"Falcon was clearly thrown down," the Arkansas coach said.

"This was the greatest win of my career, bar none," said Nolan Richardson, the Arkansas coach.

But the officials said that since the Arkansas coach left during a dead-ball foul situation, no technical was called for.

John McDonnell, the Arkansas coach, has always attracted good distance runners from other countries.

"He can run anything from 800 to 5,000 meters," said John McDonnell, the Arkansas coach.

"He played smart and under control," said Nolan Richardson, the Arkansas coach.

Nolan Richardson, starting his 10th season as the Arkansas coach, was subdued after the loss.

Joe Kines, former Arkansas coach, will serve as the team's coach in their bowl game.

The Arkansas coach, however good his intentions, became bigger than his players, than even their championship game against Duke.

For the Arkansas coach, Nolan Richardson, the victory was bittersweet because he thought that his team let up in the last three minutes.