for drinking and driving and causing a wreck in which a man died. It’s a sad, story (for the victim and his family and to a lesser extent, Pierce and his). Pierce’s dad died unexpectedly late in his career at Arkansas, and the younger Pierce went downhill from there. But, that’s no excuse. It should have never happened.
Archive for July 9th, 2010
Former Hog Fullback Mark Pierce Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Posted by Adam Butler on July 9, 2010
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Must Read
Posted by Brett Kincaid on July 9, 2010
This will be last LeBron post of the day, and perhaps much longer than that. This column by Yahoo!’s Adrian Wojnarowski has it all. The most important thing I took away from it is that I should not form an opinion about someone simply because of the rage-filled statement he puts out late in the evening.
(Dan) Gilbert is the biggest con going, a man who makes his fortune peddling mortgages, and he’ll make his next on casinos in downtown Cleveland. He sells illusions for a living, and now he’s selling the biggest of all: that he’s a victim here, that James betrayed everyone. That’s a lie, and no one ought to dare buy it.
I still feel sorry for the Cleveland fans. And I stand by the notion that Gilbert did the right thing. I just wish he weren’t an evildoer himself.
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NWC Report for 7/9/10
Posted by Jeff on July 9, 2010
Sorry to interrupt the strange Cleveland Bandwagoneering but…
If you haven’t been on campus in a while then you probably haven’t seen the new parking deck / storefront on Garland Avenue. It is located where a girl’s dorm (Futrall Hall) and the FIJI house (for those of you old as me) used to be. On July 26th the University Bookstore and the Razorback Shop will move out of the student union and into this new facility. By the way if you think this deck looks weird, check out what they are doing to Vol Walker Hall (same link).
I'll use any excuse to get a picture of Emilio on this blog.
Rogers Mayor Steve Womack who probably does not need much help to win the Arkansas 3rd in November joined a group called the ‘Young Guns.’ No word yet if Emilio Estevez is his new campaign coordinator or if the campaign slogan will be, “I’ll Make You Famous!”
XNA is moving their luggage inspections into the back room. The ridiculous policy of tagging your bag then walking it backwards to the TSA line is finally done with.
The suspended Washington County Sherriff’s Deputy Jessie Lunderby is apparently moving on with her career. The issue is not settled but Lunderby has signed with a talent agency in Hollywood. (Link is on 40/29’s website but it may not be entirely work-safe.)
The UofA has added background checks for new employees, especially those who will have access to student living areas. This includes dorms, and Greek houses.
The Bentonville Police Department continues to make arrests in what seems to be a sizeable prostitution ring. Back in March they arrested the alleged ringleader who was also a volunteer football coach for a local high school. The latest round of arrests also includes an employee of a contractor for Wal-Mart.
Billy Wolfe was denied a new trial after losing his lawsuit against the Fayetteville School District. Wolfe made national news a few years ago when he claimed that he was bullied and sexually harassed as a student in the district.
When I look at this all I see is a condemned toilet.
The guys at Fayetteville Flyer did a Wing Test that’s a pretty fun read. What I want to know is why these guys didn’t use this as a perfect excuse to go to Hooters? Adam & Brett, why doesn’t BlogHawgs do this? Seriously. Maybe best pizza or best Fourth Meal? And we’ll go state-wide!
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Gene Wojciechowski of ESPN Nails Lebron
Posted by Adam Butler on July 9, 2010
Has a Jim Gray Exclusive Interview Ever Gone Well?
He writes that Lebron’s Free Agency was an absurd spectacle.
I don’t think less of James’ basketball skills, but I do think less of his instincts. He didn’t grow his brand Thursday night, he grew his ego. It was clumsy, ill-conceived and unnecessary. I watched and winced.
In Cleveland, there was footage of Cavs fans burning his jersey. Dumb. Northeast Ohio ought to thank him for his seven years of loyal, blue-collar service, just as James thanked Northeast Ohio for its support. It is, as James has reminded us repeatedly, a business.
But the business of James has become a little less pure and a lot more mercenary. It wasn’t who he chose, but how he chose them.
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“Four” Employees at KARK Channel 4 in Little Rock Make “1″
Posted by Adam Butler on July 9, 2010
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