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UA coach in worse state after 'Alabama' slip

By Jeff Halpern

Posted: September 25, 2012 at 1:40 a.m.

Staton Breidenthal Arkansas Coach John L. Smith fulfilled his promise to address the Little Rock Touchdown Club at the Embassy Suites hotel in Little Rock on Monday, but the embattled Razorbacks coach made some unusual comments during his time at the podium that did not sit well with club members and guests, from a geographical slip of the tongue in his opening remarks to speculating over former coach Bobby Petrino’s future job prospects.

John L. Smith forgot what state he was in Monday, making for a memorable appearance before the Little Rock Touchdown Club.

John L. Smith makes 'state of Alabama' gaffe

Arkansas coach John L. Smith misspoke in his address of the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday, calling the Razorbacks a "state of Alabama" program. He later was told of the mistake and corrected himself. The correction drew laughs from the fans, while the original slip-up drew groans. (By David Harten)
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John L. Smith speaks to LRTD Club

Arkansas coach John L. Smith speaks to the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Monday. Smith took questions from members and explained the strategy for the rest of the season for the Razorbacks. (By David Harten)
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John L. Smith addresses media at LRTD Club

Arkansas coach John L. Smith addresses the media prior to the Little Rock Touchdown Club at the Embassy Suites in west Little Rock on Monday afternoon. Among the topics were the injuries to Tevin Mitchell and Chris Gragg, the production from Dennis Johnson and if he believes going to a bowl game is within reach in 2012. (By David Harten)
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