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Mustain & Arkansas Desperation (Merged)

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Napoleonbuck;897871; said:
I don't either. I know a few USC fans who think Sanchez will be a Heisman contender his first year starting...

Most would probably go gay for Mark Sanchez.
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Too late. Cushing has them all beat.

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Even if half of it is overblown or untrue, the turmoil surrounding this program is unbelievable. :yow1:

My son Colin Tucker turned in his equipment after 18 months of abuse from the Razorback coaching staff. I would rather tell a very loyal fan base first before a small DMG paragraph states he left the team for unknown reasons. I was a fan and very proud that he signed with the Hogs out of Pierce High School in 2005. I and 33 members of my family have graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. We love the school more than many Arkansans. I have read many of the Razors Edge comments and find some truth in the knowledge regarding the program and a majority of insights completely missing the mark. I know many fans will say I am a disgruntled parent. That is their right. Each person has an opinion.

While my son was trying to have a personal meeting to discuss his leaving the team and why, Coach Nutt he took three cellphone calls. That is all he could do to pay attention to someone that was making a very hard choice and asking for a small portion of his time. When I spoke to Coach Nutt by cellphone he couldn't even stop reading his fan mail to give me his full attention when my son was in the room. Colin said he cared less about my conversation. Mike Markuson didn't have the courtesy to even return my call last night but called my son and was put out. I called him directly to discuss his opinion of Colin. Markuson gave Colin very little in the way of thanks for his efforts. What a man of God he claims to be.

I know that steriods exist in the program and my son was not ever going to go in the direction. He was black balled by the strength coach and his graduate staff as not meeting the strength requirements to play in the SEC because he couldn't bech press 450 lbs and sqaut 600lbs. Mike Markuson told him today in a personal meeting he didin't have what it takes physically to play in the SEC - 6'5" 295lbs. He wiped Earnest Mitchell so bad last year in spring practice Earnest started a fight with him and was kicked out of practice. The strongest guy on the team was getting beaten by the weakest linemen.

The medical staff abused his broken foot i.e. Dean Weber. They told him the foot wasn't broken. An xray technician at the school was the Razorback expert. They claimed he had gout and when I sent him to the Washington County hospital emergency room the doctor clearly stated it was a broken foot. Dean Weber chewed him out for seeking outside medical attention and told him "this was indicative of his career". That is why our players aren't helped when they are injured. Dean Weber is a dumb ....

Folks get ready for much more to come from me. I love the Razorbacks and the U of A but our players deserve better coaching and people that want to develope them into better men and graduates that have degrees. By the way my son has made All SEC Academic every semester he has been at the University and will graduate in three years. I am more proud of that than him wearing the Hog uniform.

Colin recommended to Coach Nutt to give his schlorship to Mike Moffit because the walk on deserved to be rewarded. Colin is not bitter he has a big heart and has class. He will do well in life. The Razorback program did nothing to make him a better person. He had that before he arrived on campus. The players deserve better from the men that dominate their lifes for 4 years while playing ball. Go ask Zac Tubbs or Steve Parker some of Colin's best friends last year what they got from the program after the stadium lights turned off - not much and very little positives regarding the program.

He wishes the best to his former teammates.
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Not that its means anything either way, but here are some posts from Colin's dad from the last few weeks. Note: He was, of course, not posting as Colin Tucker's dad, but anonymously

"so you just write off Tucker or Aguirre. I love the way you crown the players that have never stepped on campus or gone through a practice. "

"How about giving some positive spin on the guys that have busted their ass for 2 years on the hill. Petrus wouldn't be where he is if it wasn't for the juice.ask anyone on the team."

"Tucker will win the battle."

"Otis does Crowell have the grades to make it to campus?"
 
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ESPN

Mother: McFadden to play one more season of college ball

By Pat Forde
ESPN.com




The mother of junior Arkansas running back Darren McFadden told ESPN.com on Friday night that her son will play his last season of college football this fall before turning pro.
"He told me [Friday], 'Mom, I'll be through in December,'" Mini Muhammed said. "I said, 'What you mean?' He said, 'I'll be through.' That's what he told me." Asked if that meant her son would be entering the draft and joining the NFL, Muhammed said, "Yeah. He'll be making big money."

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just thought i'd add this. it's LOOOOOOOONG, but quite compelling reading:

Mitch Mustain committed to play football for the University of Arkansas on August 16, 2005 after a long and grueling recruitment. While trying to make an important life decision, Mustain became one of the most scrutinized, analyzed, and debated recruits in Arkansas? history. The press coverage was immense and his personal life became the subject of thousands of articles and many sports talk shows in the local and national media. To say it was insane would be an understatement. It was a circus built and constructed by the media and the fans flocked in groves to witness.

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The Hogs lose their best WR, through at least the opening game.

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Monk out 4-6 weeks with knee injury

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas receiver Marcus Monk will be out for four to six weeks with a knee injury, the Razorbacks' athletic trainer announced Monday.

Monk underwent an arthroscopy on his right knee Monday to repair a small tear he suffered at practice last week, trainer Dean Weber said.

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Monk caught 50 passes for 962 yards and a school-record 11 touchdowns last season. He also holds the school record of 24 career touchdown receptions.

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Interesting development on the Administration side at Arkansas:

Long-time AD Broyles to retire, post to be filled by Long from Pitt. Long has no known past ties to Arkansas - I don't believe that is a coincidence.

Arkansas would not confirm Long's hiring, but spokesman Tysen Kendig said a news conference was set for Tuesday afternoon regarding the athletic program.
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He appears to have few ties to Arkansas, which could mean quite a transition for an athletic department dominated for decades by Broyles. The Razorbacks joined the Southeastern Conference in 1991, and although they have never won an SEC football title, Arkansas won a national championship in basketball in 1994 and is a national powerhouse in track and field.
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sandgk;926347; said:
Interesting development on the Administration side at Arkansas:

Long-time AD Broyles to retire, post to be filled by Long from Pitt. Long has no known past ties to Arkansas - I don't believe that is a coincidence.
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You are correct, this is not a coincidence. They have made the choice to move the power base away from Broyles and his followers. It is a difficult process considering how much support Mr. Broyles has, but that's what going on.
 
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