Pelphrey wraps up Razorback cage season saluting 6 seniors Mar 28, 2008
Seniors Sonny Weems of West Memphis, Darian Townes, Steven Hill, Gary Ervin, Charles Thomas and Little Rock Fair alum Vincent Hunter all played key roles in Pelphrey s 23-12 Razorbacks becoming Arkansas first team to win both 23 games and a NCAA Tournament game since Nolan Richardson s 1999 Razorbacks ... As a class under Heath the Pelphrey, this crew gradually turned around a mighty program fallen on hard times with the volatile exit of Nolan Richardson, the Hogs winningest coach. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Season In Review Mar 25, 2008
The three-game home winning streak Bud Walton Arena hadnt rocked like this since Nolan Richardson coached the Razorbacks. Arkansas recorded consecutive victories in Fayetteville over Mississippi State, Florida and Ole Miss before near-sellout or sellout crowds and improved to 17-5 overall. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Ex-LSU coach Brady takes over at Arkansas State Mar 20, 2008
After Nutt resigned, former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson expressed interest in the job. Richardson, who has been out of college coaching since being fired by the Razorbacks in 2002, spoke with Arkansas State officials and visited Jonesboro. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
No Reason for the Hoosiers to be Hurryin Mar 20, 2008
While Indiana actually averaged two more points per game than Arkansas, IUs SEC foe tries to play in a manner similar to how former Coach Nolan Richardson used to play. They have a swarm of talented athletes who will press frequently and try to force turnovers or long rebounds, and ultimately generate fast-break opportunities. (HoosierInsider.com)
Arkansas St. names new basketball coach Mar 20, 2008
" Brady went 192-139 in 11 seasons at LSU the highlight was a Final Four appearance in 2006. A year after the Tigers reached the Final Four, they went 17-15 and then opened this season 8-13 before Brady was dismissed. The 53-year-old Brady replaces Dickey Nutt, who stepped down Feb. 19 after going 189-187 in just under 13 seasons. After Nutt resigned, former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson expressed interest in the Arkansas State job. Last week, Richardson said he was no longer a candidate.... (Florida Times-Union)
Dean: John Brady to take over at Arkansas State Mar 19, 2008
Former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson expressed some interest in the job but withdrew his name. Another candidate was Kentucky assistant coach Jeremy Cox, a former Texas A&M assistant and a former head coach at Arkansas-Fort Smith Junior College. (USA Today -- Sports)
Brady going to Arkansas State Mar 19, 2008
Arkansas State had also spoken to former Arkansas Coach Nolan Richardson. Jim Kleinpeter can be reached at jkleinpeter@timespicayune. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Arkansas St. schedules announcement amid talks with ex-LSU coach Mar 19, 2008
After Nutt resigned, former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson expressed interest in the job. Richardson, who has been out of college coaching since being fired by the Razorbacks in 2002, spoke with Arkansas State officials and went to the Jonesboro area for a visit. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Sources: Ark. St. set to hire ex-LSU coach Brady Mar 19, 2008
Arkansas State had interviewed former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson before a deal with him fell through. Andy Katz is a senior writer at ESPN.com. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Dogs Run Saved Felton But Shines Light On Poor SEC Mar 19, 2008
Arkansas, who beat the Vols and lost to eventual champ Georgia in the finals, can t make up their mind if they want to resemble the 94 team that beat Duke for the title, or act just as confused as the Mexican National team trying to listen to Nolan Richardson s Spanglish. Even in-state rivals Ole Miss and Mississippi State had more regular-season backing to support their SEC title hopes than the Dogs. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Capsules for NCAA East Regional teams Mar 17, 2008
Outlook: Having guided Razorbacks to NCAAs in both his seasons, now Pelphrey needs to win a game -- something 'Hogs haven't done since Nolan Richardson was coaching them in 1999. No. 10 SOUTH ALABAMA. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Saturday UA seniors' 'Kings Island' Mar 8, 2008
They have done their part taking Arkansas from the despair of three straight losing seasons from Nolan Richardson's last season and Heath's first two, to respectability, but so far no further. Two straight first-round NCAA Tournament losses in 2006 and 2007 and apparently another on the bubble to the wire in the offing don't measure to the heights achieved at the Nolan Richardson and Eddie Sutton Razorback zeniths. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Richardson, Arkansas State still discussing future Mar 8, 2008
