FAYETTEVILLE — The day started with a proposal. It ended with a firing.
In between there was a heckuva football game, perhaps to be forgotten.
Bijhon Jackson got a yes on the proposal at midfield, just after his introduction during Senior Day ceremonies. Bri Biehl made sure everyone in Reynolds Razorback Stadium knew the big nose tackle had won her heart.
Bret Bielema got the rejection four hours later. Julie Cromer Peoples, the interim athletics director for the last nine days, ended his time at Arkansas within minutes of the end of Missouri's 48-45 victory.
The man who grew up calling the Hogs in Illinois teared up midway through his final press conference with the media, but not before wishing them a belated Happy Thanksgiving.