Who wants Mike Irwin to write a book on Hog history!?

[Steef]

1. Has seen a LOT of inside stuff.
2. Actually knows how to write.
3. Orville is gone...or we could have TWO books.
4. Isn't Robert Shields or Nate Allen.

For the love of Hog, Mike!.....?

[RNHog]

It might be a short book.

[MDW]

I'd be among the first in line to buy one.  With his years of experience covering the program and the insight he has, it would be a fascinating read.  If you only see him on TV, you don't get the depth of what a treasure he is, and I really mean that.  Sound bytes only go so far.  I love to hear him tell stories on the radio and read his posts here.  He's also an excellent writer, so a book would be a natural.

I'm definitely with you in wanting that book. 

[JIHawg]

There's nobody better suited to.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

I'd call it "Mikecheck 1.. 2.."

[McKdaddy]

I'd be among the first in line to buy one.  With his years of experience covering the program and the insight he has, it would be a fascinating read.  If you only see him on TV, you don't get the depth of what a treasure he is, and I really mean that.  Sound bytes only go so far.  I love to hear him tell stories on the radio and read his posts here.  He's also an excellent writer, so a book would be a natural.

I'm definitely with you in wanting that book. 

[Professor Psychosis]

I'd buy one, but I've also been thinking that he kind of writes the book for us here on Hogville for free every day!

Still, though, I'd love to have his take on all of the major events in Razorback history during his time covering them in one convenient book format.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

1. Has seen a LOT of inside stuff.
2. Actually knows how to write.
3. Orville is gone...or we could have TWO books.
4. Isn't Robert Shields or Nate Allen.

For the love of Hog, Mike!.....?

I would absolutely buy that book. Come on, Mike, that would be a great read. Waiting to retire? I think I could understand that and maybe also understand why you would wait.

[Mike Irwin]

I'd buy one, but I've also been thinking that he kind of writes the book for us here on Hogville for free every day!

Bingo. Why would you want to pay when it's free?

I don't like the people who publish books. They have formulas and editors and deadlines. By the time they get through with what you write you didn't write it. They did.

[Grizzlyfan]

Actually I just want Mike Irwin to go on the Tulsa Sports Animal radio show and shut Pat Jones the f up when he starts talking about Nutt, Mustain, Broyles, etc.  I have never heard a more uninformed person talk any subject.

[Mike Irwin]

Actually I just want Mike Irwin to go on the Tulsa Sports Animal radio show and shut Pat Jones the f up when he starts talking about Nutt, Mustain, Broyles, etc.  I have never heard a more uninformed person talk any subject.

If Dave Wannstedt can't shut Pat Jones up I wouldn't stand a chance.

[Steef]

If Dave Wannstedt can't shut Pat Jones up I wouldn't stand a chance.

[chitwnhog]

I have been asking for this book to be written for what seems like forever.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

A pictorial history of that hair would be a great coffee table book. 

[HF#1]

I've learned more from Mike since he has been posting here than I have from any Razorback outlet.  He's the sole reason I log into this site anymore.

[fakebobholt]

The next 2-3 years could be a major part of that book. I think its going to dictate the next decade or so of our program depending which way things turn out.

[rusvegashog]

Chapter 12 "Play more golf".

[hoghearted]

I think it would be a wonderful read, and very enlightening.

[HVHog]

1. Has seen a LOT of inside stuff.
2. Actually knows how to write.
3. Orville is gone...or we could have TWO books.
4. Isn't Robert Shields or Nate Allen.

For the love of Hog, Mike!.....?

The Title could be "Miked Up" or "All Miked UP"  or Hog Miked UP.... LoL!!!

[Inhogswetrust]

Chapter 12 "Play more golf".

Wasn't that Frank's book title ?

Seroiusly though I know a couple of media people that are known in Arkansas but I don't know Mike. The one's I know could write some things in books that they have NEVER published or said for the public as a part of their jobs and that would embarrass or make some peoples hair stand on end and other things that would cause former players, coaches and admins to never talk to them again. I've said this on here before, media people do know some things that they will not tell in public. 

[bphi11ips]

Bingo. Why would you want to pay when it's free?

I don't like the people who publish books. They have formulas and editors and deadlines. By the time they get through with what you write you didn't write it. They did.

Having represented authors, especially celebrity memoirs, for many years, I was going to explain why writing a book isn't all it's cracked up to be.  First, it's a LOT of work.  Second, the pay is not good unless your name is Grisham or Rowling.  Third, what you said.

It is nice of you to share, though, given that you write for a living. 