-- Nolan Richardson says he's still in talks with about the school's coaching vacancy after a quick visit to Jonesboro, where the school's campus is located. "We had some conversations yesterday, and it went well," Richardson said Friday. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Bibby, Marion get OK to play in replay Mar 4, 2008
Nolan Richardson said he is talking with Arkansas State officials about the school's coaching vacancy. Richardson has been out of college coaching since being fired by Arkansas in 2002. (Boston Globe)
Richardson talking to Arkansas State Mar 4, 2008
Bruce Newman / AP fileFormer Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson says he sees promise in the Arkansas State program ... - Nolan Richardson says he is talking with Arkansas State officials about the schools basketball coaching vacancy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Evans Prepares To Return Mar 4, 2008
I happened to just kind of look at the (visitors) bench and I thought, Oh, Ill be sitting on that side of the bench over there where Nolan Richardson used to sit and Rick Pitino used to sit. . (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Ex-Hogs coach Richardson talked with Ark St. Mar 4, 2008
SI.com - NCAA Basketball - Nolan Richardson says he's talked to Arkansas State - Monday March 3, 2008 3:45PM ... (AP) -- Nolan Richardson says he is talking with Arkansas State officials about the school's basketball coaching vacancy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Rovenstine picked Player of the Week Feb 29, 2008
A week prior to returning to his alma mater to play some basketball, Ben Rovenstine has received the Lone Star Conference s highest weekly honor. The Northeastern State (Okla. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Stahler likes backs against wall Feb 26, 2008
com02/25/2008Updated 02/25/2008 12:17:23 PM CST Former University of Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson could use it better than anyone else in college basketball. He would circle the wagons and make the entire state believe that it was Arkansas against the rest of the United States. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Arkansas' NBA relatives speak at Tip-Off Club Feb 26, 2008
Former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson is expected to speak at the Tip-Off Club next week. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Trojans preparing for athletic Redskins Feb 21, 2008
The Redskins do have some speed and like to use it in a full-court, pressing style of basketball similar to the glory days of the Arkansas Razorbacks in the mid-1990s under former head coach Nolan Richardson. Jamhal Street has filled in the point guard slot admirably in Williams absence while shooting guard Todd Hardge has a quick trigger from the outside. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
IU gambled on Sampson, and lost Feb 20, 2008
When Tennessee State hired Nolan Richardson III in 2000, he was coming off of a long run as an Arkansas assistant. Tennessee State was excited to land the son of a national-championship coach; instead it got a man who, in 2002, allegedly brandished a gun at assistant coach Hosea Lewis during a Christmas-night practice, and resigned soon after. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Hogs' fall from top spot took place during Gamecock loss Feb 19, 2008
If Stehlik can negotiate a thaw in tense relations between Nolan Richardson and University of Arkansas, then his negotiating peace in the Middle East seems a cinch. Richardson's amiable administrator and assistant in Nolan's 17 Arkansas basketball seasons, Stehlik, now in private business, continued with the UA as a Lady Razorback Foundation fund-raiser and never ceased his loyalty to Richardson, the UA, and basketball of all types in Arkansas. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Celebration of Champions Feb 16, 2008
Date: Feb 15, 2008 Nolan Richardson and the Arkansas 1994 National Championship squad are honored by the Northwest Arkansas Tip-Off Club in what former star Scotty Thurman said is like a dream. to read the rest of this story. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Now is the time for Richardson to return Feb 14, 2008
The head coach at that time, Nolan Richardson, has been the subject of many controversial issues in the past and the present ... But now is the time to start looking to the future, and to welcome Nolan Richardson back to Bud Walton Arena ... With the Razorbacks likely on their way to a NCAA tournament berth (although not quite there yet), the complete overhaul of athletic administration, and the fans celebrating basketball season, now is the time to bring Nolan Richardson back to Bud Walton... (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Buffs Need Lee's Heroic, Overtime to Defeat MSU, 86-83 Feb 14, 2008
MSU gained the upper hand with 15:30 to play as guard Nolan Richardson IV's three-pointer put the Mustangs up 47-42. After an basket on the low block pulled the Buffs to within two at 47-45, Richardson sank another three to regain the give point MSU advantage at 50-45. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Broyles talks up basketball in NLR Feb 12, 2008
