The controversy over a new provider of medical care for University of Arkansas athletes simmers on.

Judging by a statement released today, the UA was gigged more by a recent editorial in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette than the reporting in Arkansas Business that put the issue in play. An extensive explanation is offered today by Athletic Director Jeff Long, including a complaint that the editorialist hadn’t sought a comment before blasting Long.

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Here’s Arkansas Business coverage today, then some background and commentary:

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