[BrianWPS!!]

I only read books with pictures sooooo. . . . . whaddya say mike?

[Pickwick Hog]

Who is Mike Irwin?  Is he as good as Robert Shields?

[MuskogeeHogFan]

If Dave Wannstedt can't shut Pat Jones up I wouldn't stand a chance.

How could you, when Pat thinks that by virtue of his experience, he knows it all?

Now that being said, Pat has a lot of interesting stories, but he doesn't allow anyone to have thier own opinion or even use his own experience to help callers understand why they might be wrong, because he thinks that anyone not named Pat Jones, doesn't know shiznik and isn't worth his time. He's a lightning rod, which may help their ratings, though he comes off as being very smug to me, many times.

I like your style Mike. You might not agree with someone but at least you attempt to educate folks, based on your experiences and knowledge base, before dispatching those who have unrealistic or inaccurate viewpoints of their version of "how things actually went down".

Keep up the good work and one day, despite the potential interference of publishers, try to write that book. It would be an instant Arkansas classic.

[Pig Worshipper]

Nowadays, you don't even need a publisher for a book like that. Write it exactly like you want it, print up a thousand paperback copies and sell it through Hogville and local bookstores. Don't overprice them and I'm sure you would sell them all.

It doesn't have to be the next Huckleberry Finn. You do have a great deal of interesting stories and a nice, direct way of telling them. That would be just great!

[CallThemHawgs!]

No, and I am completely literate.

[jgphillips3]

Okay, if not a book, how about a dedicated page on Hogville with mini novella type stories mixed in with quick hitters.  That way you don't have to sift through a million posts to get Mike Irwin golden nuggets.

[chitwnhog]

Nowadays, you don't even need a publisher for a book like that. Write it exactly like you want it, print up a thousand paperback copies and sell it through Hogville and local bookstores. Don't overprice them and I'm sure you would sell them all.

It doesn't have to be the next Huckleberry Finn. You do have a great deal of interesting stories and a nice, direct way of telling them. That would be just great!

No doubt...Robert Shields wrote a book about female masturbation or some such thing.

[Big Papa Satan]

No doubt...Robert Shields wrote a book about female masturbation or some such thing.

It was a great coffee table conversation starter that time the Jehovah's Witnesses visited.

[Razor6]

Nothing but love for Mike Irwin!  Great journalist

[chitwnhog]

It was a great coffee table conversation starter that time the Jehovah's Witnesses visited.

+1

[Hog N Bama]

Living in Alabama, I enjoy Hogville and Arkansas sports radio. It's my connection to the Razorbacks. Mike Irwin is my favorite journalist. Mike's no nonsense, straightforward, approach is refreshing in a journalism world of hype and ratings. I look forward to his input on the 93.3 radio show, the Razorback Nation report, and here on Hogville.  Keep up the good work Mike! Should you retire and write a book on the Hogs, it would surely be a "must read", no doubt. :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[Cinco de Hogo]

I want SteefHog to write a book about "The Desperate Need For Linebackers at The University of Arkansas".

And I want a happy ending!

[Doug]

I don't like the people who publish books. They have formulas and editors and deadlines. By the time they get through with what you write you didn't write it. They did.

You need to go the route that steefhog did, or that I'm going. That way YOU get to control every aspect of it, from layout, design, content, edits AND publishing. Plus, you get to keep more of the profit that way.

[thirrdegreetusker]

Bingo. Why would you want to pay when it's free?

I don't like the people who publish books. They have formulas and editors and deadlines. By the time they get through with what you write you didn't write it. They did.

Nonetheless, I would encourage you to write it, and I would buy it.

[BorderPatrol]

I agree, Mike.

WRITE THE BOOK!

bp

[Steef]

You need to go the route that steefhog did, or that I'm going. That way YOU get to control every aspect of it, from layout, design, content, edits AND publishing. Plus, you get to keep more of the profit that way.

This.

Write want you want. Publish electronically only.

If you need help with the electronic formatting, I will gladly do that for you.

Go out TODAY....and get a copy of Scrivener. Software for writers. Absolutely the best money you will ever spend.

[Inhogswetrust]

It was a great coffee table conversation starter that time the Jehovah's Witnesses visited.

Haha! Quite possibly the post of the Day!

[MJ2]

A book would be great, but isn't it interesting that we only hear the behind the scenes stuff after a coach or player is gone?  Obviously, the press has to limit what they release in order to keep the info coming, but it might be nice to know the real story while it's happening.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

A book would be great, but isn't it interesting that we only hear the behind the scenes stuff after a coach or player is gone?  Obviously, the press has to limit what they release in order to keep the info coming, but it might be nice to know the real story while it's happening.