Broyles also said he's pleased about the possibility of a good relationship between new athletic director Jeff Long and Nolan Richardson, the coach who led Arkansas to its national title. Richardson was fired in 2002, but Long has said he'd like to get to know the former coach, who still lives in the Fayetteville area. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
MEDIA POWER RANKINGS: Who's making the most news Feb 8, 2008
Will Leitch, Deadspin editor: With a marketing onslaught from publisher Harper Collins that brings to mind Hannibal's cavalry, a literary agent (ICM's Kate Lee) who presses harder than Nolan Richardson, and of Chris Berman melting down on camera, the Deadspin editor had a very good January. Leitch's book, God Save The Fan, was released to mostly positive reviews, and no doubt drew the ire of the folks in Bristol. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Reaction to Bob Knight's resignation Feb 6, 2008
former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson. Some of the things that happened with him happened to all of us, like me. (FOX 11, AZ)
More of this story Feb 5, 2008
I can thank former head coach Nolan Richardson and my father, who took me to the 1994 and 1995 Final Fours and countless SEC Tournaments, for that. And so many times with this specific team my hopes have gone through the roof, thinking they re the ones who are going to get Razorbacks basketball back where it belongs near the top of the national map. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Knight resigns: What they're saying Feb 5, 2008
"I think the world of Bobby. I don't think it has nothing to do with age. Bobby has done everything that all coaches would love to have done. He won national championships. He coached the Olympic team. He won more games than any other coach in the history of the game. Bobby has done everything. He has nothing else left." -- Former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson. "He believes in discipline and trying to teach kids how to be men when they're out of basketball and no longer able to go to school... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
AP Interview: Long looks forward after eventful start at Arkansas Feb 4, 2008
Long also says he'll reach out to former basketball coach Nolan Richardson, fired by Arkansas in 2002. Richardson still lives in the Fayetteville area. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Arkansas AD wants to reach out to Richardson Feb 2, 2008
-- Nolan Richardson might be hearing from Arkansas' new athletic director. "I look forward to sitting down with him and talking with him and getting to know him," said Jeff Long, who replaced Frank Broyles on Jan. 1. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Long Wants To Honor 1994 Champions Feb 1, 2008
But athletic director Jeff Long made it clear Thursday he intended to extend an invitation to former coach Nolan Richardson and the 1994 teams players. And 2009 makes the most sense to Long.. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Which is best team not to win title? Jan 28, 2008
Nolan Richardson, the Razorbacks coach at the time, told me the Rebels were not only the best team he had ever seen, but that, "No one was even close.". I am one of many who happen to agree. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gamecocks travel to Kentucky for match-up Sat., Jan. 26 at 1 pm on Raycom. Jan 26, 2008
With 401 careers wins as a head coach in his 22 years at East Carolina, Wake and USC, Odom has wins over a number of legendary coaches including Donovan, Pitino, Roy Williams (at Kansas), Lon Kruger, Rick Majerus, Dean Smith, Gary Williams, Mike Krzyzewski, Tubby Smith, John Chaney, Nolan Richardson, Bobby Cremins, Denny Crum, Jim Valvano, Jim Boeheim, Terry Holland and Eddie Sutton. Odom said. (Uscsports.com)
Buffs Hope to Reverse Recent Trend Against Midwestern State Jan 23, 2008
The Mustangs feature four players in double figure scoring for the season, lead by junior Nolan Richardson IV, who is the grandson of former University of Arkansas coaching great Nolan Richardson. The elder Richardson coached the Razorbacks to three Final Four appearances and a national championship in 1994. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Petrino hire costly to Arkansas Jan 7, 2008
But in fiscal 2006, expenses also included more than $575,000 in legal costs to defend a lawsuit filed by former men's basketball coach Nolan Richardson. And the expenses went up last month when Arkansas hired football coach Bobby Petrino, who resigned after 13 games as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Razorbacks face tough Baylor squad in Dallas Jan 5, 2008
The road mostly has not been kind to Arkansas since the century's turn in the latter years of the otherwise glorious Nolan Richardson 17-year era and the entire 5-year era of coach Stan Heath after that. Now first-year coach John Pelphrey, 10-3, sees red from being 0-2 in red. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Broyles moved Razorbacks forward Jan 2, 2008
