LAS CRONICAS DE BOSS HAWG: MAS, MAS LOCO POR FAVOR!
And now, after a generously late starting time, the continuing saga of...

Don Frank, a.k.a. Frank Broyles, Arkansas' retired semi-legendary coach and longtime AD, will be retiring after the calendar year 2007. Events on the rancho happened very quickly: the retirement came after a meeting of the board of trustees in executive session, which is Robert's Rules-speak for "the time when we close doors, say whatever the hell we feel like, and actually start getting things done."
Broyles has been the biggest patron--lo siento, El Patron Mas Grande!--for Boss Hawg, a.k.a. Houston Nutt. Nutt made it back to the SEC Championship Game this year after winning ten games during the regular season and pounding the daylights out of Auburn at home, one of those games you've likely forgotten about that really, really changed the way people saw a Tigersplainsmenwareagle team pegged by many to be a national title contender. (You no stop off-tackle, you no win national title.)
The debacle began with the defeat in the SEC title game and Mustaingate, the lass pictured above who was the blue chip in Nutt's bonnet in 2006 recruiting. After hiring Mustain's high school coach to revolutionize the Arkansas offense, Nutt slowly reeled in Gus Malzahn, benching Mustain and marginalizing the spread attack until the Arkansas offense looked a lot like the run run punt attack Nutt has trademarked at Fayetteville. Nutt then loses Malzahn, may have lost Mustain, aggravated a parent revolt with his retrograde offensive moves, and went on a local talk radio show to slam a columnist who he believed wrote inaccurate things about him...which were, of course, mostly true.
What happens next? If this follows the telenovela, we will have:
--Boss Hawg, impassioned with desperate love, impregnating the buxom maid.
--Don Frank, clinging to the rancho, making a desperate bid to get back the ranch by searching for Trotsky's lost gold in the hills with the treacherous vagabond Jackie Sherrill.
--Gus Malzahn, trapped in Tulsa, woos Mustain with roses and mementoes of their formerly glorious love.
--Arkansas boosters mass at the gates of the rancho, torches in hand.
All this story needs is Bee Man.

