I’m a bad blogger. Bad, bad blogger. I just realized the last time I visited our site was minutes before we got the press release stating the university was holding a press conference on Monday night. Oops.

  It’s safe to say a lot has happened since. Houston Nutt resigns. Then lands at Ole Miss. Arkansas starts searching for a coach. Names like Tommy Tuberville, Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach emerge (among many, many others). Jeff Long stays silent. Then Jeff Long speaks.

  But, no doubt, the highlight so far has been Reggie Herring, who has taken over as interim coach.

  Herring met with us today and had plenty to say about the program, the bowl game, the coaching staff, the players, etc. You name it, he covered it in the 30-minute press conference. The most intriguing exchange came when Herring was asked if he was interested in applying for the job. In short, Herring said he’s not throwing his name in the hat. Then he proceeded to throw his name in the hat with gems like these:

  "If they are going to start interviewing coordinators around the country I don’t think there is a better coordinator around the country that knows this school, knows the fans, can bring these people together, can hire an incredible offensive coordinator that would turn this school upside down as far as the passing game."

  "I’ve seen a lot of coordinators names in there and it’s kind of making me wonder. At the end of the day, Jeff Long knows where I am. He knows where my office is. I’ll say it publicly: If he’s going to start interviewing coordinators, nobody can touch me given the opportunity."

  "That’s my pitch and I’m done. After that, as far as me being a candidate, I am not until the AD says I’d like to talk to you. Ain’t no way I’m going to be used. I’m not a popsicle. I don’t come in three different flavors."

  We hear you Reggie! You’re not going to say you’re interested if Arkansas is looking for someone with head coaching experience. And you should be interviewed if they’re interested in a coordinator. But we really, really like the way you put it!