Nolan Richardson, Eddie Sutton, and Lou Holtz come to mind as the most brilliant hires but how about this most brilliant of all. John McDonnell. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
South Carolina hosts last 3 non-conferences games: UC Irvine (Dec. 28), Radford (Jan. 2) and UNCA (Jan. 5) Dec 28, 2007
With 398 careers wins as a head coach in his 23 years at East Carolina, Wake and South Carolina, Odom has wins over a number of legendary coaches including Donovan, Pitino, Roy Williams (at Kansas), Lon Kruger, Rick Majerus, Dean Smith, Gary Williams, Mike Krzyzewski, Tubby Smith, John Chaney, Nolan Richardson, Bobby Cremins, Denny Crum, Jim Valvano, Jim Boeheim, Terry Holland and Eddie Sutton. UC Irvine. (Uscsports.com)
Hog cagers looking for win against NW State Dec 19, 2007
The basketball road has been generally unkind to Arkansas since the century's turn under former coaches Nolan Richardson, after Richardson spent most of the 1990s ruling the Southwest Conference and then the SEC home and road, and Stan Heath. It got no kinder in new coach John Pelphrey's true road debut, last Saturday's 83-72 loss at Oklahoma. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Strack finds jump shot in win Dec 15, 2007
With relentless fullcourt traps and pressure, Sycamore looked more like the Nolan Richardson led Arkansas teams that deployed a defense so intense it was nicknamed 40 minutes of hell. That was the energy we showed at our Strombom Tournament, and I don't think we showed that in our loss at Rochelle last week, Sycamore coach Jeff Hillmer said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Memphis Basketball Notes Dec 14, 2007
Calipari joined Roy Williams, Nolan Richardson, Denny Crum, Jim Boeheim, Tubby Smith, Rick Pitino and John Thompson in that elite group. MEMPHIS REPRESENTIN' The city of Memphis will be well represented in Saturday's game. (Gotigersgo.com)
Tuberville name still flying around Fayetteville Dec 4, 2007
The last four Razorback basketball coaches have included two coaching legends, but Eddie Sutton, coming from Creighton, and Nolan Richardson, coming from Tulsa, became legends because of their time at Arkansas, not their time preceding it though they were successful then, too. Their Arkansas successors with directly previous coaching addresses are Stan Heath of Kent State, now the coach at South Florida, and first-year coach John Pelphrey of South Alabama after Creighton's Dana Altman took the... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Indiana vs. Tennessee State Gameday Dec 4, 2007
This is the program that used to be coached by Nolan Richardson III, who was fired in the middle of the 2002-03 season after bringing a gun into the Gentry Center following a scuffle with assistant coach Hosea Lewis. Alexander took over the program the following year, but was immediately saddled with three years of probation for a variety of transgressions during Richardsons stint. (HoosierInsider.com)
Missouri Coach Knew What To Expect Nov 29, 2007
Anderson, who spent 17 years as an assistant at Arkansas under Nolan Richardson, was making his first appearance in Bud Walton since March 2, 2002. On that date, he was Arkansas' interim head coach in the final regular-season game against Vanderbilt. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Razorbacks Pick Up Pace In Victory Nov 29, 2007
They ruined the return of Missouri coach Mike Anderson, a 17-year assistant in Fayetteville under Nolan Richardson, by merely beating his Tigers at their own game. "This is what Arkansas basketball is all about," Ervin said. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Tigers Drop Heartbreaker To Razorbacks Nov 29, 2007
Anderson was on the Arkansas staff for 17 seasons under Nolan Richardson. He's now Missouri's coach. (Mutigers.com)
Mizzou Basketball At Arkansas To Be Aired On KTRS In St. Louis Nov 28, 2007
Anderson spent 17 seasons on the Razorback sideline as an assistant coach to Nolan Richardson, while Cleveland was a four-year letter winner as a point guard for the Hogs. Zimmerman is a 1990 graduate of Arkansas and began his coaching career as a manager for Anderson and Richardson. (Mutigers.com)
Carroll gets double-double as Missouri beats W. Illinois Nov 27, 2007
This is going to be another test, Anderson said of Arkansas, where he was an assistant under Nolan Richardson from 1994-2002. No. 1, we re going over to their place; we re going over there to Bud Walton Arena. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Mizzou Basketball Unveils Talented Six-Member Recruiting Class Nov 22, 2007
" Laurence Bowers Memphis, Tenn. / St. George's H.S. 6-foot-7, 195 pounds - Small Forward A 6-foot-7, 195-pound small forward, Bowers comes to Columbia after averaging 14.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, and 2.3 assists as a junior for St. George's High School. Named the No. 2 forward prospect in the state of Tennessee by HoopScoop.com, Bowers is the nephew of former Arkansas Razorback cager Arlyn Bowers, who played for both Anderson and Nolan Richardson. An all-state pick by the Tennessee... (Mutigers.com)
