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A Look Back at 3 Special Memories at War Memorial

By Chris Jackson

Sep 17, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders display a large flag during the second half against the Texas State Bobcats at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 42-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders display a large flag during the second half against the Texas State Bobcats at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 42-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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At number two, is the Arkansas vs South Carolina game from the 2001 season, which to many fans is simply known as “The Block.”

For the most part, the 2001 Hogs vs Cocks game in War Memorial Stadium was all defense . Coaching Hall of Fame legend, Lou Holtz, brought his #9 South Carolina team to Little Rock looking for a fight and that’s just what he got.

The season had started out rough for the Hogs, going 2-3 as they went into Little Rock. Their only wins to this point had come from UNLV and Weber State. Though it may have looked like it would be a long season for Arkansas, Little Rock fans showed up in full force and filled War Memorial to capacity.

During the first quarter, the Hogs would march down the field with an impressive drive resulting in a field goal from Brennan O’Donohoe. It would end up being the only score of the first half for either team and the only field goal made the entire game.

Coming out of the half, backup quarterback Corey Jenkins would lead the Gamecocks to find the end zone with a 41-yard scramble. On the very next possession, the Hogs would respond with a touchdown of their own, giving them a 10-7 lead.

“The Block”

During the 4th quarter, with 6:23 seconds left, Lou Holt’s South Carolina began their march down the field. With 53 seconds left in the game, Holtz decided to go for the field goal and send the game into overtime. Carlos Hall had other plans and with less than a minute to play, blocked the field goal and gave Arkansas the win over 9th ranked South Carolina. War Memorial Stadium erupted and it was amazing.

The win over South Carolina would give the Hogs an 11-0 record in Little Rock under Houston Nutt. This game would be a turning point leading to the Razorbacks going 7-6 for the season. They would go on to beat one other ranked opponent, upsetting number 17 Auburn the very next game in Fayetteville. However, with the success they would find during the season, Houston Nutt and the Hogs would go on to lose to number 10 Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl.

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