The next offensive coordinator at Arkansas? The whole thing makes him queasy.
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If you’re havin’ quarterback problems, I feel bad for you son.
I got 99 problems but a Mitch ain’t one!
by Cool Hand Mike on Feb 16, 2007 11:06 AM EST reply actions
All this telenovela needs is a bullfight. Unfortunately, Arkiesaw is playing FIU instead of USF this fall.
by Brew(ster) Crew on Feb 16, 2007 11:24 AM EST reply actions
Nutt made it back to the SEC Championship Game this year after winning ten games during the regular season and pounding the daylights out of Auburn at home, one of those games you’ve likely forgotten about that really, really changed the way people saw a Tigersplainsmenwareagle team pegged by many to be a national title contender. (You no stop off-tackle, you no win national title.)
Seriously… you won the SEC and the BCS. Time to get over 27-17 already.
by HFS on Feb 16, 2007 11:25 AM EST reply actions
#4, you are so right…it is remarkable how 41-14 helped me get over 27-17!
by VOLG on Feb 16, 2007 11:36 AM EST reply actions
I think you may have made a typo, HFS- didn’t you mean to type 27-10?
by The Conscience of a Nation on Feb 16, 2007 11:38 AM EST reply actions
TCOAN- I believe you just burned something in here. Snap!
by Mormon T. Suxorz on Feb 16, 2007 11:51 AM EST reply actions
The blue bonnet-ed Mustain is heading to Southern Cal. It’s rumored that Snoop Dogg will take over for Mustain’s mom to bitch to Carroll when Sanchez earns the starting role over his boy Mustizzle.
by AUAlum on Feb 16, 2007 11:57 AM EST reply actions
Orson -
I think the executive session is actually taking place tomorrow. The consensus seems to be that the deal is Frank announces his retirement date today or the Board will force his hand at their meeting tomorrow.
There is a rumor of Nutt being bought out if this shakes out poorly and the Board has to show Frank the door, but its just rumor and inneundo at this point.
by Chris on Feb 16, 2007 11:58 AM EST reply actions
Hey, Marty Schottenheimer is looking for work. Maybe he could bring an NFL-style offense to . . . ahhhh, never mind.
by DevilGrad on Feb 16, 2007 12:07 PM EST reply actions
Yes, the meeting is supposed to happen today with administration. Also, Frank may not actually be around until December, but it’s looking like that will be the case. As far as the Nutt buyout, there’s no actual word of that, that whole rumor stems from a local personality speculating on air.
by The Hog Blogger on Feb 16, 2007 12:14 PM EST reply actions
TCOAN: Why’s that? Has The Conspiracy robbed Florida of another score?
by HFS on Feb 16, 2007 12:16 PM EST reply actions
This is, of course, premature. There is a concerted effort by the e-present Arkansas fan base to make the matter a ‘done deal’, so as to create a steamroller effect, crushing any uncertainty that still exists.
Rumors you should expect to hear more on in the short term but that have no confirmation:
Nutt offered $5M Buyout, holding out for $7M
Broyles already out.
BOT having contacted Terry Don Phillips about the AD spot.
The truth of the matter is that the Board of Trustees doesn’t meet until tomorrow; they’ve tacked on an extra 15-30 minute session for the business at hand, but nothing’s a done deal yet.
by Will on Feb 16, 2007 12:17 PM EST reply actions
TCOAN,
Seems like you hit a nerve with the Cow College folk with your accusation of shitty typing. This was what got them going originally:
“…pegged by many to be a national title contender.”
Much like the French, Auburn fans love to crow about the little battles they won because they never seem to be able to pull out the war.
by Cool Hand Mike on Feb 16, 2007 12:31 PM EST reply actions
I believe TCOAN was referring to ARKY 27 AUBURN 10
by Mormon T. Suxorz on Feb 16, 2007 1:22 PM EST reply actions
Mormon T. Suxorz-
Nothing’s sexier than a man who understands women. ;)
by The Conscience of a Nation on Feb 16, 2007 2:03 PM EST reply actions
#16: Thank you, Captain Obvious! And I was trying to keep the witty banter going, by taking another shot at the Florida fans. Thanks for killing the buzz. (My step nephew actually tried to explain to me the officiating conspiracy that extended all the way to the SEC office and the LSU game. Very creative. And this was after they’d gotten the BCSNCG bid, so no reason to stay bitter.)
I was WAY over 27-10 as soon as Patrick Lee hit the goal line, folks. Just like I was WAY over 37-15 as soon as the thumb came to town.
Hey, CHM, bama is actually like the French. USED to win a lot of wars, but no can remember the last time they did. (Bear Bryant = Napolean?)
by HFS on Feb 16, 2007 2:04 PM EST reply actions
Hee! HFS, you are a good sport.
by The Conscience of a Nation on Feb 16, 2007 2:13 PM EST reply actions
We would like to mention that we were one of many pimping Auburn pre-Brandon Cox emotional breakdown.
by Orson Swindle on Feb 16, 2007 2:31 PM EST reply actions
Sorry HFS. I was just trying to defend TCOAN’s typing skillz . Please note the name. Mormons are pretty much known for their buzz killing ability.
Thanks, TCOAN. Sure wish I understood my wife like I understand you. That didn’t sound right, did it?
by Mormon T. Suxorz on Feb 16, 2007 2:50 PM EST reply actions
If Alabama gives Auburn their last MNC, Tennessee theirs(1998), Florida theirs(2006), Georgia theirs(1980), and LSU theirs(2003), you guys can actually throw a legit parade and not one of those Eufala Tribune NC parades.
PS: Throw lots of TP at Toomers Corner. I own stock in Charmin.
by Cool Hand Mike on Feb 16, 2007 3:13 PM EST reply actions
No hard feelings, Mormon. It’s just that, after the year they’ve had, there’s not a whole lot of ammo for anybody to lob at Gainesville, so we’ve got to take what we can get. I’ve been looking for a chance to make a comment about dropping a punt snap, but Orson seems to be parsing his language very carefully. He may be running a program.
TCOAN: You flatter me!
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by HFS on Feb 16, 2007 3:18 PM EST reply actions
Fucking “Pontiac Game Changing Moment.” Grand Ams give you cancer, did you know that?
by Orson Swindle on Feb 16, 2007 3:19 PM EST reply actions
What… you don’t allow embedded images? Probably smart.
by HFS on Feb 16, 2007 3:46 PM EST reply actions
Seriously? I love the commenters here. Y’all are too funny.
by The Conscience of a Nation on Feb 16, 2007 4:19 PM EST reply actions
From the files of funny:
Not only is Broyles not out yet, today, a contract extension for Nutt has been rounded out.
Tomorrow, the BOT vs. AD showdown. I put my money on Daddy Frank; that old man not only knows where the bodies are buried, but he carried the shovel for most of the BOT’s shenannigans.
by Will on Feb 16, 2007 6:01 PM EST reply actions
It’s finally official; Frank is on his way out the door. Nutt and company were all there for the ceremony, but it was really Stan Heath (Men’s BB coach) who looked ill at the prospect of Daddy Frank’s departure.
Wonder if they can get Nolan back now…
by Will on Feb 17, 2007 2:04 PM EST reply actions
where have you gone Kenny Hatfield? please come back and save them all from themselves
by dixiehog on Feb 17, 2007 5:17 PM EST reply actions
“Do you know what ‘foreplay’ is?”
“No.”
“Good. Neither does El Guapo.”
by Raider Red on Feb 18, 2007 4:38 PM EST reply actions
And the whole thing ends with Mustain and Williams going to USC, who kicked the ever-loving shit out of Arkansas the last two years in a row…… SEC what? Pac-10!
by matthew on Feb 19, 2007 2:59 AM EST reply actions

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