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A pattern becomes evident with just a quick glance at the brief but illustrious history of the Little Rock Touchdown Club's annual awards. Something's in the water in Greenwood. Daniel Stegall, a former Bulldog quarterback who went on to try professional baseball, was honored as his classification's (4A) player of the year in 2005. Tyler Wilson, who just completed his junior season in leading Arkansas to an 11-2 season, was this year's Southeastern Conference offensive player of the year as chosen by the club. And Drew Morgan, a junior who led Greenwood to yet another Class 5A state crown, was the 5A player of the year. read more >

Former Penn State linebackers coach Jerry Sandusky has been removed from the list of Broyles Award lifetime achievement winners. Sandusky, who was charged last week with molesting eight boys over a 15-year period, was never a finalist for the Broyles Award award, but had been a nominee and was honored in 2000 for his career. A lifetime achievement award was given from 1999-2002. read more >

Bobby Petrino walked into the huge Embassy Suites ballroom and the crowd estimated at 700 people acknowledged his entrance with a standing ovation. There was no "Welcome Bobby Petrino" from Little Rock Touchdown Club president David Bazzel, or any other indication the Arkansas Razorback coach was making his way to the head table. Fans spotted his red hair and ruddish face and immediately began standing and clapping loudly. read more >

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Before he got away to return to his new home in Key West, former Texas Tech Coach Mike Leach outlined his ongoing battle with his former employer for the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday. Leach has sued the school for wrongful termination, and he told a packed house at the Embassy Suites in west Little Rock that depositions taken and memos uncovered by his legal representatives favor his side. read more >