Posted on Wed Jul 09, 2008 at 10:32:10 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: Arkansas, MMA, wrestling, Sacha Baron Cohen, prank (all tags)

There's cage fighting and then there's gay fighting and rarely do the two ever mix. But gay-cage fighting is exactly what a crowd of Little Rock spectators got when they showed up to an event called "Blue Collar Brawlin" back on June 5 which was actually an elaborate gag for Sacha Baron Cohen's new film entitled Bruno.

Crowds in Arkansas came for the lure of cage fighting and $1 beer, but police say what they got instead was men ripping each others' clothes off and kissing -- a stunt suspected of being orchestrated by Sacha Baron Cohen of Borat fame. ...

Fort Smith police Sgt. Adam Holland said organizers told him a character named "Straight Dave" would goad a planted audience member into the ring for a fight.

The two men would then wrestle, rip away some of their clothes and share a brief kiss reminiscent of one between Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell in the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

Producers said "there would be a romantic embrace," Holland said. "They said it was kind of to essentially make fun, poke fun at wrestling -- two guys rolling around on the floor, all sweaty."

An elaborate array of mounted and handheld video cameras caught the crowd of 1,600's reaction as the two men "went right up to the line" of the city's morality laws, Holland said. The two men stripped down to their underwear, kissed and rubbed on each other, the sergeant said.

The audience, as well as local fighters drawn to take part in the show, became enraged. "It set the crowd off lobbing beers," Holland said. "They had beers in plastic cups. Those things can get some distance on them actually."

Holland said it took officers about 45 minutes to clear the convention center, as the two actors sprinted away through a specially set-aside tunnel.

So, the fight wasn't real; big deal. According to Lyoto Machida, neither was the Forrest Griffin-Rampage Griffin fight.

Links:
[GlobeAndMail.com]: Arkansas fight fans fall for Baron Cohen stunt

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Posted on Thu Jul 03, 2008 at 11:23:46 AM EST in College
More on: Wendel Davis, crime, fight, scooter, Arkansas, college football (all tags)

Soaring gas prices are hitting everyone hard, forcing many to resort to unconventional means of transportation. Some are choosing to walk when they can, others ride bicycles around town, while some brave souls even dare to climb aboard the public transportation systems (Note: Watch out for homeless people's urine in the seats. We learned the hard way.). All in all, this lifestyle change is making the general population a bit cranky and edgy. Case in point, 6-foot-1-inch, 205-pound Arkansas linebacker Wendel Davis opted to go with riding a scooter and went psycho when he was rear-ended.

Arkansas linebacker Wendel Davis faces a felony criminal mischief charge after police say he punched through the window of a car that bumped his scooter.

Davis, 19, of Sweeny, Texas is scheduled to appear before a judge July 30 over the charge, stemming from an altercation Tuesday afternoon. If convicted, Davis could face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

A university police spokesman says Davis' fist put dents into the car and broke its windshield. Davis was released without bond pending his court hearing.

OK, so there appears to be more to this story than simple road rage over gas prices like we indicated earlier. Turns out Davis was involved in an altercation with the rear-ender, Onyebuchi Odunukwe, hours before the "accident" and sent Davis threatening texts during the days prior. What caused the beef? A chickenhead, of course.

Davis said the threats began after he kissed Odunukwe's girlfriend early Saturday
morning.

The babes simply can't resist mopeds.

Links:
[AJC.com]: Arkansas LB Davis faces felony charge
[HawgsIllustrated.com]: Davis Claims Motorist Threatened Him

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Posted on Thu Jan 10, 2008 at 11:03:00 AM EST in College
More on: Arkansas, Razorbacks, Darren McFadden, crime, fight (all tags)

Now that the college football season is over and done, the next date to circle on the calendar is NFL Draft day. And between now and then, you're going to hear a lot about the Arkansas Razorbacks Mr. All-Purpose Darren McFadden. Well, the McFadden jabber has begun, but it's not regarding his on-field prowess.

Razorback Darren McFadden was involved in a fight at a local bar and was placed in handcuffs. Around 12:15 Thursday morning, D-Mac got into an argument at a bar in downtown Little Rock.

The fight involved one of the bar bouncers. Authorities say that one of McFadden's relatives was being escorted out of Ernie Biggs when McFadden and the people he was with got involved in a fight with Brant Hankins, the bouncer.