Mike hinted at things at the time, but the guy and the other reports like to eat have families to think about etc.  It's the companies they work for that should have the balls to be truly objective or even give editorial opinion that may not paint the coaches or program in a favorable light.

Best way to know if a coach will definitely be fired?  Wally Hall says something even remotely negative about the coach.  This doesn't mean that Wally thinks the coach should be fired it means he has already be told the coach is gone.

When did we start hearing all the bad stuff about Petrino and poor recruiting?  It wasn't when he was pulling in those last two classes.  It was long after he was gone and no one had to take a risk.  Then they come off as the Bielema excuse machine.

[MJ2]

Mike hinted at things at the time, but the guy and the other reports like to eat have families to think about etc.  It's the companies they work for that should have the balls to be truly objective or even give editorial opinion that may not paint the coaches or program in a favorable light.

Best way to know if a coach will definitely be fired?  Wally Hall says something even remotely negative about the coach.  This doesn't mean that Wally thinks the coach should be fired it means he has already be told the coach is gone.

When did we start hearing all the bad stuff about Petrino and poor recruiting?  It wasn't when he was pulling in those last two classes.  It was long after he was gone and no one had to take a risk.  Then they come off as the Bielema excuse machine.

On a related note, it seems that a LOT of the sports radio people in AR have a lot of negative things to say about CBB.    Does this mean that the movers and shakers already know this isn't gonna work out?

[Hawg_Thai'd]

Yes, a book would be good to read, but if I had my wish, it would be to have the ability to sit around at some tailgates or other BBQ setting having a cold one and listening to the stories he has. Nothing "on the record" just sitting and discussing some of the things that were and could have been.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

On a related note, it seems that a LOT of the sports radio people in AR have a lot of negative things to say about CBB.    Does this mean that the movers and shakers already know this isn't gonna work out?

There are so many sports radio shows out there now that I don't think that is the case.  For one the season was so bad even worse than the John L season that the radio and others know that the fans aren't going to put up with straight sunshine pumping right now.  Most of the shows are caller driven so they pander a good bit too.  THE Paper though is still sunshine and lollipops rainbows and unicorns. 

[RedSkiesAtNightHog]

On a related note, it seems that a LOT of the sports radio people in AR have a lot of negative things to say about CBB.    Does this mean that the movers and shakers already know this isn't gonna work out?

I don't know who you are listening to, but Bo Mattingly on The Ticket in NWA seems to really be a CBB fan! 

[BorderPatrol]

I don't know who you are listening to, but Bo Mattingly on The Ticket in NWA seems to really be a CBB fan!

He isn't listening to any of them. He just likes to bitch and make up things to go along with his bitching....

bp

[Doug]

I don't know who you are listening to, but Bo Mattingly on The Ticket in NWA seems to really be a CBB fan!

Slow Dumbingly was and IS a Nutt Apologist, as well. I met him once. Instantly disliked him.

Then again, should anyone be surprised by the Kanye West of Arkansas Media?

[SPAL]

I would like to read a book written by FCJ.

[Karma]

Slow Dumbingly was and IS a Nutt Apologist, as well. I met him once. Instantly disliked him.

Then again, should anyone be surprised by the Kanye West of Arkansas Media?

Some folks have one world view, and see everyone and everything through that narrow lens.

[Mike Irwin]

A book would be great, but isn't it interesting that we only hear the behind the scenes stuff after a coach or player is gone?  Obviously, the press has to limit what they release in order to keep the info coming, but it might be nice to know the real story while it's happening.

I don't think reporters intentionally limit the behind the scenes stuff while it's happening. Mostly it's a matter of not knowing.

We usually aren't around for the behind the scenes stuff. We have to rely on sources to tell us. These people don't tend to talk unless the coach is on the way out.

At the 2012 Cotton Bowl Coaches Luncheon Petrino ducked out the back early. Several kids were out front where the team bus was. They approached Petrino for autographs. He didn't just just say, "no, no time," he was terribly rude to them with their parents watching nearby.

There were several other incidents like that. By the time the game was over Petrino had ticked off just about everybody on the Cotton Bowl Committee and many of the volunteer workers.

So John Engleman and I came back and talked about it. We got blasted as troublemakers.

When a coach is winning almost nobody wants to hear anything negative about him.

[root_hawg]

A book would be great but needs lots of pics and you need to write it slowly cause I can't read very fast....