Former University of Arkansas athletics director Jeff Long issued the following statement Wednesday, hours after he was fired by UA Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz:
My family and I would like to thank the University community, Fayetteville community, all of Northwest Arkansas, as well as the friends we have made across the great State of Arkansas.
My wife Fanny and I have raised two wonderful daughters in Fayetteville, one of which has her name etched in Senior Walk. For my family, this will always be home.
I want to thank our outstanding coaches for their efforts on behalf of our student-athletes.