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Gov. Mike Beebe says he supports Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long's firing of Razorbacks football coach Bobby Petrino. Beebe returned from a 12-day trade mission to China on Monday. read more >

Tyler Scaife and Dusty Hannahs were the honorees as players of the year at the Downtown Tip Off Club's final meeting of the year Monday. Gov. Mike Beebe, as the speaker, took the occasion to tell players and other finalists that their education trumps the on-court accomplishments. read more >

Gus Malzahn's move from (highly paid) Auburn offensive coordinator to Arkansas State head coach continues to gain attention outside Crowley's Ridge or the state of Arkansas. George Schroeder of SI.com is the latest to examine Malzahn's decision, offering the most in-depth look at why and how the move was made. read more >

Arkansas used big plays on special teams, depth of playmakers on offense and arguably its best defensive performance of the season to secure only the third 11-win season in school history in beating Kansas State in the 76th Cotton Bowl. Defense and special teams bailed the team out early when the offense couldn't move, staking the Razorbacks to a 10-0 lead before they recorded a first down. New defensive coordinator Paul Haynes seemed to make a difference as Arkansas allowed just 87 yards rushing. The Razorbacks finished with 345 yards of total offense, primarily on the strength of 216 yards passing from Tyler Wilson. read more >

It's hard to find a sports fan in Arkansas without an opinion on competition between the state's two largest colleges. That includes Gov. Mike Beebe, the state's most powerful sports fan and alum of both Arkansas (law school) and Arkansas State (undergraduate). Beebe, who is a fixture at ASU football games and chooses to sit on a front row seat in the upper deck, rather than a luxury suite, has long been a proponent of the game. Arkansas Business recently asked Beebe, who is serving his second and final term, about his thoughts on the potential for a Razorbacks-Red Wolves football game. read more >