The argument went into the streets of the Rivermarket where the Little Rock Police Department put D-Mac in handcuffs for "agitated and provoking aggressive behavior." Once he calmed down the handcuffs were removed.

So far, he has not been charged, but this could be a battery 3rd degree charge if Hankins presses charges.

According to SportingNews.com, Hankins was punched in the face as he escorted the group from the bar. It's unclear if McFadden was the culprit in the punching, but cops say the two-time Heisman runner up was being pretty "rowdy.".

There was a whole bunch of people there," [police Lt. Terry] Hastings said. "They were inside and it spilled out into the street."

Outside, McFadden was handcuffed by a police officer "because he was agitated and was provoking aggressive behavior inciting the incident," according to the police report.

"We handcuffed him for a few minutes because he was rowdy," Hastings said.

McFadden, who was the only person handcuffed, was released after he calmed down. Hastings said it was routine procedure to handcuff a person to gain control of a situation.

We know this is McFadden's second bar fight in recent history, but we really hope this was just a random incident and not the beginning of a self-destructive pattern of behavior. This guy is way too talented to be on the wrong side of the law. Needless to say, the only time McFadden should ever be handcuffed is when NFL fantasy owners pickup his backup at next season's draft.

Links:
[Fox16.com]: Darren McFadden in Fight at Little Rock Bar
[SportingNews.com]: McFadden handcuffed briefly in bar fight

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Posted on Wed Dec 12, 2007 at 01:20:52 PM EST in College
More on: Bobby Petrino, letter, Atlanta, Falcons, Arkansas, Razorbacks (all tags)

As if slipping out the back door just a day after coaching the Falcons in a Monday Night Football contest wasn't pathetic enough for Bobby Petrino, the new Arkansas Razorbacks coach doesn't even have the guts to talk to his old team like a man. Instead of facing his former squad to explain his sudden change of heart, possibly for fear of having snarling pit bulls released on him, Petrino decided to let his fingers do the talking and wrote his ex-players a letter that was posted in the locker room on Wednesday.

Atlanta Falcons players;

Out of my respect for you, I am letting you know, with a heavy heart, I resigned today as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons. This decision was not easy but was made in the best interest of me and my family. While my desire would have been to finish out what has been a difficult season for us all, circumstances did not allow me to do so. I appreciate your hard work and wish the best.

Sincerely,

Bobby Petrino"

The letter was hand signed.

Now that's classy. Arkansas should be proud to have such a stand up guy leading their charge to the top of the SEC.

Unfortunately, while Michael Vick can be put in the slammer for his stupidity and cowardly behavior, Petrino gets a sweet office and a plump paycheck. Personally, we don't know how the guy is going to live with himself after this act of gutless betrayal and his half-hearted, callous and insulting attempt at an apology. Guess he'll be spending a lot of time with fellow Judas and notable NFL back stabber, conference colleague Nick Saban.

Links:
[AJC.com]: Petrino wrote farewell letter to team

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Posted on Wed Dec 12, 2007 at 11:08:03 AM EST in College
More on: Bobby Petrino, Atlanta, Falcons, DeAngelo Hall, Arkansas, Razorbacks, video (all tags)

The big news today revolves around Bobby Petrino's controversial, middle of the night, bolt from Atlanta to Arkansas. While we could talk about just how embarrassing it is for the coach to stab his former team in the back before the season even concluded, it is so much easier to let Petrino's press conference pig call do the humiliating for us.

Oh, and coach, don't let DeAngelo Hall see you doing that on the street. He's not a big fan of yours at the moment.

C'mon, DeAngelo; it's nothing personal. His heart just wasn't in the pros. If you're going to criticize him for anything it should be because he simply loves the college kids too much. The fact that Atlanta is currently swirling around the NFL toilet bowl with a 3-10 record while constantly living out the Michael Vick saga on a day-to-day basis had absolutely nothing to do with the jump.

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Posted on Mon Nov 05, 2007 at 01:43:57 AM EST in College
More on: Darren McFadden, Arkansas, Razorbacks, record (all tags)

On Sunday, Adrian Peterson showed off his skillz once again to the NFL. But we're thinking that he might have just been doing his best Darren McFadden impression. Of course, Peterson can't afford to have the same thing happen to him that happened to McFadden if he wants to hold onto the single game all-time rushing record.

Darren McFadden had two yards subtracted from his rushing total from Saturday night, meaning he only tied the Southeastern Conference single-game record.

