State of Arkansas wants to force a game to be played

Every couple of years around the state of Arkansas, word begins to spread about a possible football game between the two in-state FBS football schools, the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arkansas State Red Wolves.� A few years ago when Arkansas State graduate Mike Beebe was elected governor there was talk that he would intervene and force a game, although that never happened.� Now, thanks to a couple of state house members, there is a bill being proposed for a one-game charity event to be played in Little Rock?s War Memorial Stadium.� While the idea of a $250,000 charity benefit is a fantastic idea, the game would not be an exhibition, it would count in the standings, and this is where problems arise. Longtime legendary Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles had a long standing policy of never playing in state schools in any sport, and he stood by this policy until he retired.� Of course as soon as he retired one of the first questions asked was, ?when will the Hogs and Red Wolves pl...

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