🏈ESPN UPDATE: ARKANSAS TO POSTHUMOUSLY HONOR COACHING LEGEND FRANK BROYLES IN 2025 TRIBUTE ..
🏆 ESPN News Flash
Arkansas is set to bestow a posthumous honor upon legendary coach and longtime athletic director Frank Broyles, celebrating his profound impact on the university, the sport, and student-athletes—even after his passing in August 2017 .
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💡 Why It Matters
Broyles’ Legacy, a cornerstone for Arkansas:
Led the Razorbacks to their only football national championship in 1964, compiled a record of 144–58–5 over 19 seasons, and became the university’s athletic director from 1974 to 2007 .
His role extended far beyond coaching—he oversaw Arkansas’ ascension to the SEC in 1991, shaped the careers of dozens of coaches (Joe Gibbs, Barry Switzer, Jimmy Johnson among them), and was a pioneer in athletic fundraising and broadcasting .
🎯 Award Details
Celebrates his transformational influence on both the Razorbacks and college football at large.
Aims to honor his mentorship, from head coaches to countless student-athletes whose lives he shaped.
Recognizes achievements in football, leadership, and community impact—a testament to Broyles’ multidimensional legacy.
📅 When & Where
The award ceremony is expected during the 2025 football season, aligning with traditions tied to stadium events or SEC week.
Arkansas officials plan to present the honor on-campus, potentially at a major home game or a new “Broyles Tribute” event.
📝 Summary
Arkansas is paying tribute to one of college football’s most influential figures with a posthumous award celebrating Frank Broyles’ lasting legacy—a fitting tribute to a man whose reach extended well beyond X’s and O’s.
