John Thompson, the former defensive coordinator at Arkansas and two-time bowl-winning interim head coach for Arkansas State, has been hired to lead the defense at Parkview High School in Little Rock. Thompson, 70, will serve on the staff of Bobby …
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Travis Ford to Take Over UA Little Rock Hoops Program
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseThe 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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Harding Football Hands Head Coach Reigns to Roddy Mote, Elevates Simmons
by Doug Criseby Doug CriseArkansas’ most successful collegiate football program over the last three years announced major changes Tuesday. Paul Simmons will step away from his role as head coach of the Harding University football team to assume the newly created position of general …
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Can’t Always Get What You Want — But Hogs May Have Gotten That Which They Need in Silverfield
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterPhotos and images provided by Arkansas Athletics The wave of Battered Hog Syndrome that began to crest over the state on the morning of Nov. 30 once Memphis’ Ryan Silverfield was reported to be “the guy” quickly gave way …
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Semifinalists Named for 2025 Broyles Award
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation has announced the 15 semifinalists for the 2025 Broyles Award, which honors college football’s top assistant coaches. The semifinalists were selected from an original group of 64 nominees representing approximately 1,500 assistant coaches from …
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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 …
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Yurachek, Petrino Address Next Steps for Hog Football
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNew interim head Hog Bobby Petrino told reporters Monday that the Arkansas football team would get back to the “principles of great defense” in the aftermath of Hunter Yurachek’s firing of head coach Sam Pittman on Sunday. Petrino joined his …
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Turn Off the Jukebox; Pittman Fired as Head Hog
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe Sam Pittman era has ended in Fayetteville. The Hogs’ 34th head coach, who took over in 2019, has been dismissed by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek, the university’s athletic department announced via press release on Sept. …
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Jimmy Johnson Makes Much-Anticipated Return to Arkansas
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterJimmy Johnson wanted to be the man who replaced Frank Broyles in 1977 as head Hog. Johnson, who had been a key player as an undersized defensive lineman on Arkansas’ 1964 national championship team, was the Razorback defensive coordinator under …
Feature image: Heather Baker with Sam Pittman The late great Paul Eells, legendary Voice of the Razorbacks, was known for his famous “Touchdown, Arkansas!” call during Razorback football games. His signature call came to mind recently as Arkansas sports promoter …