Rumor from Arkansas

by Bob LaBlog on Dec 6, 2007 8:10 AM CST Comment 20 comments

The rumor out of Fayetteville, AR, is that Malzahn is going to replace Greg Davis as offensive coordinator here. My dad, who is a professor at the University of Arkansas and former Longhorn, is getting asked lots of questions up there about whether or not that's happening. Again, this isn't a verified, just an interesting rumor.

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Seems odd...

I would think that this story would be coming out of Tulsa, if true, given that he is a coach there and not at Arkansas.
Anyway, heres to hoping the rumor has validity....

by EyesOTexas on Dec 6, 2007 8:35 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

I don't know ...

I heard Houston Nutt's name thrown around about three weeks ago in a High School press box in Waco ... Strange where you can hear things and not know where they're going

"Excuse me while I whip this out."

by FreedomDip on Dec 6, 2007 8:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He is from Arkansas

So I assume his family/friends are from there.

Unlike you all, I do like GD and think he is doing not bad of a job. But I'll trade him for Malzahn for sure!

In Mack We Trust.

by Cyrus on Dec 6, 2007 8:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Re:

According to AP Rumors:

A University of Arkansas private fundraising arm approved a salary supplement Wednesday for Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe, a strong indication that Grobe will replace Houston Nutt as the Razorbacks' coach.
There was no word from the university, however, on whether Grobe would replace Nutt, who quit Nov. 26 and was hired almost immediately at Ole Miss.
The Razorback Foundation raises funds privately for Arkansas athletic programs and pays coaches amounts far beyond their regular state salaries. Nutt, for instance, made $330,000 annually from the state but had a compensation package worth $1.5 million a year -- much of the extra coming from Foundation funds.
Ralph Bradbury, a member of the Razorback Foundation's board of directors, confirmed Wednesday night that the foundation had approved a deal for Grobe. He said he couldn't confirm for sure that Grobe's hiring was final because that issue remains in the hands of athletic director Jeff Long and Grobe himself.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/s...

By the by, I'd love Malzahn as our new OC, but Mack ain't replacing GD.

My adopted kid is pure genius at the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.

by jc25 on Dec 6, 2007 9:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

ESPN: Wrong Again

Wake Forest football coach Jim Grobe will return next season to the Demon Deacons, rebuffing an apparent attempt to lure him to Arkansas to replace Houston Nutt, according to two published reports.
A source close to the program told the Associated Press on Thursday that Grobe will be staying in Winston-Salem.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/s...

My adopted kid is pure genius at the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.

by jc25 on Dec 6, 2007 10:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad you quallified this.

I've read tons of "I have heard from three reliable sources..." and "This is what's really going to happen:..." and "The Athletic Director told me directly that..." this year, I just have to sit back and laugh. From Miles to UM and Tubberville to ~~Ole Miss~~ ~~LSU~~ Arkansas, to Saban back at LSU! "I have it on good authority" that a bunch of people are full of shit.

by limnonectes on Dec 6, 2007 9:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

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"I have it on good authority" that a bunch of people are full of shit.

Now that's a rumor I believe.

My kid may have given up a costly fumble against OU, but at least he's never been accused of face raping.

by Shake on Dec 6, 2007 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Arkansas sucks

How many coaches have turned that school down so far? Tuberville, Bowden, and Grobe are just the ones from this week that we know of.

Looks like they will have to find an up-and-comer instead of established success. Which means totally new systems (probably woulda happened anyway). Which hopefully means Felix Jones decides to leave early as well.

atsmahboy Kelson

by BigTexBD on Dec 6, 2007 11:04 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

What's not to love?

Razorback Fans care so deeply about their team that they file Freedom of Information Act petitions to obtain and scrutinize their coach's cell phone records...I think that kind of committment deserves a first rate coach.

And something tells me the Hogs will get exactly what they deserve...

Coach Lou Holtz

Be nobody but yourself in a world that desperately wants you to be like everybody else.

by 54b on Dec 6, 2007 3:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oh 54b....

From your lipttth to Godttth earttth...

Roy Miller - with the possible exception of Barbara Feldon, the best #99 anywhere!!!

by agent orange on Dec 6, 2007 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mack the great

It wouldnt be MB if he replaces his "best freind" GD from the team unless-GD retires!!. Which I would highly doubt. Besides if this is true then it is weird since since MB became the best of freinds with DA!!!

by hornbatch2005 on Dec 6, 2007 1:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Unless...

GD goes to SMU or another opening.

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by MattMiller on Dec 6, 2007 4:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

nope

that aint happening...SMU is no better the University of Minnesotsa...and he did not that the U of M job...

by hornbatch2005 on Dec 7, 2007 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Broyles Award Dinner

The rumor seems to have sprung up from something that happened at the Broyles Award Dinner. Greg Davis was at the dinner as a past recipient. But again, I have no idea who started it or if there's any truth to it, other than some people in Fayetteville seem to think that my dad should know something about it.

by Bob LaBlog on Dec 6, 2007 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Please, Please

Oh Santa, please bring us someone to replace Greg Davis. We've all been good this year and this is our Christmas wish! In my opinion Davis has and is the single most problem with the Horns this year. His game schemes and play calling have been dismal at best. How many times were the Horns looking at 2nd and 8 every single game? I hope he gets replaced and soon.

Hook Em Horns!!!

by horns65 on Dec 7, 2007 4:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs