BenHOGan1
| Favorite team: | Arkansas  |
| Location: | KC Area |
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| Number of Posts: | 215 |
| Registered on: | 2/22/2021 |
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Wasn't said to me but overheard... Teammate went to Coach Johnson after practice and said his elbow was hurting. Coach Johnson replied, "Sugar, you're whippin your mule too hard."
Never forgot that wisdom...
Never forgot that wisdom...
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re: Question for the Razorback fans
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 7/31/26 at 2:18 pm to Stuttgart Tiger
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My son graduated from their Walton School of Business' Honors College in May in International Business. Very impressive to hear where all their graduates had studied abroad, interned and were going to work or onto grad school.
I'm still an LSU fan but I was very pleased with the education he received and experiences he was provided at UofA.
Exactly. My daughter studied one summer in Rome with the Walton School's International Studies program. She achieved a Master of Accounting in 5 years and passed every part of the CPA exam on the first try. She's now 25, working with an accounting firm in NWA and has been promoted to Senior Accountant and been offered an ownership track.
My son (the rising Senior) just completed his summer internship at one of the largest accounting firms in KC, and in the Spring semester of 2027 he will be interning full time with Ernst and Young in their Rogers/Bentonville office. He too will have his Master of Accounting in their 5 year program. The relationships he's built and the opportunities he's been able to take advantage of have been impressive.
re: Question for the Razorback fans
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 7/31/26 at 9:40 am to Naked Bootleg
Tyson built The Blessings golf course that serves as home to the Razorbacks men's and women's golf teams. The practice facility is world class. Permanent lockers for any Hogs who make it on the PGA or LPGA tours. The course itself is one of the most difficult in the country and has hosted the NCAAs.
Tyson is also largely responsible for bringing Calipari to Arkansas by providing the NIL and other resources necessary for him to succeed.
Tyson Foods pays to have their patch on our jerseys across all sports.
I've got no complaints with Tyson's level of support.
As for Wal-Mart, we see their name on the pillars in the Southeast and Southwest corners of Razorback Stadium. We also see the "sun" logo on the basketball court, so they're definitely kicking in something.
The family has given well over $300 Million to the School of Business and continues to provide exceptional resources to those students. I've got one child who is a grad of the Sam Walton School of Business and one who is going to be a senior this year. What the Waltons have given them access to has been invaluable.
But that really underscores where the Walton family's priorities are. They've not been particularly eager to shell out enormous amounts of cash for the athletics program at the UA. 30+ years ago, Sam's brother Bud gave enough cash to get his name on Bud Walton Arena, but really there haven't been many other extraordinary gifts from the Waltons to the athletics department.
It seems to me the Waltons are more interested in leveraging their wealth for quality-of-life projects in NWA like Crystal Bridges, the biking trails, and a number of hotels and restaurants that contribute to the area.
I'd love to see them step up to help the UA athletics department in a big way, but I believe that would require a significant shift in priorities and philosophy for the family.
Tyson is also largely responsible for bringing Calipari to Arkansas by providing the NIL and other resources necessary for him to succeed.
Tyson Foods pays to have their patch on our jerseys across all sports.
I've got no complaints with Tyson's level of support.
As for Wal-Mart, we see their name on the pillars in the Southeast and Southwest corners of Razorback Stadium. We also see the "sun" logo on the basketball court, so they're definitely kicking in something.
The family has given well over $300 Million to the School of Business and continues to provide exceptional resources to those students. I've got one child who is a grad of the Sam Walton School of Business and one who is going to be a senior this year. What the Waltons have given them access to has been invaluable.
But that really underscores where the Walton family's priorities are. They've not been particularly eager to shell out enormous amounts of cash for the athletics program at the UA. 30+ years ago, Sam's brother Bud gave enough cash to get his name on Bud Walton Arena, but really there haven't been many other extraordinary gifts from the Waltons to the athletics department.
It seems to me the Waltons are more interested in leveraging their wealth for quality-of-life projects in NWA like Crystal Bridges, the biking trails, and a number of hotels and restaurants that contribute to the area.
I'd love to see them step up to help the UA athletics department in a big way, but I believe that would require a significant shift in priorities and philosophy for the family.
Also - Go to Central Grocery near the French Market. Order a half of a muffuletta sandwich. Don't eat it right away. Let the olive spread seep into the bread.
We used to pick them up on our way out of town headed back to Arkansas. We'd stop for lunch in the Battlefield Park in Vicksburg and crack open those sammiches. Make you smack your mama.
We used to pick them up on our way out of town headed back to Arkansas. We'd stop for lunch in the Battlefield Park in Vicksburg and crack open those sammiches. Make you smack your mama.
re: Best places to eat in New Orleans?
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 7/30/26 at 1:26 pm to LSU Patrick
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I recommend Mandina's.
Came here to recommend Mandina's. Been going there 27 years ever since I married a gal with family in NOLA.
Her family owns Smitty's on West Esplanade. Not fine dining but damn good Po Boys, shrimp, oysters, catfish, etc...
SEC
Arkansas - Fay and LR
Old Miss
LSU
Tenn
Non SEC where I've seen the Hogs play
Superdome
Jerry World
Shreveport Indy Bowl
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Nissan Stadium - Music Shitty Bowl
Old Orange Bowl - 78 Orange Bowl v OU
Raymond James in Tampa - Outback Bowl
TCU
EDIT: Completely forgot I watched WVU @ Kansas in 2013.
Arkansas - Fay and LR
Old Miss
LSU
Tenn
Non SEC where I've seen the Hogs play
Superdome
Jerry World
Shreveport Indy Bowl
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Nissan Stadium - Music Shitty Bowl
Old Orange Bowl - 78 Orange Bowl v OU
Raymond James in Tampa - Outback Bowl
TCU
EDIT: Completely forgot I watched WVU @ Kansas in 2013.
re: Most cringe comment of SEC media days has appeared from Ryan Silverfield
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 7/23/26 at 10:50 am to The Pirate King
Media days are a waste of time. The quote is cringe, as is everything about that hire. What's relevant is that his ceiling with that schedule is 2 wins - and the Tulsa win is not guaranteed. There's a significant talent deficit with 11 of the teams on the schedule. Combine that with a deficit in coaching ability, and this program is looking at yet another wasted year.
re: Tubby Smith part of 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 7/14/26 at 8:36 am to UKWildcats
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Love Tubby, and loved that era, because that's when I was at UK. Chuck Hayes one of my all time favorite Cats. I met Tubby at Sal's one night less than 10 yrs ago, I wanna say he was at Texas Tech, but he was in town. He walked by my table, I stood up and said "Coach, I don't want to bother you, I just wanna shake your hand and say thank you."
When Nolan Richardson had his annual charity golf tournament in NWA every summer back in the late 1990's, I would volunteer on the course. The event was attended by just about every D-1 coach in the country. Tubby always stood out as one of the truly good people in the sport. Had a kind word for everyone. Never in a rush. Never "Big Timed" anyone. I'm glad to see him get this honor.
Sankey Announces Partnership with FIFA
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 7/2/26 at 10:25 am
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Southeastern Conference (SEC) commissioner Greg Sankey announced today that effective immediately the SEC Officiating leadership will partner with FIFA to onboard many of the World Cup referees ahead of the 2026 college football season.
According to Sankey, "Along with the rest of the world, we have been watching the World Cup very closely. Based on what we have seen, the FIFA referees embody the rare blend of incompetence and corruption that we seek in all of our league officials." Watching how these soccer matches have been officiated, Sankey said he saw something very familiar and comforting to him. Several games featured calls by the referees that were inexplicable to everyone watching, and they led even the casual observers to wonder if the referees were involved in something corrupt or illegal. And to further emphasize the similarities between FIFA and the SEC, Sankey observed FIFA referees are also shielded from any form of accountability.
Sankey has assembled a Task Force of AD's from hand-picked SEC schools to determine how quickly the FIFA referees can be assimilated into the SEC officiating crews in time for the Fall football season. "We will need some time to coach the FIFA referees on the SEC pecking order and which programs to protect. We can't have them going out there applying rules fairly," Sankey said.
When asked if he was concerned that the FIFA referees had no experience in officiating American football, noting that most of them didn't even know the most basic rules of the game, Sankey replied, "Knowledge of the rules is really arbitrary. We in the SEC league offices provide clear guidance as to how our games are to unfold, and truly anyone with no conscience or moral compass can follow those guidelines and be successful."
Observers believe the partnership between the SEC and FIFA is a natural fit because both organizations are led by a small cabal of rich guys who don't care about the sport as long as they're getting their kickbacks and free trips.
According to Sankey, "Along with the rest of the world, we have been watching the World Cup very closely. Based on what we have seen, the FIFA referees embody the rare blend of incompetence and corruption that we seek in all of our league officials." Watching how these soccer matches have been officiated, Sankey said he saw something very familiar and comforting to him. Several games featured calls by the referees that were inexplicable to everyone watching, and they led even the casual observers to wonder if the referees were involved in something corrupt or illegal. And to further emphasize the similarities between FIFA and the SEC, Sankey observed FIFA referees are also shielded from any form of accountability.
Sankey has assembled a Task Force of AD's from hand-picked SEC schools to determine how quickly the FIFA referees can be assimilated into the SEC officiating crews in time for the Fall football season. "We will need some time to coach the FIFA referees on the SEC pecking order and which programs to protect. We can't have them going out there applying rules fairly," Sankey said.
When asked if he was concerned that the FIFA referees had no experience in officiating American football, noting that most of them didn't even know the most basic rules of the game, Sankey replied, "Knowledge of the rules is really arbitrary. We in the SEC league offices provide clear guidance as to how our games are to unfold, and truly anyone with no conscience or moral compass can follow those guidelines and be successful."
Observers believe the partnership between the SEC and FIFA is a natural fit because both organizations are led by a small cabal of rich guys who don't care about the sport as long as they're getting their kickbacks and free trips.
Only been once for a football game. Do they still have that odd law where they can't sell their beer cold? Stopped on the way into town to fill the ice chests and go tailgate. Couldn't find the beer fridge at the convenience store. Found out they couldn't sell the beer cold.
Jackmerius Tacktheritrix
Hingle McCringleberry
Hingle McCringleberry
Wayne Madkin
Tony Mandarich
Bumper Pool
D'Brickishaw Ferguson
Madre Hill
Lam and Jam Jones
Peter Gardere
Bucky Richardson
Tony Mandarich
Bumper Pool
D'Brickishaw Ferguson
Madre Hill
Lam and Jam Jones
Peter Gardere
Bucky Richardson
re: Question on Holtz for Arkansas fans
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 6/25/26 at 3:35 pm to CaptainCrash
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if Jimmy Johnson had gotten the Arkansas job in 1977
Johnson was barely over .500 (29-25) in four seasons at Okie State in a league that was similar to the SWC. At that time, OU and Nebraska controlled the Big 8 while Texas (before Pony Excess) ruled the SWC. His Big 8 record was under .500 and he somehow kept a functionally illiterate Dexter Manley academically eligible. He had success at Miami because he was able to get Florida recruits (Michael Irvin, Jerome Brown, Benny Blades, etc) who would have never played in Fayetteville.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Jimmy was in the picture when Holtz was hired. Wasn't Jimmy at OK St when Holtz left, and he was a finalist to replace Holtz? As I recall, he found out that JFB had already privately offered Kenny Hatfield because he was squeaky clean, and he gave Jimmy a "courtesy" interview at Herman's Rib House.
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The lack of recruiting in state talent and comments did not endear him to the state.
What sealed the deal, however, was campaigning for Jesse Helms. It wasn't just Helms leading the fight against MLK Jr. day, though I am hard pressed to think of something back then that would have driven away young Black athletes faster than that. Rather it was that Holtz doing such an action heavily implied that the University of Arkansas was endorsing Helms.
People have a hard time remembering just how much raw political power Broyles effectively wielded in Arkansas back then. Bill Clinton called Broyles the most powerful man in the state for a reason. Broyles, and before him Barnhill, had built a system based one state, one football team.
You didn't comment on political issues because it might offend a group in state, you took your smiling pictures with the Governor, and that was that. To make matters worse, Helms was a devoted Republican. As hard as it is to believe now back then the Republican party in Arkansas was so small it was joked they had their state convention at a corner booth in Denny's. Democrats controlled everything, and I do mean everything.
Holtz didn't just touch the third rail of Arkansas politics, he took a giant whiz on it.
Nailed it
All of that is entirely true and a very good contextual account.
But to simplify it a bit, Holtz went on the Johnny Carson show and made the statement, "Fayetteville Arkansas is not the end of the world, but you can sure see it from there." My late father had 2 degrees from Arkansas and was a loyal Hog fan and Lou Holtz fan. When that comment came out of his mouth, my dad had no use for that lisping midget ever again. He insulted my father's home state and his alma mater. Dad was glad to see him go.
