Editor's Note: This story originally published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on Sept. 12, 1998. It is being republished following Keith Jackson's death Friday at the age of 89.
FAYETTEVILLE -- Frank Broyles would like to tell Keith Jackson "Whoa, Nellie" when it comes to his former broadcast partner's decision to retire after this year.
Broyles, Arkansas' athletic director who was a color commentator with Jackson on ABC's college football telecasts from 1977-85, said he has been aware of Jackson's plans for the past three years.
"Every time I talk to Keith, I try to change his mind about retiring and tell him he can't do it because college football needs him," Broyles said.