Most fans feel fortunate to lure Petrino back
Last week was action packed in the Natural State.
Wally Hall
Wally Hall is the managing sports editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. A graduate of the University of Arkansas-Little Rock after an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force, he is a member and past president of the Football Writers Association of America, member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, past president and current executive committee and board member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, and voter for the Heisman Trophy. He has been awarded Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year 10 times and has been inducted to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame and Arkansas Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
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OPINION | WALLY HALL: Petrino jumped at the chance to be back
In the minutes that social media blew up with the news Bobby Petrino was coming back to Arkansas football as the offensive coordinator, the doom and gloom of t…
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OPINION | WALLY HALL: Duke and UA have short but heated history
Tonight at Bud Walton Arena, the Duke Blue Devils will experience a true hostile environment.
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OPINION | WALLY HALL: Pittman can’t afford to strike out on OC hire
Sam Pittman may be one of the most popular men in Arkansas.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | WALLY HALL: Lots of questions, few answers for Pittman
In 2024, no one can say Arkansas is the Vanderbilt of the West.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | WALLY HALL: The fight was the best part of a lousy game
It's obligatory to write it, but there's no place on the field for fighting even when guys are trying to knock each other down on every play.
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OPINION | WALLY HALL: Some of the rivalry games are tougher to call
Rivalry week is upon us and there are great games across the country, with the biggest probably Ohio State and Michigan, the Nos. 2 and 3 in the College Footba…
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Some thanks, then bring on sweet potatoes
Thanksgiving is a personal favorite as far as holidays, second only to Christmas which is not just about family and feasting but spirituality.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | WALLY HALL: Next year should be a bit easier for Pittman
Hunter Yurachek made it official on Sunday.
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Victory was nothing to call the Hogs about
FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas won Saturday night, but it was not pretty or close to dominating, which is what is supposed to happen when you are playing a team that…