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Kevin Sumlin trolls himself when asked about Bret Bielema’s old ‘punch’ comment
By Keith Farner
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A comment that has aged well in the Arkansas-Texas A&M series received some new life this week.
Arkansas coach Bret Bielema’s team will face Texas A&M this week trying to end lose a five-game losing streak against the Aggies. But one game in particular is remembered in the series.
It’s the overtime win for A&M in 2015 when Kyle Allen threw for 358 yards, and found Christian Kirk for a touchdown to complete a comeback over Arkansas, 28-21. Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin was asked about Bielema’s now famous comment from that post-game handshake.
"Who doesn't?" – Kevin Sumlin when reminded that Brett Bielema quipped he wanted to punch the A&M head coach after a loss to Aggies in '15
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) September 19, 2017
After A&M’s wild win vs. Arkansas, Kevin Sumlin told Bielema: “I don’t know what to say.” Bielema: “Don’t say anything, I might punch you"
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 13, 2016
It’s been an eventful series in recent memory. In the 2014 meeting, a tripping penalty against Dan Skipper was a difference maker as it wiped out a big Arkansas run.
Sumlin, of course, has been the subject of much criticism this season, most notably from a Texas A&M regent following the Aggies’ loss to UCLA to open the season.
It was also announced that running back Trayveon Williams would return after battling an injury since he rushed for 203 yards against UCLA.
Sumlin said RB Trayveon Williams will be available for Arkansas.
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Since both teams already have a loss, this is a key game for the SEC West standings. Saturday’s game is set to kick off at noon Eastern in Arkansas on ESPN.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
