Lou Holtz, the legendary college coach who guided Arkansas football to one of its most prolific runs, including one of the program’s biggest wins, has died at age 89. Holtz, who had been in poor health for years, was placed …
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Former Arkansas Razorbacks coach Lou Holtz has entered hospice care at the age of 89. ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana, and Kyle Sutherland of HawgBeat.com confirmed the news with family members on Thursday. Holtz, a member of the College Football …
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Mark May Brings Passion, Grills Yurachek at LRTDC
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterMark May brought his trademark passion and then some to his appearance before the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday. Much of it was aimed against Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek, whom May criticized for comments made in September at …
The Little Rock Touchdown Club welcomed former Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown Monday afternoon ahead of the Fighting Irish’s much-anticipated game with Arkansas on Saturday. Brown won college football’s top award in 1987 and was later drafted in …
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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 …
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Growth Brings Big Names: Little Rock Touchdown Club Gears Up for 2025 Season
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBy Mark Carter, Sarah DeClerk and Mary LeSieur. Photos by Ryan Parker. Feature photo above: Ray Lewis, left, with David Bazzel Every Monday during football season, like clockwork, Arkansas football enthusiasts flood the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Little Rock, …
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Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson Coming Back to Arkansas
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaOf all the legendary players and coaches who have passed through the annals of college and pro football, only a few select individuals have managed to stand out as true innovators, certified champions and compelling characters all rolled into one. …
Football’s ultimate intimidator, Jon Gruden, the former NFL head coach with the uncanny likeness in appearance and sideline demeanor to the horror slasher Chucky, squirmed. On a midday in August 2022, Gruden was the guest of a packed house before …
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Together, Everyone Accomplishes More: Broyles Award Supports Much Wider Cause Than Football
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaPictured above: Former Razorback head coach and AD Frank Broyles, for whom the national Broyles Award is named. Photos provided. A filled-to-capacity ballroom hums with the chatter and excitement of a major awards event. The finalists have finished their …
