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Roger lives in Fort Smith, AR with his wife, 13 year old son, and 3 dogs. He does freelance writing on sites such as www.associatedcontent.com (as RazorsEdge) and http://www.thehogboard.com/
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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 17: Running back Broderick Green #29 of the Arkansas Razorbacks rushes upfield against the Florida Gators October 17, 2009 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Arkansas Razorbacks Look To Pluck South Carolina Gamecocks

Published 6 days ago
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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 17: Wide receiver Greg Childs #85 of the Arkansas Razorbacks grabs a pass for a touchdown against the Florida Gators October 17, 2009 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Arkansas-E. Michigan: Razorbacks Catch Break In Schedule

Published 10 days ago
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 30: A fan supports the Minnesota Vikings during the game against the New England Patriots on October 30, 2006 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Patriots won 31-7. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Ideas for SEC Football Coaches' Halloween Costumes

Published 11 days ago
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BEIJING - AUGUST 03: Cartridges pop out of a Shotgun as a competitor practices ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the Beijing Shooting Range CTF on August 3, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Did The Arkansas Razorbacks "Shoot Their Wad?"

Published 12 days ago
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Roger Gowens commented on SEC Coaches Are Celebrities: So Which Ones are They?
Kevin McGrady responded to a comment on Auburn Football: They Are Who We Thought They Were
Kevin McGrady responded to a comment on Auburn Football: They Are Who We Thought They Were
Roger Gowens commented on Arkansas Razorbacks Take Giant Step Backward vs Ole Miss
Kevin McGrady responded to a comment on Auburn Football: They Are Who We Thought They Were
Kevin McGrady responded to a comment on Auburn Football: They Are Who We Thought They Were

The Short List What Roger thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Brett Favre, Julius Erving, Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Howie Long, Lance Alworth, Corliss Williamson, Barry Sanders, Tiger Woods, Darren McFadden, Randy Moss
Favorite Sports Teams

Arkansas Razorbacks, Oakland Raiders (it hasn't been easy the last few years!)
All Time Sports Moment

Scotty Thurman's 3 pointer against Duke in the 1994 National Championship game
Most Memorable Game Attended

Arkansas-Michigan NCAA Regional Final 1994
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's 56 game hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Both Great
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Both Great...But Tiger Greater
Petty or Earnhardt?

Neither
Schumacher or Senna?

Who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC

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by JW
about 7 hours ago

here is a story of an Arkansas and NFL Legend who has yet to get his deserved respect :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286573-crazy-canton-cuts-ed-meador
by Brian
11 days ago

Hey Roger, I have been following you for awhile and value your thoughts....

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279956-sec-coaches-are-celebrities
by Dan
about 1 month ago

The Heisman Trophy isn't the same as it use to be. What are the faults and what can be done in order to get the bronze figurine back to where it once was?

Don't be shy!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264139-the-many-faults-of-college-footballs-most-prized-hardware
by Henry
about 1 month ago

If you've got a minute check out my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261978-just-win-baby-monster-goal-line-stand-allows-lsu-to-remain-unbeaten

I hope you like it.

Thanks - SM
by Michael
about 1 month ago

Here's my latest! Top storylines for NFL Week 2!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255045-the-schottey-six-top-story-lines-for-week-two
by Mosang
about 1 month ago

Glad to hear it Roger!
by Jimmy
2 months ago

Please check out my articles breaking down the SEC this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233650-breaking-down-the-sec-the-eastern-division

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232115-breaking-down-the-sec-how-the-west-will-be-won
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

Hey,

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Zander
about 1 year ago

Hey Roger,

I just wanted to let you know that Bleacher Report has launched out of beta with an updated look and feel and some great new features. Check out the "Game On" link in the header to find out more.

Next week we'll be launching the site to the world with some public announcements—and it'd be great to get a contribution from you between now and Tuesday to make Bleacher Report's launch a success.

Let me know if you need any help with ideas or have questions. Have a great weekend Roger!

Zander

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Did The Arkansas Razorbacks "Shoot Their Wad?"

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