Hogs+ Announces “Switzer” - A New 3-Part Original Film

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Hogs+ is back with a new original film – Switzer – a 3-part series on the life of a legend.

A small town Arkansas kid, Razorback, and College Football Hall of Famer, Barry Switzer is an iconic figure and personality. Now, for the first time, his story will be told in an exclusive documentary. 

Join Hogs+ Senior Contributor and the film’s Executive Producer, Clay Henry, on a trip to Oklahoma, as the two friends reflected on Switzer’s Arkansas roots and lifelong ties to the Razorbacks.

Part 1 – The Roots – documents Switzer’s early days growing up in Crossett, Arkansas, as the son of a bootlegger to a football star at Arkansas.

In part 2 – The Heydays – the film highlights his career at Arkansas and Oklahoma, featuring never-before-told stories from the recruiting trail.

The film then concludes with part 3 – The Boys and Beyond – covering the Cowboys years, his relationship with Jerry Jones, and a reflection on life and insights on modern day football.

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Part one of the film will premiere at 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 8 on HogsPlus.com as well as on the Hogs+ TV streaming apps and the Arkansas Razorbacks mobile app. Parts two and three will follow on the ensuing Thursday nights, August 15 and 22, also premiering at 8 p.m. CT.

Clay Henry took on the role of Executive Producer for the film, coordinating the interviews with Switzer in addition to his role on-screen throughout the series.

The series was directed by Hogs+ Producer Haley Ordway, whose previous work includes the Emmy-winning documentary Do You Believe in Fairy Tales spotlighting the remarkable run of the 1997-98 Arkansas women’s basketball team, as well as Resurgence, 100 Seasons of Arkansas Basketball, and Why Not You? – The Lance Harter Legacy. 

Hogs+ is the official content network for Arkansas Athletics, featuring exclusive storytelling, interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and more for only $7.99/month. Hogs+ is produced in partnership with Sport & Story, the leading provider of creative storytelling content in college athletics.

Hogs+ now features an impressive library of original films:

• Put ‘Em in the Heisman: features Darren McFadden and Houston Nutt share first-hand accounts from on and off the field, and never-before-told stories of their time with the Razorbacks
• 100 Seasons of Arkansas Basketball: Spanning the earliest days of the program at Schmitty’s Barn to the arrival of the Muss Bus the film features an in-depth looks at the Sutton Era, the Rollin’ with Nolan days, the run to the 1994 national championship, and more.
• Do You Believe in Fairy Tales: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 1997-98 Arkansas women’s basketball team, the documentary tells the complete story of the Razorbacks’ improbable journey to the Final Four as a 9-seed – the lowest seed to ever reach the final weekend of the NCAA Tournament. 
• Why Not You? – The Lance Harter Legacy: Showcases the 51-year coaching journey of Razorback Women’s Track coach, Lance Harter—from California surfer kid to the pinnacle of track and field. 
• Growing Up Grovey: A three-part series about football, family, and enduring one of the most baffling diseases known to man. With the same grace and determination he displayed on the football field, Quinn Grovey was able to return unconditional love to the mom who had once taught her little boy how to love others and live life to its fullest.
• Resurgence: Chronicles the culture-changing run of the 1998 football team under new head coach Houston Nutt, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the greatest opening season of any Razorback coach to date. 
• Dancing With the Devils: A look through the history of the Duke-Arkansas matchup—from its origin, to the 1994 National Championship to the modern day matchups.

To join Hogs+ for only $7.99/month, visit HogsPlus.com and start a 7-day free trial. 

For more information on Sport & Story, visit sportandstory.com.

Part one of the film will premiere at 8 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 8 on HogsPlus.com as well as on the Hogs+ TV streaming apps and the Arkansas Razorbacks mobile app. Parts two and three will follow on the ensuing Thursday nights, August 15 and 22, also premiering at 8 p.m. CT.

The series was directed by Hogs+ Producer Haley Ordway, whose previous work includes the Emmy-winning documentary Do You Believe in Fairy Tales spotlighting the remarkable run of the 1997-98 Arkansas women’s basketball team, as well as Resurgence, 100 Seasons of Arkansas Basketball, and Why Not You? – The Lance Harter Legacy.

“We had the unique opportunity to sit down with a legend of the sport and hear his story in his own words,” said Ordway. “Barry Switzer is a larger-than-life personality and I hope Hog fans enjoy diving into his Arkansas roots and lifelong ties to the Razorbacks. Hearing his perspective on his journey is a once-in-a-lifetime treat that I hope everyone who views this series can enjoy.”

Hogs+ is the official content network for Arkansas Athletics, featuring exclusive storytelling, interviews, behind-the-scenes access and more for only $7.99/month. Hogs+ is produced in partnership with Sport & Story, the leading provider of creative storytelling content in college athletics.

Hogs+ now features an impressive library of original films:

Put ‘Em in the Heisman: features Darren McFadden and Houston Nutt share first-hand accounts from on and off the field, and never-before-told stories of their time with the Razorbacks

100 Seasons of Arkansas Basketball: Spanning the earliest days of the program at Schmitty’s Barn to the arrival of the Muss Bus the film features an in-depth looks at the Sutton Era, the Rollin’ with Nolan days, the run to the 1994 national championship, and more.

Do You Believe in Fairy Tales: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 1997-98 Arkansas women’s basketball team, the documentary tells the complete story of the Razorbacks’ improbable journey to the Final Four as a 9-seed – the lowest seed to ever reach the final weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

Why Not You? – The Lance Harter Legacy: Showcases the 51-year coaching journey of Razorback Women’s Track coach, Lance Harter—from California surfer kid to the pinnacle of track and field.

Growing Up Grovey: A three-part series about football, family, and enduring one of the most baffling diseases known to man. With the same grace and determination he displayed on the football field, Quinn Grovey was able to return unconditional love to the mom who had once taught her little boy how to love others and live life to its fullest.

Resurgence: Chronicles the culture-changing run of the 1998 football team under new head coach Houston Nutt, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the greatest opening season of any Razorback coach to date.

Dancing With the Devils: A look through the history of the Duke-Arkansas matchup—from its origin, to the 1994 National Championship to the modern day matchups.

To join Hogs+ for only $7.99/month, visit HogsPlus.com and start a 7-day free trial.