Long is out

[porkrindjimmy]

His lack of coaching ability was certainly hidden by his record a Wisky. On the surface, it seemed to be a pretty good hire at the time.

It was hidden by Barry. He controlled that program.

PRJ

[BigK_HogHeaven]

Trey Schaap now reporting JL is gone on Twitter

[BigK_HogHeaven]

Dilly Dilly!

[porkrindjimmy]

Eddie had more than just the drink issues
               

I believe he liked the booger sugar as they say.

PRJ

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

It was hidden by Barry. He controlled that program.

PRJ

That was clearly the case.

[Tusks]

I believe he liked the booger sugar as they say.

PRJ

amen brotha

[(notOM)Rebel123]

KNWA now reporting as well.

[Razorbackers]

Very few are beating that drum, many are just tired of others beating the dead horse that is that dammed ole carpetbagger that is trying to destroy the UofA. 

If Long has to go, in order for CBB to go, I am ok with that.  I am not in favor of change for the sake of change though.

Pretty much. If Long refused to fire BB then he had to go, but I just don't think he was that dense.

Represented the UA well, CFB playoff chairman, made some good hires and not so good hires. Improved facilities and donations.

Hopefully we have someone ready to come in soon, because coaching searches with ADs never go well.

[EastexHawg]

Wow! Today blew up quick! Rumors of a cleaned out office, funneling money to the RF to avoid foia, and now an 11 am presser! Wow

The thought of that crocodile tear crying, "Integrity Goes A LONG Way" t-shirt printing, dirty laundry airing, self promoting, football moron getting the axe for shady dealings is almost too rich.  If I were Petrino I would call him up and play "How Do You Like Me Now."

It's a great day for Arkansas athletics.

[AFBack]

https://twitter.com/ben_creightontv/status/930817351620100098

Fox 16 tweeting about it.

[hawgon]

Pretty much. If Long refused to fire BB then he had to go, but I just don't think he was that dense.

Represented the UA well, CFB playoff chairman, made some good hires and not so good hires. Improved facilities and donations.

Hopefully we have someone ready to come in soon, because coaching searches with ADs never go well.

The new coach will be Norvell or Malzahn.  Norvell wants the job and thus, he will take it regardless of the AD.  Malzahn won't come back unless he is made king of the football program and thus, the AD is irrelevant.

[Tusks]

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[rzrbk4life]

The thought of that crocodile tear crying, "Integrity Goes A LONG Way" t-shirt printing, dirty laundry airing, self promoting, football moron getting the axe for shady dealings is almost too rich.  If I were Petrino I would call him up and play "How Do You Like Me Now."

It's a great day for Arkansas athletics.

Couldn't of said it better myself

[Granny fan]

Time to celebrate!

[MissippHog]

Pretty much. If Long refused to fire BB then he had to go, but I just don't think he was that dense.

I'm thinking that's exactly what happened.

[grayhawg]

Lanny give us more here...what is confirmed? 

Long gone

[Tusks]

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[The Hawg Marshal]

The new coach will be Norvell or Malzahn.  Norvell wants the job and thus, he will take it regardless of the AD.  Malzahn won't come back unless he is made king of the football program and thus, the AD is irrelevant.

When Gus was at stAte it was like the AD (Dean Lee) worked for him.

[AlmaHog2011]

Forgive me for:

1. Not buying a speculative word from anyone (save for a select few) on an anonymous message board.
2. Not buying the words of someone who posts almost exclusively in the Tavern.
3. Bringing the Tavern into this discussion, because I lurk in there quite a bit and some of it is pretty hilarious.

It's being said by a bunch of media now..So you owe the guy and apology looks like he was correct.

[dhizzle]

They better get an AD fast because I don't want a committee hiring a coach.

[RME]

It's being said by a bunch of media now..So you owe the guy and apology looks like he was correct.

Read through the thread before posting.

[OtterHog]

It's being said by a bunch of media now..So you owe the guy and apology looks like he was correct.

We're already square. It's all good

[BigK_HogHeaven]

My apologies for doubting you OtterHog!

[Karma]

If true -- and I am not a Long supporter -- it could be a barrier to hiring a top football coach. Most coaches would want to know who the AD is going to be before moving.

That's my concern too.

[hassettsportsman]

This has all the components of a great #1 country hit!  I wish them well to their vacation destinations.