College basketball: UTPB men fall to Midwestern Nov 21, 2007
MIDWESTERN STATE (1-2) Michael Godwin 3 4-7 10; Trajinski 4 0-0 8; Marcus Anderson 0 0-0 0; Chris Davis 8 3-3 21; Nolan Richardson IV 6 3-3 17; Jeremy Ford 4 1-1 12; Russell Button 1 2-4 5; Earl Rabb 1 1-2 3; Jordan Coffman 3 0-0 8; Charlie Logan 1 0-0 2; Christopher Reay 0 2-2 2; Kevin Brandsma 0 1-2 1 ... 3-Point goals UTPB 6-15 (Chris Dunlop 2-3, Ashley Arnott 2-3, Kennan Gay 1-1, Justin Bailey 1-4, Charles Harper 0-1, Quintan Lipkins 0-1, Luther Thomas 0-1, Robert Harris 0-1), Midwestern... (Odessa American, TX)
Undersized Bulldogs to ratchet up the tempo Nov 20, 2007
Back in 2005, the Bulldogs said they were going to play a style similar to Nolan Richardson s famous 40 Minutes of Hell. It s the same style that Mike Anderson is busy implementing at Missouri. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
West Texas roots Nov 9, 2007
Ralph Brewster knows firsthand how inspiring basketball coach Nolan Richardson can be ... A middle school in El Paso is named after Nolan Richardson ... What: The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin 19th Ebony Bar Award Banquet and dinner with guest speaker Nolan Richardson. (Odessa American, TX)
Panthers' foe making the jump from NAIA Nov 9, 2007
Before restarting the Houston Baptist program, Cottrell spent three seasons as an assistant to Nolan Richardson at Arkansas. The Razorbacks made it to the Final Four in 1990 with their famed "40 minutes of Hell." That catchphrase characterized the full-court pressure defense that Arkansas used to force opponents into mistakes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Looking to turn things around Nov 2, 2007
He played collegiate basketball at Valparaiso before transferring to Arkansas where he played for Eddie Sutton and Nolan Richardson. He received his undergraduate degree in education from Arkansas in 1987 and then completed a graduate degree in recreation and park administration from Western Illinois University in 1990. (Macomb Journal, IL)
State of the Hogs: Hoops Oct 27, 2007
This all reminds me of when Nolan Richardson came to Arkansas. He tried to extend the floor with a big, slow team unequipped to press or catch the ball in the open floor. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Nolan Richardson To Be Featured Speaker At Mizzou Basketball Coaching Clinic Oct 19, 2007
The University of Missouri Men's Basketball program is proud to welcome legendary coach Nolan Richardson as the featured speaker to its 2007-08 coaching clinic held Oct. 27-28 inside of Mizzou Arena. Richardson went a remarkable 389-169 in 17 seasons at the helm of the Arkansas program, which included three trips to the NCAA Tournament's Final Four and the 1994 national title. (Mutigers.com)
Beck has improved Sep 28, 2007
Beck, the starting point guard under former coach Nolan Richardson for Arkansas' 1994 national championship team and 1995 national runnerup team, was shot in the face and hand but managed to drive to a nearby fire station. According to The Commercial Appeal, Beck was initially reported in critical condition. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Criticism A Delicate Matter Sep 28, 2007
" I'm guessing that behind the scenes Reggie is not talking so calmly around his players, especially the young ones. What he tells them inside Walker Pavilion or in the meeting room is probably harsh. It's kinda like the way you talk about your children behind closed doors, and the way you talk about them around others. My children often thought I was mean, but I think others probably thought I was too easy. I listened to Bill Connors talk about the way to raise children and the way you wrote... (HawgsIllustrated.com)
State of the Hogs: Journalism 101 Sep 28, 2007
I liked the way Nolan Richardson handled that area, mostly ... Its the way Nolan Richardson always said it, Just win, baby. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Williamson retires to become college assistant Sep 27, 2007
-- considers himself lucky -- from Nolan Richardson to Larry Brown, he's played for some pretty accomplished coaches. Now he's ready to try his own hand at that profession. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Williamson Retires From NBA, Becomes College Assistant Sep 27, 2007
From Nolan Richardson to Larry Brown, he's played for some accomplished coaches. Now he's ready to try his own hand at the profession. (Kpmariners.com)
McFadden, UA want to run all over KU Sep 22, 2007
net09/21/2007Updated 09/21/2007 11:59:24 AM CDT FAYETTEVILLE - Perhaps Nolan Richardson and Rick Pitino should be summoned to the sidelines for Saturday night's Arkansas-Kentucky football game. Because this 5 p.m. ESPN2 televised SEC game from Reynolds Razorback Stadium has the earmarks for a basketball score of Richardson and Pitino Arkansas-Kentucky past. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
