http://www.razorbackexpats.com Calling the Hogs from parts way yonder. Calling the Hogs from parts way yonder. Thu, 15 May 2008 17:34:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For anyone who doubts the interconnectedness of all things, I submit to you this news item: troubled ex-LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux (I think his first name is actually "Troubled Ex-LSU Quarterback") is transferring to Jacksonville State, where he'll be coached by none other than Mr. Jack Crowe. With a talent like ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/15/jack-crowe-resurfaces/ "Hi, my name is Frank (some call me 'Frank of the Ozarks'). I'm mostly retired now, do a little consulting every now and then. Over the years, my hobbies have included raising jaw-dropping amounts of money to build world-class facilities for the University of Arkansas athletic teams, going to the ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/14/ho-hum-another-hall-of-fame-for-frank/ Courtesy of Brandon Marcello and The Slophouse blog, we came across this compilation of some of Paul Eells' memorable radio calls from the last seven years. Good stuff. Fall afternoons just aren't the same without Eells' trademark celebration of the Hogs entering the end zone. According to Marcello, KATV's Web site ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/13/touchdown-arkansas/ Let's check in on the ex-Hogs who have recently joined the work force: * The Raiders held their rookie minicamp last weekend, and naturally D-Mac was the star of the show. Initial reviews were very positive, and the Bay Area media is getting their first taste of his versatility: "McFadden does ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/13/tuesday-hodge-podge-5/ Wally Watch: Where we read Wally Hall so you don't have to. May 8, 2008: Hitting to all fields as summer draws near. Primary Theme: Wally decides to write about baseball. Irony Alert: While taking half of his column to meander to his baseball observations, Wally spends a little time detailing how ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/12/wally-watch-may-8-and-11-2008/ There's no more optimistic time for a football fan than the spring, when a few good scrimmages can raise expectations to the point where every halfway-decent player seems like the second coming of Peyton Manning or, well, Darren McFadden. So maybe I'm guilty of that right off the bat, but ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/06/re-evaluating-casey-dick/ Wally Watch: Where we read Wally Hall so you don't have to. May 1, 2008: Kentucky Derby memories are forever vivid Primary Theme: The Kentucky Derby sure is fun. But, things ain't like they used to be. Key Elements: A virtuosic combination of name-dropping and nostalgia that only the sports editor of the ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/05/wally-watch-may-1-2008/ What's everyone's favorite ex-Razorback coach up to these days over in Oxford? Well, according to this glowing profile in the Laurel (MS) Leader-Call, he's certainly taking the locals by storm. Here's the money quote: If you meet Nutt, you will be impressed even if you are not a Rebel fan. He ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/05/02/checking-in-on-houston-nutt/ As America's favorite non-sporting sporting event, the NFL Draft certainly receives a lot of coverage. And, with six players drafted the Hogs were a major factor this year. Here are some links I've been saving up: * Probably the best thing I read after the draft was this interview with Felix ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/04/30/sifting-through-the-post-draft-leftovers/ In the days leading up to the NFL draft, I posted a couple of rants about why I didn't think Oakland was the best place for Darren McFadden to wind up...I've lived in the Bay Area for 12 years now and have seen numerous good players get swallowed up by ... http://www.razorbackexpats.com/2008/04/29/hi-darren-welcome-to-the-neighborhood/