FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas and coach John Calipari found several ways to honor late Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports writer Bob Holt during Saturday’s game against Texas-San Antonio.
Arena public address announcer Johnny George asked for a moment of silence prior to lineup announcements to honor Holt, who covered the Razorbacks for 43 years. Holt died late Wednesday night at age 65 in Columbia, Mo., after suffering a cardiac event following the football team’s loss at Missouri last Saturday.
Seats at both the press tables in the southwest corner of Bud Walton Arena and in the media interview room held roses and featured placards holding the space for Holt.