Several of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville's 12 football commitments in the 2018 class appear solid despite Friday's firing of Bret Bielema as the Razorbacks' football coach.
Greenwood quarterback Connor Noland, 6-3, 208 pounds, was the first commitment in the class and has been a leader in trying to convince others to join the program. He was disappointed to hear the news but remains firm in his pledge.
"I hate to see Coach B get fired," said Noland, who will lead the Bulldogs against Pine Bluff for the Class 6A state championship on Friday. "He's a great man and it's tough to see him go.