This article originally appeared on November 6, 2013 on The Arkansas Traveler website, uatrav.com.
Denied rumors that he was interviewing for the Texas athletic director job, UA athletic director Jeff Long. It was widely reported that Long was one of three final candidates for the job, but he tweeted Sunday that he was “not seeking a position or engaged in the search process of another University.”
Suspended for Arkansas’ two exhibition games and its season opener for a violation of team rules, junior guard Ky Madden. He averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds per game last season.
Won her flight’s individual championship at the Cougar Classic in Houston Sunday, sophomore tennis player Brittany Huxley. It was the first flight championship of the season from Huxley.
Finished first at the Southeastern Conference men’s cross country championship, senior Kemoy Campbell. He finished with a time of 22:58.73, which broke the SEC championship record by 11.18 seconds.
Finished first at the SEC women’s cross country championship, sophomore Dominique Scott. She finished with a time of 20:02.81, which was the third-fastest time in SEC championship meet history.
Competed at The Spirit International Amateur Championship in Trinity, Texas, sophomore golfer Gabriela Lopez. The Mexico City native finished tied for 28th individually and helped Mexico tie for a 10th-place finish.
Waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars, former Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams. He was claimed by the Jaguars after he was waived by the Green Bay Packers before the season. Williams doesn’t have any stats this season.
Collapsed as he was walking off the field at halftime Sunday, Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak. He had to be carted off the field and was taken to a hospital for precautionary reasons.
Announced that he would miss several weeks because he needed heart surgery, Denver Broncos head coach John Fox. He was told of his heart condition earlier, but wanted to put the surgery off until February. After being taken to the hospital Saturday, it was determined that he couldn’t wait any longer.
Tossed seven touchdowns in the Philadelphia Eagles’ 49-20 victory over the Oakland Raiders, quarterback Nick Foles. He is the seventh player in NFL history with seven touchdown passes in a single game. Peyton Manning did it on opening night this season.
Accused his teammates on the Miami Dolphins of bullying him, starting right tackle Jonathan Martin. Dolphins offensive guard Richie Incognito was suspended by the team in connection with this incident.
Participated in his first full-contact practice since suffering a broken leg in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, Louisville guard Kevin Ware. He could play in No. 3 Louisville’s season opener against Charleston Saturday.
Held No. 21 Michigan to a school-record low negative-48 yards rushing, No. 22 Michigan State’s defense. The Spartans sacked the Wolverines seven times and held them to just one rushing yard on designed runs.
Hired as the new manager of the Detroit Tigers, former MLB catcher Brad Ausmus. He was a three-time Gold Glove Award winner during an 18 year career with four different teams. Ausmus was also an All-Star with the Tigers in 1999.
Died at the age of 74, NBA Hall of Famer Walt Bellamy. He averaged 20.1 points and 13.7 rebounds per game in 14 seasons as an NBA center. In 1962, Bellamy won Rookie of the Year after averaging 31.6 points and 19 rebounds per game.
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