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Podcast: Locker Room for Growth
Episode: Greg Thomas_ The Hawg Whisperer of the Arkansas Razorbacks
Description: Greg Thomas was born in Texas but received an athletic scholarship to the University of Arkansas and became the first Black starting quarterback. Under the guise of coach Ken Hatfield, with the Razorbacks, Thomas amassed 3140 combined yardage and 23 career touchdowns. The team earned a winning record in his four seasons.His book: No Doubting Thomas “Hawg Whisperer” My Arkansas Memoirs chronicles his time with the Division I team.Besides coaching basketball, Thomas has suited up as a truancy specialist to re-engage students to finish school and he is also a substance abuse/at risk counselor.