McFadden was initially credited with 323 yards on 35 carries in Arkansas' 48-36 win over South Carolina, but Razorbacks spokesman Kevin Trainor said Sunday that a review of the film showed the star tailback was given too many yards. A 3-yard run by Felix Jones was mistakenly credited to McFadden, and McFadden was shortchanged a yard on one of his carries.

McFadden is now credited with 321 yards on 34 carries. Jones' updated totals for Saturday night: 13 carries for 166 yards.

Vanderbilt's Frank Mordica rushed for 321 yards in a 1978 game.

Sure, it's a total bummer that McFadden lost sole possession of the record, but we're not going to be shedding any tears for him just yet. According to SportingNews.com, McFadden moved from No. 10 to No. 5 on the SEC career rushing list. In the game, he jumped Carnell Williams, Sonny Collins, Emmitt Smith, Charles Alexander and Dalton Hilliard by racking up 4,076 4,074 yards on the ground for his career.

And since we brought up Peterson who broke Jamal Lewis' single game rushing record by one yard on Sunday, why not compare what could possibly be the greatest one-two punch in a single weekend between a pro and college back.

Adrian Peterson vs. San Diego: 30 carries, 296 yards, 9.9 yard average, 3 TDs; 1 catch, 19 yards
Darren McFadden vs. South Carolina: 34 carries, 321 yards, 9.4 yard average, 1 TD; 1 catch, 4 yards; 1/1 passing, 23 yards, 1 TD; 2 kick returns, 30 yards

Links:
[SportingNews.com]: McFadden emerges again with performance for the ages
[CBSSports.com]: After further review, McFadden only tied SEC record

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Posted on Thu Oct 18, 2007 at 12:33:02 PM EST in College
More on: Houston Nutt, Arkansas, Real Men of Genius, video, funny (all tags)

Remember the other day when we told you about the newest addition to the ultra exclusive Real Men of Genius club? No, not Mr. Overweight Model Molester and Verbal Abuser Point Guard Guy. We're talking about Mr. Delusional, Irrational, Hopelessly Pathetic Notre Dame Football Fan. Well, move over Mr. Really Stinky Breath Breather Outer because there's a new member of the guild. And try not to breath in his direction.

Does anybody else's Gus Light taste a little Nutty?

Links:
[The Wizard of Odds]: Houston Nutt, a Real Man of Genius

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Posted on Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 09:52:31 AM EST in College
More on: Houston Nutt, college football, Arkansas (all tags)

Things are getting so out of hand for Houston Nutt down in Arkansas that he issued a letter to the press concerning internet rumors that he was having an affair and that he was actively seeking higher profile jobs.

First, a little background:

- In December of 2006, disparaging comments previously made by Arkansas QB Mitch Mustain in 2005 about coach Nutt were published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
- Family friend Teresa Prewett then sends an email to Mustain addressing him as the "Interception King" and calling him a "little boy" and a "fag". (You can read the timeline and entire email at Hog Blogger.)
- Mitch Mustain uses the Freedom of Information Act to request the telephone records of Houston Nutt.
- Everyone gets suspicious when it's revealed Nutt text messaged a cute blonde television anchor over 1,000 times.

First, Nutt asserts that he remains "committed to our players, our fans, and the Razorback program's tradition of excellence and success." Well, that's fine but we have heard that one before. No one trusts coaches after what Nick Saban did at Miami. Second, Nutt also addresses the rumors that he was having an affair:

The speculation and rumors that I have had an inappropriate relationship with Donna Bragg are unfounded and false. Let me be unequivocally clear that the relationship between Ms. Bragg and me is that of a friend and colleague in the community. Any allegation or suggestion that our professional and personal friendship or involvement goes beyond that is false, careless, and purposefully vindictive.
...
My communications with Ms. Bragg have concerned her work as a professional fundraiser for a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services to the developmentally disabled, her insights regarding the media, words of condolence and support regarding the loss of my mother-in-law after her battle with cancer, and information relating to her close friend who was diagnosed with cancer.

Translation: "Look, dickheads, my mother in law died of cancer and I was supporting a friend who had a friend with cancer. So back off." You see what Nutt did there? Well played.

Links:
[Arkansas Online]: Nutt defends text message traffic in open letter
[Hog Wired]: Houston Nutt Open Letter to Razorback Fans

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