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John L. Smith and Razorback football - Remembering 2012
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 8:56 pm
After Bobby Petrino took Arkansas to their promised land of consistent mediocrity, tragedy struck Razorback nation. The one competent coach that was somehow convinced to come to Fayetteville temporarily lifted Arkansas above consistent bottom-feeder status, and then tragedy struck.
Luckily for Arkansas, there was one man who could not be shamed in to avoiding the Arkansas job, and that man was John L. Smith.
Arkansas would go on to post a dismal 4-8 record including losses to UL-Monroe, Rutgers, and a 10-58 loss to Texas A&M. The low point came when old John had a presser after a devastating loss to Alabama where he emphatically told the media that everyone just needs to “smile”. After a season long full of humiliation, Arkansas and John L. Smith agreed to part ways.
Luckily for Arkansas, there was one man who could not be shamed in to avoiding the Arkansas job, and that man was John L. Smith.
Arkansas would go on to post a dismal 4-8 record including losses to UL-Monroe, Rutgers, and a 10-58 loss to Texas A&M. The low point came when old John had a presser after a devastating loss to Alabama where he emphatically told the media that everyone just needs to “smile”. After a season long full of humiliation, Arkansas and John L. Smith agreed to part ways.
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Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:00 pm to Retrograde
How depressing it must be to be razorback 
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:00 pm to Retrograde
Facebook moms paving the way to hiring Orgeron is pretty embarassing, and Ole Miss has definitely made their run, but I honestly can't see a more embarassing story than how all of this unfolded.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:00 pm to Retrograde
Johnelle > Coach O
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:12 pm to Retrograde
Wasn't Arkansas in the top10 when they lost to Louisiana Monroe? I remember losing my shite when they scored the winning touchdown
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:15 pm to Retrograde
I can’t stand John L as much as any Razorback fan, but there was a story lost behind the “smile” comment. That week he had declared bankruptcy d/t bad real estate deals and actually attended his younger brothers funeral the same day as that press conference.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:16 pm to Retrograde
rivalry request pending
35%-65% odds
don't stay up late tonight waiting
35%-65% odds
don't stay up late tonight waiting
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:18 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
Why yes, they were ranked AP No. 8. I forgot they had the worst season ever for a team that started in the top 10, thanks for bringing that up.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:19 pm to Retrograde
Why?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:24 pm to Latarian
Mostly because I have been stuck in fricking Springdale for work this week and I’m pretty bitter about it. The mullets and mutton chops hurt my eyes, and the constant butchering of the English language via the Ozark accent hurts my ears.
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:29 pm to Retrograde
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Mostly because I have been stuck in fricking Springdale for work this week and I’m pretty bitter about it. The mullets and mutton chops hurt my eyes, and the constant butchering of the English language via the Ozark accent hurts my ears.
Quit hanging out with the Mexicans on 71B
This post was edited on 3/21/18 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:34 pm to Retrograde
Remember in 2011 when they thought Jordan Jefferson ripped out his heart to make fun of the Arkansas player who had a heart attack the week before when Jefferson did his Superman celebration?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:37 pm to Retrograde
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:38 pm to Retrograde
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the constant butchering of the English language via the Ozark accent hurts my ears.
I take it you've never been to Louisiana.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:50 pm to redeye
Dafuq is an Ozarks accent anyway?
Posted on 3/21/18 at 9:52 pm to jdevers
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I can’t stand John L as much as any Razorback fan, but there was a story lost behind the “smile” comment. That week he had declared bankruptcy d/t bad real estate deals and actually attended his younger brothers funeral the same day as that press conference.
Yeah, for all the shite John L. got, it was hard not to feel a bit sorry for him. There was an edge of desperation in his interactions with the media. You could almost see him start to lose his grip as his last hope to get his finances in order again crumbled around him. I've never heard he was a terrible guy or anything, so I couldn't help feeling bad for him that year.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:23 pm to Retrograde
A person from Louisiana talking about Arkansas accents, this is rich.
Posted on 3/21/18 at 10:43 pm to Retrograde
We were gifted Liz Honey though.
#blessed
#blessed
Posted on 3/22/18 at 12:43 am to redeye
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I take it you've never been to Louisiana.
This is why Tigger trolls will never bother me. Let them talk all they want. At least I don't have to live in Louisiana.
Posted on 3/22/18 at 4:50 am to weremoose
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I take it you've never been to Louisiana
Sadly, yes - yes I have
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