Bobby Petrino

The Razorbacks should hire Pope Benedict as coach, and see how many games we win then...


Many Arkansans are inordinately disgruntled with Petrino's ethical decisions, but these same people need to take a long gander in the mirror. I have heard/read far too many people who cast many stones from their glass house. How do you neglect to notice the infinite amount of corrupt people gallivanting our proud state day by day? Take the time to open your eyes and ears, and be perceptive to the moral shortcomings around you on a daily basis. In my opinion BP's moral compass is no worse than the average Arkansan. Look at your neighbors and family, how many of them have committed equally or exceedingly worse moral blunders? Did you publicly slander and defame them, or encourage and forgive them?

Many people claim to be "shocked" and "disappointed" at the publicity this scandal has delivered to our state. Have you read a national paper lately? Arkansas is not winning any popularity contest. Check our state criminal records, as well as our education standards. In fact the severe stigma surrounding our state was well earned long before Bobby Petrino came to town. Our deep seeded racism, lackluster education, and embracement of the redneck persona, have all blemished Arkansas far worse than BP could do in 100 lifetimes. So take the step down from your high horse and you will see, we have plenty of quandaries, the least of which is Petrino.

The man was brought here because our fans told Jeff Long our highest priority in a coach was to win football games. He has done an exceptional job at that. Move on...

Northern Lights in Arkansas?

So last night in the Ozarks the northern lights were very active. While I lay in my bed asleep many Arkansans were out viewing what I have been trying to view for several years. Early in the evening I did notice that it was a very clear night and went out and viewed some stars, but little did I know the show that was in store just a few hours away.

Arkansas photographer Brian Emfinger was alerted to the northern lights by SpaceWeather.com's aurora alert. "I ran out and put my camera out and immediately saw reddish aurora," he wrote. "I ran out into the field, and within a few minutes the aurora went crazy!"

Topping my bucket list is viewing the northern lights. Above the Super Bowl, BCS Championship, meeting Halle Berry. To miss something like this in my own backyard is pretty disheartening. Maybe next time…

Here are some pics I found on the web:

BCS Rankings

How is it possible that Arkansas a one loss team, is behind two other schools each also with one loss? Arkansas lost one the road at Alabama (BCS #2). Oregon is somewhat justified as they lost to LSU (BCS #1) at a “neutral site”. However, Oklahoma losing at home to a Texas Tech team with 2 losses should be enough to push them towards the bottom of 1 loss teams in the BCS standings. Not cool…