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Johnson was an assistant coach for the 2005 Bulldogs' team that won the Class 5A state championship and finished as high as No. 2 in one national ranking. He succeeded former Springdale coach Gus Malzahn as the Bulldogs' head coach when Malzahn left to become the offensive coordinator at Arkansas after the 2005 season. read more >

Gus Malzahn says he's still an Arkansas high school football coach who just happens to be coaching college football. Now, the Auburn University offensive coordinator is considered the best assistant coach in college football this year after winning the 2010 Broyles Award on Monday. read more >

Looking for good high school football this weekend? The first Friday of the state playoffs won't be just a bunch of matchups of high seeds against weaker teams that should roll over. In fact, couple of good, must-see matchups in the higher classes feature Springdale at Bryant in 7A and Vilonia at Batesville in 5A. The latter will feature Matthew Showalter, whose heroics for Batesville's unbeaten Pioneers reportedly have attracted major college interest. read more >

Former Springdale High tight end Zack Pianalto dropped a pair of passes Saturday in North Carolina's 30-24 loss to LSU. Pianalto's final drop could have tied the game. But Charlotte Observer columnist Scott Fowler was praising Pianalto's performance. read more >

Rick Russell makes late jump from North Pulaski to lead Red Devils into 2010. read more >