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honest question, does the Reynolds family have a say in any of this or are they compensated in any way? Seems kinda shitty that you'd have a dude's name on the stadium and have a generation of people know it by that name and then jsut scrape him off for the highest bidder.
The Donald W Reynolds Foundation out of Tulsa spent down its cash and dissolved many years ago. The gift to name the U of A stadium was one of those gifts designed to help spend down their capital. They've also supported a number of other capital projects throughout Arkansas, including the inpatient hospice facility for Arkansas Hospice in Russellville and the Center on Aging on the UAMS campus. I know of several other capital projects across Arkansas (and probably OK as well) that they supported. Their tie was not particularly tight with the UA or the Hogs. That was just some good work by UA and Razorback Foundation Development Officers back in the Day.
re: Our stadium's name has changed...
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 6/25/26 at 2:59 pm to RunningHog
The deal is $5.4 Million per year over 13 years. CA is looking to expand their footprint beyond the KC area. They've already got 6 locations in NWA. Clearly they saw value in aligning their Marketing with the U of A. Incidentally, that alignment and brand awareness is already enjoyed by all the Fortune 500 companies in NWA, so such an annual expenditure made no business sense.
Living in the KC area, I see their ads with Bobby Witt JR and the chiefs qb running regularly on local stations. They also sponsor the Diamond Club at the K. They seem to be a really good corporate sponsor/partner.
We're not familiar with them yet in NWA, but from the size of this investment, we are likely to become very familiar with them. I'm good with this partnership. Let's see how it activates...
Living in the KC area, I see their ads with Bobby Witt JR and the chiefs qb running regularly on local stations. They also sponsor the Diamond Club at the K. They seem to be a really good corporate sponsor/partner.
We're not familiar with them yet in NWA, but from the size of this investment, we are likely to become very familiar with them. I'm good with this partnership. Let's see how it activates...
re: Darius Acuff to the Kings 7th overall.
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 6/24/26 at 9:32 am to beebefootballfan
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Sucks he got stuck in Sacramento.
Many a careers have died there.
Bad franchise in a small market on the West Coast. What this tells me is that I'll have very few opportunities to see his games on tv. Unless I pay for the NBA League Pass (I won't), then he might as well be playing in Lithuania. He could be the next Kyrie Irving, but we'll never know. Sacramento is an NBA Black Hole.
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A&M gonna have to pony up to keep her?
My sources say "neigh"
re: Lets Be Sad Together: Best Game You Ever Attended That Your Team Lost
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 6/17/26 at 9:26 am to Maytheporkbewithyou
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1991
#2 Arkansas lost 112 to 105 to #1 UNLV in Fayetteville. The most exciting game I've ever been to. I was 15. It was in the old Barnhill Arena and it was loud af.
I was there. Second row of the student section. Got to meet Walter Payton and he signed my student ticket. The hype for that game was nuts. We led at halftime, but LJ and Stacey Augmon were beasts and controlled the second half.
re: How did Arky not get a regional?
Posted by BenHOGan1 on 5/26/26 at 10:18 am to Ronaldo Burgundiaz
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RPI puts too much meaning on meaningless midweek games. The midweek games are for getting lower end bullpen arms some reps. Unless the NCAA comes up with a different metric, teams are going to start scheduling fewer midweek games to combat this.
Clearly there's a way to "game" the RPI formula, and Arkansas has not taken advantage of it. I'd definitely look at scheduling differently in the future with the intent of manipulating RPI.
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you’re not outnumbering the home fans
We won't outnumber them if we play kansas head to head. The locals and season ticket holders will have first dibs on tickets, and will grab them up. Hog-Land park is a miniscule place, and even with temporary seats added, it'll only be about 3,000 capacity. We'll put more than that in the Baum Walker stands on a Tuesday in February against ULM with the temps being 40 degrees.
But look for the Hog fans to be there Friday night in large numbers (for Hog-Land park) against MO State. I live in OP and I know a LOT of Arkansas alums from the area who are planning to go. Lots of current students from this area are home for Summer and going over. Friday night the place should be just about full, and it'll be 80+ percent Hog fans.
The one variable that could affect it is that MANY of the Northwest Arkansas Hog fans who would normally make the short drive up and fill Hog-Land, will be in OKC. Making our first WCWS is a huge deal, and lots of the folks I've heard from are going there to witness history.
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