[Rayzback]

Wow.  Here comes the boom.

[elviscat]

I bet Bobby Petrino is laughing his ass off now. Mr. Integrity, bites the dust!!! Bye Bye Jeffie

[Razorbackers]

The new coach will be Norvell or Malzahn.  Norvell wants the job and thus, he will take it regardless of the AD.  Malzahn won't come back unless he is made king of the football program and thus, the AD is irrelevant.

idk, the AD is pretty relevant to a coach. Despite the opinion of this board, Long is very well respected and liked by people. I'm not saying you're wrong that Norvell wants it or anything. I'm just saying Long would go to bat for his employees, and that's always something you look for in a boss.

Which, it's starting to seem like Long didn't want to cut Bielema loose, and the decision was taken out of his hands. If that's the case, then he probably took a new job, which I would understand. It's his department, and if he wasn't being allowed to run it and make final decision, then I get leaving. But if he was dense enough to try and keep Bielema, then he had to go lol.

[online-with-swine]

Let's take the high road and tread lightly on the alcohol stuff. Dogging the man for his coaching is fair game, but no need to pile on what might be a serious personal issue. We need to be better than that.

But, if that is a root cause of his coaching issues then it should be discussed and more importantly he should get help.

[RME]

Plot twist: Long out as AD, promoted to Chancellor. Steinmetz out.

[snoblind]

How bout if this turns out to be true we just celebrate instead of trying to start crap with other posters? Bielema has to go but there were legit arguments both for and against long and some posters are dedicated hog fans and will support the hogs staff no matter what. But from what I’ve seen when change is made those some folks will get behind the new staff so oughta give them that chance.

So you are saying we can't hunt and abuse down these posters who attacked us those of us who said we were hearing this was coming?  Bummer.

[dhizzle]

Who said it first Nick Mason or OP?

[SDZ_Hog]

That's my concern too.

what if they had some input in who there next boss would be?

[SDZ_Hog]

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[kodiakisland]

I believe he liked the booger sugar as they say.

PRJ

I consider myself a worldly person, but what dat?

[hoglady]

Kudos to OtterHog for bringing this to us.
Thank you!!

[Ex-Trumpet]

Plot twist: Long out as AD, promoted to Chancellor. Steinmetz out.

Bant.

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

So, does CBB stay a couple of more weeks until the end of the season while the new AD is put into place?

[hassettsportsman]

Now Coach B....can focus on being a good family man!  I would think both the AD and Head Coaching positions will be filled quickly.  The PTB may want this whole thing resolved ASAP.

[The Hawg Marshal]

But, if that is a root cause of his coaching issues then it should be discussed and more importantly he should get help.

I agree with part about he should get help. But a bunch of yahoo's on a message board talking about it serves no good purpose. It's just piling on. The man is leaving let's try to have some class about it, is all I'm saying.

[Cure]

Arkansas never misses an opportunity to look crazy in the media.

[riccoar]

Does this have any effect on Bielema's contract?

[jrulz83]

I consider myself a worldly person, but what dat?

Let's let Eric Clapton answer that one.

[AFBack]

I'm hoping we already have someone lined up.

[RME]

Does this have any effect on Bielema's contract?

That's actually a great question

[dalefromspringdale]

Does this have any effect on Bielema's contract?

Great question.. why didn't I think of this till now. Anybody?

[hawganatic]

Don't you think anyone who has ascended to the point of being able to influence the termination of an Arkansas athletic director might have enough business sense to look before he leaps?  "Dang, Joe, I didn't realize that if we fire Long we're going to have to find his replacement."

No, I've seen in my corporate life several times where a "higher up" was asked to leave the company with no real succession plan to replace.

I hope they have somebody lined up to step in, but don't put too much confidence in somebody just because they are in a certain position to take an action.

[kodiakisland]

Let's let Eric Clapton answer that one.

Makes sense. Was thinking some weird sex thing or worse.

[Coach Obvious]

I consider myself a worldly person, but what dat?

[hoglady]

The thought of that crocodile tear crying, "Integrity Goes A LONG Way" t-shirt printing, dirty laundry airing, self promoting, football moron getting the axe for shady dealings is almost too rich.  If I were Petrino I would call him up and play "How Do You Like Me Now."

It's a great day for Arkansas athletics.

Yes Sir - a great day!!

I thought of you first off when I saw this news - you've been spot on about Long for a long time.