor of the University of Arkansas, spoke about a new scholarship, increased enrollment and more to the Little Rock Rotary Club Tuesday as part of the club’s programming theme for the year: “Building Arkansas.” Robinson said the main …
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LRTDC: Craig James Talks Pittman’s Exit, Coaching Shakeup
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseCraig James could not have picked a better day to make his appearance at the Little Rock Touchdown Club. The DoubleTree Hotel Grand Ballroom was already abuzz Monday, Sept. 29, thanks to the Sunday firing of Arkansas football coach Sam …
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Little Rock Athletics Department Plans New Facilities, Seeks Donations
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock Director of Athletics Frank Cuervo unveiled a program-wide fundraising campaign Thursday that could lead to sweeping changes for the athletic department and campus as a whole. Speaking before a formal gathering of Little Rock …
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Yurachek at LRTDC: Hogs Right to Avoid NIL’s ‘Third Lane’
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterWhen it comes to NIL and the wild West landscape it helped create in college athletics, football in particular, the Razorbacks will be sticking to the slow lane for now. Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek told the Little Rock Touchdown …
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Minding the Store: Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek to Address LRTDC
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaOver eight years leading the athletic department at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek has amassed a record any university would be proud of, from championships and grade point averages to navigating …
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Lyon College Football Stadium Debut Set for Saturday
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Lyon College football program will be breaking in its new field at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, when the Scots take on Arkansas Baptist College. The Batesville-based college had previously played all football games off campus at Batesville High …
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Trojans, Golden Lions to Pair Up for Central Arkansas Tip-Off Classic
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff jointly announced Monday, Sept. 8, that they have partnered for a double-header of exhibition basketball games. Both schools’ men’s and women’s teams will face one …